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Job Title:  Driver (4 Job Vacancies)

Organisation: Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC), the legal body of Catholic Bishops of Uganda with funding from Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) is implementing the Comprehensive HIV Epidemic Control project through FBO/PNFP health facilities in the seven CDC supported regions within Uganda. The project supports PNFP facilities in Masaka-Wakiso, Kampala, Mubende, Soroti, Hoima, West Nile and Rwenzori regions. Internally the project is known and shortened as FLASH- Faith Led Action to Sustain HIV Epidemic Control. The five year project (Oct 2020- Sept 2025) is in its 4th year of implementation.

Job Summary:   The Driver will drive project staff to various destinations in total observance of traffic regulations, ensure safety of vehicles, monitor mechanical conditions of vehicles and oversee vehicle repairs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Driving office vehicles for UCMB business or authorized purposes in mentioned
• Securing and proper maintenance of vehicles, their tools and
• Ensuring continuity of transport services by adhering to duty
• Detecting mechanical faults of vehicles and reporting them for appropriate
• Entering mileage and other entries in the log books.
• Ensuring assigned vehicles have up-to-date vehicle registration and insurance
• Checking service schedules and ensuring service is carried out or service status is reported
• Checking vehicles to detect damages/faults at the completion of any long journey, and at weekly intervals
• Ensuring that all vehicle documents are in order and up to date (log books, insurance, registration, clearance to operate )
• Checking and ensuring that all vehicle tools are present and in order and that all necessary controls (oil, lubricant, fuel, water etc.) have been carried out before driving or releasing a vehicle for a long journey.
• Ensuring the UCMB vehicles are regularly kept clean and tidy both external and internally by ensuring prompt vehicle washing
• Ensuring absolute punctuality for duty and adhering to duty roster

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a certificate of O level and above is required.
• A valid driving permit
• Additional training in defensive driving is an added advantage
• Work experience of not less than five years with a good track
• Experience working with National or International organizations is an added advantage
• Non-alcoholic or individual who does not drink alcohol while on duty
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities
• Good time-keeper
• Good temperament and able to freely but respectfully and constructively relate with people of all levels

How to Apply:

All eligible and interested candidates should apply and attach their signed CVs, copies of certificates, degrees, and testimonials. Suitable candidates residing in highlighted regions are encouraged to apply. Applications indicating duty station and job applied for should be directed to the address below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Secretary General,

Uganda Catholic Secretariat,

Plot 672, Hanlon Road, Nsambya Hill,

P.O. Box 2886 Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 24^th November 2023

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