Senior Driver - 2 Posts

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Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Deadline: Nov 16, 2026

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National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) is a State Corporation within the Ministry of Health for Quality Control of Medicines on behalf of Government.

Senior Driver - 2 Posts

• Job Type Contract
• Qualification KCSE
• Experience 9 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Driving

Job Specifications:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Cleaning and maintaining the tidiness of vehicle assigned;
• Carrying out routine checks on vehicles’ coolant, tyre pressure, oil, etc.;
• Ensure the motor vehicle has all the basic vehicles accessories (Spare wheel, hydraulic jack, blind spot reflectors, first aid box, fire extinguisher, etc.) and is in good working condition at all times;
• Ensuring the security and safety of vehicle assigned;
• Driving safely and exercising defensive driving to prevent accidents;
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle assigned;
• Overseeing the safety of passengers and passenger on board goods while driving;
• Monitoring expiration of driving licenses, insurance cover, inspection stickers (pickups and lorries) to avoid causing inconveniences;
• Reporting all traffic accidents to police and informing supervisors whenever they occur;
• Observing traffic rules and regulations as prescribed by the Government vehicle check unit; and
• Observing strictly rules and instructions regarding the use of Board’s vehicles while on duty.

Person Specification

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ driving experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Driver I or in a

• comparable position; Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of D (Plain) from the Kenya National Examinations Council or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;

• A current Driving License, free from current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the candidate is required to drive;

• First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;

• Supervisory course lasting not less the two (2) weeks from a recognized Institution; and

• Proficiency in computer applications.

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