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Job
Title: Ambulance Driver
Title: Ambulance Driver
Organisation: University
Research Co., LLC (URC)
Research Co., LLC (URC)
Project Name: USAID’s
Defeat TB Project
Defeat TB Project
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
University Research
Co., LLC (URC) is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health
care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit
affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45
countries, including the United States.
Co., LLC (URC) is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health
care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit
affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45
countries, including the United States.
About USAID Defeat TB project:
University Research
Co., LLC (URC) is implementing the USAID’s Defeat TB project. Aligned with
Objective #3 in USAID’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy and in support
of the Government of Uganda’s TB Program, this five-year, USAID funded
project’s goal is to increase TB case notification, case detection, and
treatment outcomes through health system strengthening. The Defeat TB
project goal is to increase TB case notification, case detection, and treatment
outcomes through health system strengthening with the aim of ending the TB
epidemic in Uganda.
Co., LLC (URC) is implementing the USAID’s Defeat TB project. Aligned with
Objective #3 in USAID’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy and in support
of the Government of Uganda’s TB Program, this five-year, USAID funded
project’s goal is to increase TB case notification, case detection, and
treatment outcomes through health system strengthening. The Defeat TB
project goal is to increase TB case notification, case detection, and treatment
outcomes through health system strengthening with the aim of ending the TB
epidemic in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Ambulance Driver performs the operations,
maintenance, and management of project vehicles, including routine maintenance,
as well as providing transportation for project activities for all staff. The
Driver will perform office support tasks, as may be required.
maintenance, and management of project vehicles, including routine maintenance,
as well as providing transportation for project activities for all staff. The
Driver will perform office support tasks, as may be required.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drive project personnel, hospital personnel, patients, samples,
results and equipment to locations in Uganda for project activities.
Maintain timely schedule set by program staff; - Maintain the assigned/project vehicles, keep accurate records for
vehicle issues, including fuel, mileage, and trip logs, and schedule
routine maintenance and cleaning; - Observe all company vehicle utilization policies and in country
traffic laws; - Perform daily errands such as collecting and delivering mail, making
bank deposits, purchasing items for the office, and refueling the vehicles
on an as-needed basis; - Transport staff or consultants to project sites, field/community and
offices or for implementation of activities; - Ensure the readiness of the vehicle, in a good mechanical condition
and ensure vehicle is prepared for long trips on rough terrain prior to
field visits; - Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle both inside and out. Ensure
that the first aid kit is in place including TB personal protective
equipment and stocked always; - Maintain and fast track maintenance of ambulance equipment;
- Assist in routine office chores when necessary such as photocopying,
binding, filing, moving furniture, answering telephones, sending faxes and
coordination and tracking of community activities; - Carry out routine monthly service of the vehicle, including oil
changes and general service; - Complete the vehicle log book daily, recording all travel and
requiring staff transported to sign, and submit to Finance &
Administration Director for review and approval on a weekly basis; and, - Implement TB infection control measures at all times as will be
guided by the projects’ TB prevention Advisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants for the Ambulance Driver USAID Defeat TB Project job
opportunity must hold a Valid driving License of at least Classes B and DL
or CM. - Certificate on mechanics and defensive driving
- A minimum of four years of work experience gained through serving
within a donor funded project with proven ability to coordinate multiple
tasks. - Excellent driving record and experience in traveling through Kampala
and other districts - Previous work experience as an Ambulance Driver.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
NB: Only candidates who are eligible to work in the Uganda for an indefinite
period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.
period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the URC should upload
their updated CVs / résumés and cover letters at the link below. Also, please
complete your application form and attach a completed USAID Form 1420
Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet as well, download it
here.
qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the URC should upload
their updated CVs / résumés and cover letters at the link below. Also, please
complete your application form and attach a completed USAID Form 1420
Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet as well, download it
here.
Deadline: 13th July 2018
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