Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
Study Description
The KEN SHE Study is a prospective, blinded randomized study that will test the efficacy of single-dose bivalent and nonavalent HPV vaccination as a catch-up strategy.
Position: Research Driver (1 Position) K MR 8 Vacancy No. FN-05-05-2021
Reports to: Study Administrator
Duration: 1 Year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 months is a probation period
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Safely drive the vehicles as assigned
- Ensure compliance to the road Traffic Act
- Carry out daily routine checks on the vehicle before driving out.
- Ensure maximum security of vehicle and its accessories under his charge.
- Ensure safety of passengers and cargo under his charge.
- Monitor condition and performance of vehicle and promptly report to superiors.
- Carry out minor repairs and adjustments on the vehicle, and maintain their cleanliness.
- Take vehicle for servicing and repairs as directed by the superior.
- Maintain a record of movements for the vehicle assigned to him.
- Submit reports on vehicle movements and mechanical conditions as requested
- Report any accidents experienced to the administrator within the same working day of occurence
- Offer transport to study visitors
- Transport staff members to various outreach activities
- Picking potential participants to study clinic from collaborating recruitment sources
- Transporting study participants to specialized clinics or hospitalization
- Assist in purchase and delivery of study supplies as needed
- Transporting subjects, locating/tracing them where necessary.
- Shipment of study participants samples to respective laboratory
- Assist in distribution of study recruitment materials
Required Qualifications
- O-Level School Certificate.
- Valid Driving License class BCE
- Certificate of Defensive Driving Course will be added advantage.
- Current Certificate of Good conduct
- Basic Automotive Mechanical skills and sound knowledge about vehicles.
Experience
At least Three years proven experience as a driver on highways
Desirable Qualities
- Must be a good communicator, good listener, patient, proactive and can follow instructions.
- Good eye sight, neat and good interpersonal skills
- Good knowledge of the local community and traffic
- Experience in courier or shipment of biological specimens
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