3 MUWRP Non-profit Career Vacancies – Drivers

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Organisation: Makerere University Walter Reed Project
(MUWRP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head Driver
Position Number: MUWRP – 008
About MUWRP:
The Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-profit HIV
research program that was established in 2002 as a result of a memorandum of
understanding between Makerere University and The Henry M. Jackson foundation
for Advancement of Military Medicine Inc. of USA (HJF). The primary purpose of
MUWRP is to develop, evaluate and provide interventions to mitigate disease
threats of public health importance to Uganda. Activities include; vaccine
development and building of vaccine testing capability in Uganda, conducting of
epidemiological and basic research and provision of HIV Treatment, care and
support and surveillance of influenza and other emerging infections.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Drive project vehicle/s to carry out
    authorized project’s activities.
  • Deliver and or collect project materials,
    documents and correspondences to/from various locations, including
    upcountry locations/field offices.
  • Receive/take project visitors at/to the
    airport whenever they travel and ensure they are safely transported to
    their destinations.
  • Keep a vehicle log book indicating
    authorized users of the project vehicle, mileage, fuel consumption and
    such other details of trips undertaken as may be required.
  • Make sure that the project vehicle is
    properly cleaned, serviced and maintained in an excellent condition at all
    times.
  • Work closely with the administrator, to
    ensure that license, parking stickers, insurance and all other requirements
    by any authority are fulfilled and are up to date at all times. 
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The
    Driver must hold an Ordinary Level of Education certificate
  • Six
    or more years of accident free experience with reputable organizations
    and  supported by credible
    references.
  • Additional
    training in Motor Vehicle Mechanics is an added advantage
  • A
    clean and valid driving permit is a requirement.
  • Excellent
    communication and organisational skills.
  • Good
    understanding of applicable Ugandan traffic laws and regulations
  • Knowledge
    and ability to do light vehicle and building maintenance (e.g. tires/light
    bulbs, wind shield wipers, oil changes)
  • Possess
    the ability to work effectively with other employees
  • Ability
    to maintain accurate, complete and confidential records
  • Ability
    to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Willingness
    to put extra time and effort when required
  • Past exposure and experience with working
    in medical/hospital setting will be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All suitable candidates should download application forms from http://www.muwrp.org/wp-content/files/FORM.pdf  and
attach them on their Applications letters, Photocopies of academic
qualifications and Resume with three referees quoting the Position Number to:
The Human Resource Administrator Makerere University Walter Reed Project Plot
42 Nakasero Road. P.O. Box 16524, Kampala, Uganda
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Deadline: 29th September 2014

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