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Job Title:    Driver (3 Job Placements)

Organization:  Amref
Health Africa

Duty Station:  Iganga,
Mbale and Kalangala, Uganda

Reports to: HSS
Program Officer/Cluster Coordinator

About US:

Amref Health Africa
is an international African organization founded in Kenya in 1957. Our
Headquarters are in Nairobi with major programmes in Ethiopia, Kenya, South
Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, and two regional hubs in Southern and Western
Africa based in South Africa and Senegal Respectively. Working with and through
African communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa aims
to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to
health. Amref Health Africa is committed to improving the health of people in
Africa by partnering with and empowering communities. Our Vision is Lasting
Health Change in Africa.

Job Summary:  The role of the Driver will be to provide
transportation for project activities as well as the management of project
vehicle.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Ensure
provision of reliable and safe driving for staff and collection of mail,
documents, and any other cargo

·       
Respect
standard traffic rules and road signs and all Amref Health Africa operational
procedures

·       
Prepare
the vehicle in time before departure for any trip and ensure that the right
equipment needed for the specified location, toolkit, fuel tanks full, etc. are
available in the vehicle

·       
Must
show respect and courtesy towards other drivers and road users

·       
Ensure
that the vehicle is kept clean and tidy.

·       
Support
project team with any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant must hold an O’ Level Certificate.

·       
A
Minimum of three years’ experience.

·       
Certificate
in Defensive Driving.

·       
Certificate
in Basic Mechanics

·       
Valid
Driving Permit.

·       
Basic
Computer knowledge in Microsoft word is required.

·       
Must
have proven knowledge of Generally Accepted traffic regulations

·       
Written
and Oral Communication skills are essential.

How to Apply:

All candidates
should send an updated CV including three work related referees and cover
letter addressed to the Human Resources Business Partner, Amref Health Africa
in Uganda to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org Emails should not exceed 2MB.

NB: Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted. Amref Health Africa is committed to
the principles of safeguarding at the workplace and does not tolerate any form
of abuse, discrimination or harassment.

Deadline: 11^th December 2020

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