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.
Deadline: 8th January 2023
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