Job Title: Driver (5 Job Opportunities)
Organization: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Reports to: Senior Transport and Logistics Associate
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job ID: 13-9076
About MSH:
Management
Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization
composed of nearly 2500 people from more than 74 nationalities working in over
50 countries. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the
world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge
and action in public health. Together with our partners, we are helping
managers and leaders in developing countries to create stronger management
systems that improve health services for the greatest health impact.
Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization
composed of nearly 2500 people from more than 74 nationalities working in over
50 countries. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the
world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge
and action in public health. Together with our partners, we are helping
managers and leaders in developing countries to create stronger management
systems that improve health services for the greatest health impact.
Job Summary: The Driver provides reliable and safe driving
services to MSH staff and visitors, and delivery of assigned cargo. The incumbent
will primarily be responsible for, but not limited to, driving assigned
vehicles, safe transport of authorized personnel, delivery and collection of
documents and cargo, and working knowledge of vehicle security. S/he ensures
the highest standards of discretion and overall safety and well-being of
passengers, demonstrating courtesy and confidentiality across all MSH Uganda.
services to MSH staff and visitors, and delivery of assigned cargo. The incumbent
will primarily be responsible for, but not limited to, driving assigned
vehicles, safe transport of authorized personnel, delivery and collection of
documents and cargo, and working knowledge of vehicle security. S/he ensures
the highest standards of discretion and overall safety and well-being of
passengers, demonstrating courtesy and confidentiality across all MSH Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Driver will ensure provision of reliable
and safe driving for MSH staff, officials and visitors and safe delivery
and collection of mail, documents or any other cargo. - Ensure that the vehicle is kept clean and
tidy. - Fill out a vehicle daily log sheet and carry
out daily and weekly maintenance checks on the vehicle. - Ensure availability of all required documents
including, Proof of ownership, Valid driving license, vehicle insurance,
vehicle registration, vehicle logs, emergency phone contacts, MSH Uganda
Security SOPs, first aid kit and spare parts. - The jobholder will ensure safety and
well-being of passengers at all times, and that passengers comply with MSH
policy and local requirements, as appropriate. - Comply fully with MSH Uganda procedures on
the reporting of accidents involving MSH Uganda vehicles. - Regularly report any damage, mechanical
faults or mishaps that may occur to the vehicle to the supervisor. - Ensure that the vehicle is parked safely at
all times. - Provide timely, cost effective, and high
quality support and service to all MSH country-based projects and
activities. - Ensure actions are governed by the highest
standards of personal and business conduct as stipulated in policy
guidelines. - Actively contribute to maintaining teamwork,
discipline sound work relationships and productivity - Offer timely support to project teams in
undertaking other tasks such as registering workshop participants,
distribution of items to health facilities and partners and other duties
that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Drivers must at least hold an O’ level certificate
or its equivalent - Hold a valid clean computerized driving
license - A minimum of ten years’ driving experience
- Should have B, CM, and DL driving classes.
- Knowledge of Uganda Road Laws.
- Training in defensive driving.
- Knowledge of basic mechanics.
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Excellent command of English.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the Management
Sciences for Health in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to Apply
Online by clicking on the link below.
suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the Management
Sciences for Health in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to Apply
Online by clicking on the link below.
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