Job Title: Transport Assistant (Fresher Job Opportunities)
Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Vacancy Code: ISTA – X001
Salary: Ugx 650,000/=
About US:
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and training.
Job Summary: The transport Assistant will support provision of safe and reliable transportation for IDI staff, visitors and any other hires from external clients, keeps the SACCO vehicle/s in good mechanical and functional condition, ensures compliance with all vehicle-related legal and co-operative /management requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To provide safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for IDI staff and partners/visitors including but not confined to travel within Kampala and all other locations as may be required.
- To transport any materials and supplies to various destinations as required by authorized staff for business.
- To keep the vehicle in good mechanical and functional condition including but not confined to regular fueling, servicing and cleaning of the interior and exterior.
- To perform regular preventive maintenance and minor repairs where possible.
- To ensure TIMELY notification to the supervisors of any major vehicle repairs necessary
- To ensure that all required documentation for administrative use such as mileage, fuel usage and trip authorization tracking information is kept up to date at all times in the prescribed manner.
- To ensure that all legal, institutional and municipal requirements and dues are met in good time and/or regularly renewed e.g. Third party and Comprehensive Insurance, Parking Fees, Registration and Licenses etc.
- To ensure that all reasonable measures are taken to protect the project vehicle from theft or damage
- To run general errands and assume other duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure the sound functioning of the office and achievement of the co-operative goals.
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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with credits in English.
- Valid Uganda class “DM” & or “DL”
- Knowledge of current traffic rules and regulations
- Basic knowledge of vehicle operation and the associated mechanics
- Familiarity with the lay-out and location with in Uganda.
- Physical ability, flexibility and willingness to drive for long hours and occasionally on weekends and/or holidays.
- Ability to communicate competently and understand instructions in English and in common local language/s.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Ability to understand and adhere to company vehicle policies and competently complete vehicle-related documentation.
- Knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics
- Ability to work in a team of different Technical Supervisory Teams in a respectful way.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 16th October 2022
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