Job Title: Driver
Organisation: Population Services International (PSI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We are a diverse group of over 5,000 entrepreneurial development professionals located in over 40 countries committed to making it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire. PSI is using it’s global presence and 50+ years of experience to help reimagine healthcare. We are working to shape market systems, shift policy and funding, and strengthen global capacity to better support consumer empowered healthcare.
Job Summary: We are looking for a suitable candidate to take on the role of Driver. This position will carry out the operational and preventive maintenance of PSI vehicles to support the delivery of services to PSI Customers in line with the departmental mission.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain assigned vehicles under road worthy condition in line with PSI and National requirements to reduce on the rate of wear and tear (devaluation due to use) for an effective length of service.
- Transport staff and authorized person(s) to a required destination and back.
- Transport and deliver PSI mails or goods to the specified destinations while operating and parking vehicles with maximum security of supplies to minimize losses and damage to PSI property while in transit.
- Update trip movement records and account for funds spent on driving operations in line with PSI Accounting procedures.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle and the image of PSI to the public in line with the organizational requirements and the Uganda road safety guidelines.
- Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- O. Level education and above.
- A valid/clean driving permit with not less than three years’ experience; classes B, CM, and DL.
- 1 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
Others/Extra Details
- Working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of automotive equipment.
- Defensive driving skills training a MUST
- Basic knowledge of computer especially Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to work in a team and good communication skills fluent in English
- Ability to work under pressure and minimum supervision
- Knowledge of basic automotive maintenance procedures.
- Ability to operate a van or small bus.
- Result focused
- Develop Others
- Drive change and Innovation
- Customer service Orientation
How to Apply:
Prospective candidates are kindly requested to complete the application form available at the link below and attach the following;
- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter with inclusion of your salary expectation
- Certified academic documents
Deadline: 23rd January 2025
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