The 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 as the national body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.KEMRI has grown from its humble beginning over 40 years ago to become a regional leader in human health research. The Institute currently ranks as one of the leading Centres of excellence in health research both in Africa as well as globally
Key Responsibilities of Driver
- Driving vehicles as authorized;
- Carrying out routine checks on the vehicles;
- Detecting and report malfunctioning of vehicles system;
- Maintain records of vehicles;
- Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle;
- Overseeing safety of the passengers and or goods therein;
- Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle;
- Ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws; and
- Reporting any incidents to police and/or the office immediately they occur.
Vacancy Requirements of a Driver
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of D+ or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 2 | Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive; | Mandatory |
| 3 | Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III; | Mandatory |
| 4 | Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya police; and | Mandatory |
| 5 | Proficiency in computer application. | Mandatory |
The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme is a world-renowned health research unit of excellence. The programme was formed in 1989 when the Kenya Medical Research Institute formed a partnership with the Wellcome Trust and the University of Oxford. The Programme has grown from a small group of 12 to a state of the art facility hosting over 100 research scientists and 700 support staff working across Kenya, Uganda and the region. We have over the years excelled in use of novel ideas working with local community’s to achieve better health for Africa while also developing African scientific leaders.
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