DRIVER I at Social Health Authority (SHA)

DRIVER I | SHA/238/2025 | Application open to all

Term Permanent and Pensionable | Positions: 1 | Deadline: Nov. 18, 2025, 6 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:

Secondary/O Level /A Level

Job Term:

Permanent and Pensionable

Position Level:

SHA 9

Number of positions:

1

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: - 

1. Cumulative service period of six (6) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Driver I or in a comparable position; 
2. A valid BCE driving license without any current endorsement(s); 
3. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D plain or its equivalent qualification; 
4. Occupational Trade Test II for Drivers; 
5. First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (I) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution; 
6. Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; 
7. Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week at the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT)or any other recognized Institution; 
8. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct; 
9. Proficiency in Computer Application; and 
10. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensuring a high level of integrity and confidentiality; 
2. Carrying out periodic checks on the assigned vehicle to determine maintenance needs and reporting accordingly and on time; 
3. Keeping up-to-date vehicle mileage log and maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned; 
4. Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road; 
5. Ensuring the safety of the passengers, other road users, and the assigned vehicle; 
6. Inspecting assigned vehicles and keeping up-to-date insurance documents; 
7. Ensuring the assigned vehicle(s) has the necessary tools (toolbox, spotlight, umbrella, fire extinguisher, and an equipped first aid kit); 
8. Ensuring that the vehicle is taken for service when due; 
9. Adhering to the Traffic Act, and the Authority’s policies and procedures on fleet management; 
10. Ensuring that the assigned vehicle(s) is always fuelled in line with the policies and procedures on fleet management; 
11. Reporting any incident that involves injury, or damage to any passenger, pedestrian or third-party property immediately, in line with established policies and procedures; and 
12. Ensuring cleanliness of the assigned vehicle at all times when in use or otherwise and that the vehicle is in good condition before use.

.Apply

Applications can be submitted via either application portal https://recruitment.sha.go.ke/ or physically delivered to SHA building 10th floor by clearly marking the position applied for on the envelop.

Physical applications should be addressed to:

The Chairperson

Social Health Authority

P. O Box 30443-00100

Ragati Road

NAIROBI

Interested candidates should submit their applications, including:
1. A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position.
2. A detailed curriculum vitae.
3. Copies of academic and professional certificates.
4. Contacts of at least three professional referees.

Applicants must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by submitting valid and current copies of the following:
1. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
2. Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority.
3. Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
4. Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
5. Report from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

SHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.