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USAID Transport Careers – Office Driver at EngenderHealth
Job Title: Office Driver
Organisation: EngenderHealth
Funding
Source:
USAID
Source:
USAID
Project: Fistula Care Plus and
ExpandFP
ExpandFP
Duty
Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Front Desk Assistant
Job Code: 766
About US:
EngenderHealth
is a leading global women’s health organization committed to ensuring that
every pregnancy is planned, every child is wanted, and every mother has the
best chance at survival. In 20 countries around the world, we train health care
professionals and partner with governments and communities to make high-quality
family planning and sexual and reproductive health services available—today and
for generations to come.
is a leading global women’s health organization committed to ensuring that
every pregnancy is planned, every child is wanted, and every mother has the
best chance at survival. In 20 countries around the world, we train health care
professionals and partner with governments and communities to make high-quality
family planning and sexual and reproductive health services available—today and
for generations to come.
About
Fistula Care Plus Project:
Fistula Care Plus Project:
EngenderHealth
Uganda received an award (cooperative agreement) by USAID for a Fistula Care
plus project whose objective is to strengthen health system capacity for
fistula prevention, detection, treatment and reintegration. The project will
strengthen environments to enable for fistula prevention and treatment,
increase community awareness and support for women and girls with fistula,
reduce barriers to accessing prevention, detection, and care, and improve the
evidence base for approaches to improve fistula care in the districts of Hoima,
Masaka, Kalungu and Kasese.
Uganda received an award (cooperative agreement) by USAID for a Fistula Care
plus project whose objective is to strengthen health system capacity for
fistula prevention, detection, treatment and reintegration. The project will
strengthen environments to enable for fistula prevention and treatment,
increase community awareness and support for women and girls with fistula,
reduce barriers to accessing prevention, detection, and care, and improve the
evidence base for approaches to improve fistula care in the districts of Hoima,
Masaka, Kalungu and Kasese.
Job Summary:
The USAID
Project Driver will transport EngenderHealth personnel to various destinations
in a safe and courteous manner. The incumbent is also responsible for the safe
operation of the assigned vehicle in the performance of various types of
duties. The driver will also be required to execute other duties as assigned by
the Front Desk Assistant.
The USAID
Project Driver will transport EngenderHealth personnel to various destinations
in a safe and courteous manner. The incumbent is also responsible for the safe
operation of the assigned vehicle in the performance of various types of
duties. The driver will also be required to execute other duties as assigned by
the Front Desk Assistant.
Key Duties
and Responsibilities:
and Responsibilities:
- Send
weekly, monthly and quarterly reports regarding vehicle maintenance as
stipulated in the checklist, travel plans and trip reports to the Front
Desk Assistant - Ensure
appropriate use of the assigned vehicle accounting for each trip using the
log book and developed travel plans. Accurately record all trips in the
assigned logbook and relevant paper work - Reconcile
fuel analysis with the log book and submit to the Front Desk Assistant - Ensure
safe operation of the assigned vehicle, including inspection of required
fluids, lights, tires condition and overall condition of the vehicle. - The
Driver will ensure proper maintenance of the assigned vehicle from an
authorized dealer as recommended by manufacturer and as need arises - Ensure
that maintenance records are kept properly and used to inform the
supervisor of any vehicle needs. - The
job holder may perform appropriate/ light preventive maintenance on the
vehicle. - Ensure
that the assigned vehicle is clean at all times. - Adhere
to EH SOPs related to vehicle use. - Quickly
report any problems identified on the vehicle and also ensuring all
licenses and documents relating to the vehicle are renewed on time and as
required. - Support
training/workshop preparations, seminars and or related activities by
making sure that materials, equipment and stationery are packed and
delivered to venues. - Support
staff with the compilation of the reports to include photocopying,
binding, and distribution to various stakeholders. - Ensure
that parcels and letters from the post office are delivered to the office
in a timely manner. - With
technical consultation and guidance from relevant staff, ensure that
required medical and non-medical consumables for all trainings and site
visits are well packaged and delivered. - Support
banking duties as and when required
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the USAID EngenderHealth Project job should hold an
O-level level Certificate of Education. Additional training in defensive
driving will be an added advantage. - The
applicant must also be in possession of a clean valid Ugandan Driving
License and a certificate of good conduct as conditions for employment. - A
minimum of five or more years’ driving experience in a similar or related
position and NGO environment. - Working
knowledge of proper, safe operation of vehicles especially 4X4 vehicles. - Possess
excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Excellent
command of the English language and ability to work in multi-cultural
settings. - Good
personality and ability to handle multiple tasks. - Extensive
knowledge of the Uganda Road Codes and geography of Kampala andUganda road
network. - Skills
in identifying basic mechanical problems with the assigned vehicle. - Possess
the ability to assess mechanical problems, perform light preventive
maintenance and ensure proper maintenance of vehicles. - Ability
to operate the assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner.
How to
Apply:
Apply:
All interested
job applicants should visit our website’s career page at the web link below to
submit your details online.
job applicants should visit our website’s career page at the web link below to
submit your details online.
Deadline: 27th
March 2015
March 2015
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