Vacancy title:
Senior Driver

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Civil & Government, Cleaning & Facilities, Installation, Maintenance & Repair]

Jobs at:
National Quality Control Laboratory

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, November 16 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

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

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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

Job application procedure
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Interested persons who meet the minimum criterion are requested to submit applications enclosing copies of the following documents:

• Duly filled NQCL employment application form
• National Identity card
• Relevant academic and professional certificates
• Duly signed application letter
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae with three Referees

Interested applicants must submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications. Hard copy applications must be sealed, clearly marked “confidential” and indicate the job reference number corresponding to the position applied for.

Address and deliver to:

Ag. Chief Executive Officer

National Quality Control Laboratory

University of Nairobi

School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – KNH

P.O. Box 29726 – 00202

NAIROBI

Soft copy applications should be submitted to 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 16th November, 2026, not later than 2359 hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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