Organization: AMREF Health Africa
Project Name: Improving
Maternal and Child Health in Uganda (MCH) in Northern Uganda Project
Maternal and Child Health in Uganda (MCH) in Northern Uganda Project
Funding Source: Big Lottery
Fund
Fund
Reports to: Administrative
Assistant
Assistant
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
Ref: Amref
Health Africa/UCO/1155/2014
Health Africa/UCO/1155/2014
About AMREF:
AMREF is the largest
indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.
Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments,
AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic
right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West
Africa. Employing over 1000 staff and with an annual operating budget of
approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and
partners.
indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.
Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments,
AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic
right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West
Africa. Employing over 1000 staff and with an annual operating budget of
approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and
partners.
Job Summary: The jobholder
will drive the assigned vehicle by his/her supervisor and will be in charge of
reporting any light, mechanical faults identified in the assigned Vehicle. The
Driver will also ensure timely, economic and efficient provision of passenger
transport services to our clientele, staff and goods, while upholding the
highest quality in safety standards for the Amref Health Africa in Uganda
Country Programme.
will drive the assigned vehicle by his/her supervisor and will be in charge of
reporting any light, mechanical faults identified in the assigned Vehicle. The
Driver will also ensure timely, economic and efficient provision of passenger
transport services to our clientele, staff and goods, while upholding the
highest quality in safety standards for the Amref Health Africa in Uganda
Country Programme.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Ensure safety of cargo, equipment, tools
and authorized passengers in the vehicle, and will maintain a daily record
of mileage readings and trips undertaken in the vehicle log book. - Compile and report any defects, faults or
problems encountered while on duty and any accidents immediately. - Intuitively check the vehicle and ensure
it is ready for trips in advance (Checking the tyre pressure, oil tank
before each trip). - The job holder will be punctual in picking
and dropping staff and visitors as required. - The job holder will ensure that the
vehicle is well equipped before making any trip to the field e.g First Aid
Box etc. - The job holder will avoid over-speeding.
- Responsible for reconciling mileage on a
monthly basis. - The job holder will maintain up-to-date
and accurate records in the vehicle logbook. - The job holder will adhere to traffic
rules at all times - The job holder will observe health and
safety measures ensuring safety of passengers in the vehicle - The job holder must have a friendly,
approachable personality at all times especially when we are hosting
visitors.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The Driver should hold a Uganda
Certificates of Education (“O” and “A” Level). - Possess a clean driving license and a
valid driving permit. - Hold a certificate in defensive driving an
added advantage. - Mature, courteous.
- Ability to make basic and logistical decisions
in regards to work responsibilities and is accountable for them.
How to Apply:
If you would like to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health
change in Africa, please quote reference number xxxx and send a copy of your
updated CV, together with a cover note/application letter, which should include
evidence of competence against key criteria, remuneration requirements and
contact details of three recent work-related referees, addressed to the Country
Director, AMREF Uganda by email to [email protected] Emails should not
exceed 2MB.
change in Africa, please quote reference number xxxx and send a copy of your
updated CV, together with a cover note/application letter, which should include
evidence of competence against key criteria, remuneration requirements and
contact details of three recent work-related referees, addressed to the Country
Director, AMREF Uganda by email to [email protected] Emails should not
exceed 2MB.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
contacted.
AMREF is an equal
opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
Deadline: 13th July
2014
2014
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