3 Driver USAID Project Jobs – Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

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Job Title:   Driver (3 Job Placements)   

Organisation: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Duty Station: Lira, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Driver

 

About US:

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is an international non-profit human development organization on a mission to create a world where no mother, child, or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS, and we are making an impact. Join us in our fight for an AIDS-free generation!

 

About USAID Project:

EGPAF is implementing USAID’s Uganda Health Activity (UHA) with the aim of helping to improve overall health system resilience and to increase the survival and well-being of vulnerable populations in USAID Uganda priority districts.

 

Job Summary: The Driver will provide reliable and courteous transportation service to EGPAF staff and visitors, ensuring the safety of the Foundation staff, property, and vehicles; and to operate and maintain the assigned vehicle(s); and vehicle records.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Driver Roles

  • Operates and maintains transportation vehicles with a focus on safety and courtesy.
  • Performs daily vehicle inspections and fills out daily inspection forms.
  • Performs minor maintenance tasks on the vehicles when necessary.
  • Manages the logging, fueling, and computation of monthly vehicle fuel consumption.
  • Ensures that periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported.
  • Ensures that vehicles are clean.
  • Documents staff usage of vehicles.
  • Prepares to trip reports.
  • Prepares accident and incident reports as necessary.
  • Provides safety briefing to passengers.

Logistic Assistant Roles

  • Petty procurement of office consumables.
  • Taking charge of the office generator (fueling and service).
  • Checking functionality/expiry of firefighting equipment.
  • Posting and collecting mail from the Post Office.
  • Delivering office supplies to district health Office and health facilities.
  • Supporting the store’s assistant with loading and off-loading supplies, arranging stores, and any other stores-related tasks assigned.
  • Supporting the coordination of logistical requirements during events like training, workshops, and meetings in the field.
  • Carry out any other duties reasonably assigned by the Supervisor.


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant should have completed O’ level.
  • Possession of a valid Ugandan driver’s license – Classes: B, DL, DM.
  • At least three years of relevant experience in a similar position, preferably with a USAID-funded agency or nongovernmental organization.
  • Training in defensive driving.
  • Ability to drive a multi-passenger vehicle safely and appropriately, including the ability to read and interpret road signs in English.
  • Ability to read, understand, and adhere to the rules and regulations of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and the Government of Uganda.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to establish good working relationships with, co-workers, and upper-level staff.
  • Team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a diverse social and cultural environment.
  • Ability to prepare concise and accurate records and reports; extensive knowledge of the operations and features of assigned vehicle(s).
  • Ability to recognize vehicle maintenance needs; ability to perform minor vehicle repairs; skilled in reasoning skills to interpret policies and procedures, and route directions; and
  • Ability to administer First Aid.

 

Competencies:

  • Excellent interpersonal, writing, and English language oral presentation skills.
  • Strong skills in teamwork and networking. Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
  • Team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a diverse social and cultural environment.
  • Good working knowledge of computers with the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel.

 

NB: No hand delivered applications will be accepted.

 

How to Apply:

All qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 8th January 2023

 

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