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Job Title:    Driver

Organization:  Makerere
University Joint Aids Program (MJAP)

Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to:
Administrative Officer

About US:

Makerere University
Joint Aids Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for profit Company under University.
MJAP works to build partnerships and strengthen health systems to optimally
respond to HIV/AIDS, TB, Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other diseases of
public health importance in Africa.

MJAP is implementing
a sub-award grant from Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), for accelerating
HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control in Kampala region; with funding from the President’s
Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

Job Summary:  The Driver will provide transport services to
staff and maintenance of MJAP Vehicles in line with the Administrative
Guidelines, rules and regulations

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Maintaining
vehicles in road worthy condition and fuel them whenever necessary and report
major mechanical faults and accidents that require management action in line
with vehicle maintenance and accident policies

·       
Transport
staff and authorized person(s) to a required destination and deliver mails or
goods to the specified destinations according to organization requirements.

·       
Maintain
and update trip movement records (e.g. log books, fuel cards, etc.) and account
for funds spent on driving operations in line with the standard accounting
procedures and reporting requirements

·       
Maintain
the cleanliness of the vehicle and the image of MJAP to the public in line with
the organizational requirements and the Uganda road safety guidelines

·       
Renew
organizational vehicle licenses and other related permits in line with vehicle
policy and traffic laws

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal candidate must hold an O’ level certificate

·       
A valid
driving permit with classes CM, CH, DL & DM

·       
Proven
experience in fleet management

·       
Five
years of working experience preferably with donor funded programs

·       
Knowledge
of first aid

·       
Training
in Vehicle Mechanics & Maintenance with a Certificate in Defensive driving

·       
Computer
knowledge in MS Office

·       
A team
player with good interpersonal skills and organizational skills.

How to Apply:

All interested and
qualified candidates should apply via the email below and submit their cover
letters, a detailed curriculum vita and copies of relevant academic documents
to: hr@mjap.or.ug addressed to; The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University
Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)

NB: Please note that
only online applications will be accepted. We do appreciate your interest to
work with MJAP. However, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted within 2 weeks after the submission deadline.

Deadline: 16th December 2020 by 5:00pm.

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