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Job Title:    Logistics Assistant / Driver (2
Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Uganda
Episcopal Conference

Duty Station: 
Uganda

Reports to:
Regional Administrative Assistant

 

About US:

The Uganda Catholic
Medical Bureau (UCMB), the Health Department of the Uganda Episcopal Conference
(UEC) in partnership with the Africa Christian Health Associations Platform
(ACHAP)—an advocacy and network platform of over 40 Christian Health
Associations (CHAs) and Church Health Networks in Sub-Saharan Africa, with
support from USAID, are implementing a Community Health Networks project—ACHAP
Afya—in the West Nile Districts of Arua and Nebbi.

 

The goal of the
project is to address community health interventions—that will increase the
demand and utilization of maternal, and child health (MCH), Nutrition, Water
& Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) and voluntary family planning and reproductive
health (FP/RH) interventions in the region through expanding demand for and
availability of community health services by engaging and leveraging the
expertise of locally established organizations and influential community
resource persons that can help strengthen linkage and the reach of the
healthcare system.

 

The ACHAP Afya –
UCMB Community Health Network Project will be implemented to support Government
of Uganda development efforts of reducing key community drivers of child and
maternal morbidity and mortality in high burden regions of Uganda.

 

Job Summary:  The Logistics Assistant/Driver will provide
support to the project office in transport management and day-day
transport/logistical activities for the Regional and District Project Offices
Arua/Nebbi programs.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Driving
office vehicles for UCMB business or authorized purposes in Arua/Nebbi Region.

·       
Securing
and proper maintenance of vehicles, their tools and accessories.

·       
Ensuring
continuity of transport services by adhering to activity schedules.

·       
Detecting
mechanical faults of vehicles and reporting them for appropriate action.

·       
Entering
mileage and other entries in the log books.

·       
Ensuring
assigned vehicles have up-to-date vehicle registration and insurance

·       
Checking
service schedules and ensuring service is carried out or service status is
reported appropriately.

·       
Checking
vehicles to detect damages/faults at the completion of any long journey, and at
weekly intervals

·       
Ensuring
that all vehicle documents are in order and up to date (log books, insurance,
registration, clearance to operate etc.)

·       
Checking
and ensuring that all vehicle tools are present and in order and that all
necessary controls (oil, lubricant, fuel, water etc.) have been carried out
before driving or releasing a vehicle for a long journey.

·       
Ensuring
the UCMB vehicles are regularly kept clean and tidy both external and
internally by ensuring prompt vehicle washing

·       
Ensuring
absolute punctuality for duty and adhering to duty roster or instructions.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
Driver must hold a certificate of O-Level (UCE) and above is required.

·       
A valid
driving permit

·       
Additional
training in defensive driving is an added advantage

·       
At least
five years of work experience with a good track record.

·       
Experience
working with National or International organizations is an added advantage

·       
Excellent
communication and interpersonal abilities

·       
Good
time-keeper

·       
Should
be Mature, with good temperament and able to freely but respectfully and
constructively relate with people of all levels

·       
Flexibility
and adaptability to readily accept any impromptu assignments or requirements to
work outside normal duty hours

·       
Tidiness
and courteousness with colleagues and office guests

 

How to Apply:

All eligible and
interested candidates should apply and attach their signed CVs, copies of
certificates, degrees, and testimonials to the address below:

 

The Secretary
General

Uganda Catholic Secretariat,

Plot 672, Hanlon
Road – Nsambya Hill

P.O. Box 2886
Kampala. Uganda

 

Deadline: 12^th February 2021

 

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