Background information about the job or company

The Aga Khan Academies are an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The AKDN is a group of development agencies with mandates that include the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, the promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalisation of historic cities. AKDN agencies conduct their programmes without regard to faith, origin or gender.

Responsibilities or duties

Take overall responsibility for the bus assigned.

Ensure the bus is chaperoned to leave the Academy.

Ensure health, safety, and welfare of each passenger.

Pick up and drop off students, staff, and visitors at the scheduled stops

Deliver and collect goods, letters, documents, and equipment as required by Academy management

Keep vehicles' exteriors and interiors clean,

Check the condition of the vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment, etc., as per the Daily Vehicle Check List.

Report any vehicle malfunctions or needed repairs

Update and maintain mileage in the vehicle logbook.

Any other reasonable and relevant duties assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications or requirements

A Valid PSV certificate and Driver's License (Class B, C, E)

Be at least 25 years of age.

Health assessment and physical examinations, including vision and hearing assessments

Updated in First Aid and Kenya Traffic Laws.

Experience needed

At least 3 years’ experience driving a bus.

Any other provided details

Strong technical knowledge of vehicle operation, basic mechanics, and routine maintenance checks.

Skilled in defensive driving techniques and maintaining safe distances in various traffic and weather conditions.

Proficient in adhering to all traffic laws and federal/local transportation regulations (e.g., hours of service, load limits).

Thorough understanding of efficient route planning to minimize time and fuel consumption.

Strong communication and customer service abilities when interacting with clients, dispatch, or regulatory officials.

Integrity, reliability, and accountability in handling cargo security and maintaining delivery schedules.

• Take overall responsibility for the bus assigned.
• Ensure the bus is chaperoned to leave the Academy.
• Ensure health, safety, and welfare of each passenger.
• Pick up and drop off students, staff, and visitors at the scheduled stops
• Deliver and collect goods, letters, documents, and equipment as required by Academy management
• Keep vehicles' exteriors and interiors clean,
• Check the condition of the vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment, etc., as per the Daily Vehicle Check List.
• Report any vehicle malfunctions or needed repairs
• Update and maintain mileage in the vehicle logbook.
• Any other reasonable and relevant duties assigned by the line manager.

• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle operation, basic mechanics, and routine maintenance checks.
• Skilled in defensive driving techniques and maintaining safe distances in various traffic and weather conditions.
• Proficient in adhering to all traffic laws and federal/local transportation regulations (e.g., hours of service, load limits).
• Thorough understanding of efficient route planning to minimize time and fuel consumption.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities when interacting with clients, dispatch, or regulatory officials.
• Integrity, reliability, and accountability in handling cargo security and maintaining delivery schedules.

• A Valid PSV certificate and Driver's License (Class B, C, E)
• Be at least 25 years of age.
• Health assessment and physical examinations, including vision and hearing assessments
• Updated in First Aid and Kenya Traffic Laws.