6 O’ Level Driver Job Opportunities – National Drug Authority (NDA)

Organisation: National Drug
Authority (NDA)
Duty Station:  Kampala and Regional Offices, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Officer
Fleet Management
About NDA:
The National Drug Authority (NDA) is an autonomous body which was
established by the National Drug Policy and Authority Act Cap 206 , Laws of
Uganda (2000 Edition) to regulate Human and Veterinary Medicines and other
healthcare products. NDA’s mandate is to ensure quality, safety and efficacy of
human and veterinary medicines and other healthcare products through the
regulation and control of their production, importation, distribution and use.
Job Summary: The incumbent
will drive and maintain the assigned NDA vehicle
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • The jobholder drives Authority vehicle for
    official travel and business as assigned both in and outside Kampala
  • Ensures the vehicle assigned is maintained
    in a good running condition, clean and maintains a high standard of
    services to vehicle occupants
  • Maintains a vehicle movement log: daily
    mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes etc
  • Ensures the vehicle is kept secure and
    performs regular/day-to-day maintenance checks: oil, water, battery, tyres
    etc
  • Maintains a vehicle service log and
    advises the Supervisor when the vehicle is due for service
  • Regularly reports any defects to the
    Supervisor and in case of an accident, reports immediately to the
    Supervisor and the Police
  • Ensures vehicle has necessary accessories
    including a spare tyre and that these are kept safely at all times
  • Ensures vehicle insurance is valid/
    updated at all times,
  • Ensures punctual and safe transport
    services while observing road and traffic laws and regulations
  • Performs any other duties as may be
    assigned from time to time by the Supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the National Drug
    Authority (NDA) Driver should preferably hold a UCE certificate, with
    passes in English and Mathematics
  • Clean and valid driving permit for classes
    B, DL and CM
  • A certificate in defensive driving is an
    added advantage
  • A minimum of five years of clean sustained
    driving experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal
    skills;
  • Self-confidence
  • High integrity and patience.
  • Basic knowledge of vehicle mechanics
  • Fluency in English
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send
a cover letter, copies of your academic qualifications together with your
Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating three (3) referees of whom one (1) should be
your current or most recent employer either electronically to the e-mail
address- hr.nda@nda.or.ug or hand delivered to National Drug Authority office,
1st Floor, Rumee, Plot 19 Lumumba Avenue opposite TWED PLAZA. Your
application should be addressed to the Head Human Resources and Administration,
National Drug Authority.
Deadline: 30th May
2017
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