3 Locum Driver USAID Project Job Vacancies – Makerere Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)

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Job Title:   Locum Drivers (3 Job Vacancies)    

Organisation: Makerere Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)

Project Name: USAID Local Partner Health Service Project East & Central (LPHS-EC)

Duty Station:  Jinja, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Administration Officer

 

About US:

The USAID Local Partner Health Service Project East & Central (LPHS-EC) is a project of Makerere Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) funded by USAID. MJAP’s Mission is to build partnerships and strengthen Health Systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB and other diseases of public health importance in Africa. MJAP has Integrity, Excellence, Team Spirit, Compassion, and Respect as Core Values. Our Vision is Universal and equitable access to quality health care for healthier populations. At MJAP, we believe that our performance is directly influenced by the set of values and principles by which we live and carry out our daily work. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

 

Job Summary:  The Locum Drivers will provide transport and logistics services to staff, project and maintenance of MJAP Vehicles in line with the Administrative Guidelines, rules and regulations.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining vehicles in road worthy condition and fuel them whenever necessary and report major mechanical faults and accidents that require management action in line with vehicle maintenance and accident policies.
  • Transport staff and authorized person(s) to a required destination and deliver mails or goods to the specified destinations according to organization requirements.
  • Transport and deliver suppliers and equipment from various locations.
  • Help mobilise/collect required paperwork to and from district for further reviews.
  • Maintain and update trip movement records (e.g. log books, fuel cards, etc.) and account for funds spent on driving operations in line with the standard accounting procedures and reporting requirements.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle and the image of MJAP to the public in line with the organizational requirements and the Uganda road safety guidelines.
  • Prepare monthly vehicle and fuel reconciliation reports of the allocated vehicle.
  • Obey traffic rules and road signs, negotiate, liaise, and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate smooth running of vehicle. Any fines imposed for disobeying traffic rules will be paid by the driver.
  • Assist in identifying and carrying out minor motor vehicle repairs.
  • Support and work with project teams while conducting meetings and workshops.


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold an O’ level certificate.
  • A valid driving permit with classes CM, CH, DL & DM.
  • Training in Vehicle Mechanics & Maintenance with a Certificate in Defensive driving.
  • At least five years’ working experience preferably with donor funded programs preferably USAID/CDC funded projects.
  • Knowledge of first aid.
  • Knowledge of fleet and logistics management will be an added advantage.
  • Proven experience in fleet management.
  • Computer knowledge in MS Office Knowledge of both fluent and spoken English is essential.

 

How to Apply:

All qualified and interested candidates should apply via the email below and submit their cover letters, a detailed curriculum vita and copies of relevant academic documents to: recruitment@mjap.mak.ac.ug addressed to; The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP), Kampala. Uganda

 

The Application letter, CV and certificates be attached as one document; and should not exceed 5 MB.

 

NB: MJAP does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process. MJAP is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

 

Deadline: 17th March 2023 by 5:00pm.

 

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