VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

KEMRI/CDC RESEARCH & PUBLIC HEALTH COLLABORATION

OPENING Date: 14/5/2012                         Vacancy No.K60/5/12

Program description: This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases. It is in this mandate that the program has a vacancy in Base Transport

POSITION:   Auto-Mechanic MR 7 (1 POSITION)

LOCATION:   Kisumu

Reporting To: The Head Mechanic

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT:

·         KCSE mean grade D+ and above or equivalent.

·         Motor Vehicle mechanic Grade III, II, I) Certificate or Diploma in Automotive Engineering

·         Driving License Classes B, C, E.

·         At least 3 year of demonstrated Auto-Mechanical experience.

     DESIRED QUALITIES                                                                                             

·         Proficiency in written and verbal English.

·         Good judgment in problem solving, wise leadership

·         High level of professionalism and honesty

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Carry out Motor Vehicle minor and major services.

·         Trouble shoot and repair vehicles

·         Overhaul and repair motor vehicle starters and alternators

·         Provide technical support and repairs to Fleet management System; Fleet Log and Fuel Log

·         Keep track record of work accomplished and give report over the same to the supervisor

Applications must include the following:

·         Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)

·         Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address

·         Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers

·         Copies of Certificates, Transcripts driving Licence, Current & valid Certificate of Good conduct

Applications are due no later than: 27^th May 2012 to: Human Resource Manager, KEMRI/CDC Program, PO Box 1578, Kisumu. OR E-mail to or log into our web www.jobs.cdckemri.org

NOTE: Applications MUST include copies of certificates and Transcripts. Applications without these will be disregarded.

KEMRI/CDC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF ANY LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMIDIATELY TO .

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.