5 Transport Officer Job Opportunities – Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)

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Organisation: Makerere
University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
Duty Station:  Kampala, Fort Portal and Kayunga, Uganda
Reports to: Transport
Supervisor
Position Number: MUWRP/15/17
About US:
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.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • The Transport Officer will drive project
    vehicle/s to carry out authorized project’s activities.
  • The jobholder will also deliver and or
    collect project materials, documents and correspondences to/from various
    locations, including upcountry locations/field offices.
  • The jobholder will also 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.
  • Ensure 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 ideal candidate for the Transport
    Officer job opportunity should hold an “O” level education. Training in
    Motor Vehicle Mechanics is an added advantage
  • A minimum of four years of Accident-free
    driving.  Previous experience in
    reputable organizations, supported by credible references
  • Knowledge of applicable Ugandan traffic
    laws and regulations
  • Ability to work effectively with other
    employees
  • Working knowledge and ability to do light
    vehicle and building maintenance (e.g. tires/light bulbs, wind shield
    wipers, oil changes)
  • 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.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should download the
application form, download here,
attach it together with application letters, CVs, Photocopies of academic
qualifications and three professional referees. The position number (Check top
of advert) and preferred location should clearly be stated in the application
letter.
Please send applications to:
The HR and Administration Manager,
Makerere University Walter Reed Project,
Plot 42 Nakasero Road.,
P.O. Box 16524 Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 29th May 2017

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