Driver Job Opportunities – The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO Uganda)

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Job Title:   Driver   

Organisation: The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO Uganda)

Duty Station:  Uganda

Reports to: Fiscal Administrator

 

About US:

The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda), was founded to contribute to a process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality of life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and disease. TASO was given a 5-year Transition Award by USAID (Cooperative Agreement: #72061720CA00014) effective August 12, 2020 ending August 11, 2025, to implement the USAID Local Partner Health Services-Ankole Project (USAID LPS-Ankole) in the 12 districts of Ankole sub-region, South Western Uganda.

 

Job Summary:  The incumbent will drive TASO vehicles, monitor their condition, and inform the supervisors of the condition of the vehicles and any maintenance or repair work necessary.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Drive TASO motor vehicles as instructed
  • Ensure maximum security of vehicle and its accessories when under his/her charge
  • Ensure vehicle is insured and fuelled
  • Ensure vehicle is fully equipped with First aid kits
  • Ensure safety of passengers and cargo under his charge
  • Check for road worthiness of vehicle before use
  • Monitor condition of all vehicles within and promptly report the condition to superiors.
  • Make follow-ups on vehicle repairs and servicing, to ensure that they are done as required
  • Check on vehicles licenses as required by law
  • Make requests for repair and service works
  • Report any accident incidents the vehicle gets involved into to supervisor and police as requested
  • Check oils viscosity and mileage for full service
  • Seek or provide necessary technical advice as and when necessary
  • Record total mileage cover
  • Carry out minor repairs and adjustments on the vehicles, and maintain the cleanliness
  • Maintain a good record of all activity details including journeys and stopovers as assigned.
  • Maintain records of vehicle servicing and repairs

 

Key Outputs

  • TASO vehicles carefully and safely driven
  • Condition of vehicles reported to supervisors
  • TASO Vehicles well looked after
  • Record of vehicle movement maintained





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Uganda Certificate of Education (O’ Level School Certificate). Advanced Certificate of Education (A’ Level School Certificate) will be an added advantage. Possession of a Valid Driving Permit for the Class of vehicles assigned (DM & DL) is a Must.
  • At least four years of experience as a driver
  • Training in vehicle maintenance
  • Knowledge of traffic laws and rules
  • Highway code
  • Report writing skills
  • Key Skills: Vehicle control and maneuver, Defensive driving, Interpersonal relations and ability to deal with security threats.
  • Other Qualities/Attributes: Courtesy, Patience, Respect and Integrity.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their resumes, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials and three referees, two of who should be the present employer / immediate supervisor or last employer if unemployed, or any other if it is the first employment being applied for. None of the referees should be a relative, friend or business associate. All referees’ designations should be stated and contact details included i.e. physical address, telephone/ mobile numbers and email contacts.

 

All interested Candidates MUST scan and save all the relevant documents as one document (labeled with candidate’s full names) and forward only online applications with the relevant credentials to:

 

Click Here

 

NB: Also note that only applications received online shall be considered. While TASO appreciates all the interested applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. In case you do not hear from TASO Uganda One (01) month after the closing date, please consider yourself unsuccessful.

 

Deadline: 15th March 2022

 

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