About Gold Star Kenya

Gold Star Kenya (GS Kenya) was established in 2010 as a local Non-Governmental Organization; GS Kenya was born out of the success of the Gold Star Network, a social franchise program initiative established in 2006 to promote comprehensive quality HIV care amongst a network of private health providers in Kenya. GS Kenya implements health related projects in Kenya providing HIV care and treatment, as well as other health services in the areas of family planning/reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (FP/RMNCAH), nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

Working Here

We value our employees, and we believe our organization offers friendly working environment and a balanced work culture that inspires self-growth and professional excellence where individuals are inspired to live and driven by our core values:

• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Community engagements
• Quality
• Innovation

Where we work

Driven by our mission of empowering communities to achieve better health, our current team is spread across six counties in Kenya.

We are seeking to fill the position of Driver to be based in Samburu on a fixed-term contract renewable subject to availability of funds and performance.

The Driver will report to the County Manager based in Samburu.

Job Summary:

To provide driving and logistical services to Gold Star (GS Kenya). Maintain the organizations’ vehicles in a clean and serviceable condition perform minor preventive maintenance and safety checks on a daily basis and inform the supervisor of discrepancies. The incumbent will be based in Samburu.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drives staff and visitors to meetings and appointments with due caution and courtesy as assigned.
• Maintains vehicle in good condition, including cleaning inside and outside of the vehicle and engine check-up.
• Ensures proper fluid levels, good tire condition, and insurance certificates are up to date.
• Ensures current driving license for self and appropriate licensing, inspections and registrations for vehicles.
• Assists with logistical matters, e.g., deliveries, visa applications, picking up and collecting mail from post office and other errands as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledge of counties and its surrounding areas where project will have presence, streets neighborhoods, airports and government offices. MUST BE A SAMBURU LOCAL.

• Skilled and experienced safe driver with valid driver’s license and no history of responsibility for accidents.

• Ability to lift heavy packages and moves furniture.

• Ability to maintain vehicles in good condition.

• Basic knowledge of First Aid.

• Able to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

• Able to report to work and maintain time schedule and work extra hours as needed.

• Willingness and interest in supporting program and goals.

• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely manner with minimal supervision.

Requirements Standards:

• Secondary school ‘O’ level graduate or relevant vocational training certification with over 5-7 years of relevant experience; plus,

• A minimum of five years working with a public or private organization operating motor vehicles professionally.

• Must have a good working knowledge of English with ability to understand spoken and written English well and Kiswahili.

• Must have a current, valid driving license with an excellent driving record showing no history of responsibility for accidents.

• Must be in possession of a current and valid certificate of good conduct within the year.

• Maintains a good awareness of the existing traffic rules and regulations under NTSA.

• Must have undertaken an eye test with certification.

• Good knowledge of the counties and its surrounding areas.

• Experience driving for a diplomatic mission or NGO is an added advantage

• Prefer experience with medium-to-large sized international organization.

• Experience must reflect knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.