The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is a body corporate established pursuant to CAP 366 (article 39) of the laws of Kenya. The functions of the Directorate are as per legal Notice No. 209 of 2015 gazette of 9th October, 2015.
VMD was formed with the aim of implementing appropriate regulatory measures to achieve the highest standards of safety, efficacy and quality for veterinary medicines whether locally manufactured, imported, exported, distributed, sold, or used, to ensure the protection of animal health and welfare, food safety and security as well as public health and the environment as envisaged by all laws in force in Kenya.
The mandate of VMD is to regulate the manufacture, importation, exportation, registration, distribution, prescription and dispensing of veterinary medicines and the practice of veterinary pharmacy in Kenya.
VMD invites applications from qualified persons for the following positions:
DRIVERS (3 POSTS): REF NO. VMD 03/2025
Scale: VMD 9
Basic Salary: Ksh 24,000 X2,000-26,000X2,500-33,500 X3,000-45,500 X3,500-49,000
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:
a) KCSE (Mean grade of D+) or equivalent qualifications;
b) Minimum four (4) years’ active driving experience for the appropriate class of vehicle;
c) Has sat and passed minimum of Occupational Test III for drivers;
d) Valid driving license for appropriate class of vehicle
e) Proficiency in computer applications;
f) Passed Suitability Test for Driver Grade III:
g) First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute
of Highway & Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution; and
h) Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities entail; –
a) Ensuring the safe transportation of personnel and/or goods from source to destination as per instructions;
b) Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicles system;
c) Maintaining a record of the vehicle’s movement through the “Work Ticket”;
d) Monitoring and reporting the vehicle service and insurance schedule;
e) Ensuring the cleanliness of the vehicle;
f) Reporting incidents and accidents as soon as they occur as per the policy; and
g) Ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws.
Competencies and skills
a) Interpersonal
b) Courtesy
c) Communication
