9 Driver US NGO Careers – IntraHealth International

Job Title:     Driver (9 Job Careers)
Organisation: IntraHealth
International
Project Name: USAID Regional
Health Integration to Enhance Health Services in Eastern Uganda Project
(USAID/Uganda RHITES-E) Project
Duty Station: Mbale, Uganda
Reports to: Logistics
Officer
About Intra Health:
IntraHealth International is a non-profit organization based in Chapel
Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A. that has been in existence for over 30 years in
more than 100 countries and it has empowered health workers to better serve
communities in need. IntraHealth fosters local solutions to health care
challenges by improving health worker performance, strengthening health
systems, harnessing technology, and leveraging partnerships. In collaboration
with governments, nongovernmental organizations, and private- sector
organizations around the world, IntraHealth champions the needs and
contributions of health workers—from doctors and nurses to community health
workers to health facility managers—and works to ensure they have the tools,
supplies, information, training, and support they need to provide communities
they serve with the best possible opportunity for health and well-being.
About USAID RHITES-E Project:
IntraHealth International will implement the USAID RHITES-E which
supports the Government of Uganda (GOU) and key stakeholders to increase
availability and utilization of high quality health services in 21 districts in
Eastern Uganda and 2 in Karamoja by strengthening health systems and improving
the quality of, access to, and demand for health services with attention to
equity and underserved populations.
Job Summary: The Driver will
provide reliable, secure driving services and proper use and maintenance of
office vehicles.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • Drive staff and visitors on official
    duties
  • Maintain vehicle in a clean and organized
    condition
  • Oversee the organization and allocation of
    duties to drivers in line with the weekly transport schedule
  • Regularly report any unauthorized trips
    and/or use of vehicle including any discrepancies noted on the vehicle log
    within 24hrs to the supervisor.
  • Work in close consultation with the
    Supervisor, address non-scheduled travel needs for staff
  • On a daily basis ensure vehicle log sheets
    are duly completed and signed off by the travelers and monthly summaries
    are submitted to the Logistic Officer
  • Provide administration support to the
    Logistic officer relating to Office vehicles management
  • Carry out regular inspection of all
    vehicles to establish that they are clean, roadworthy, secured, licensed
    and insured
  • Coordinate the maintenance and insurance
    of the office vehicles
  • Ensure strict adherence to the rules and
    regulations provided for in the Vehicle management policy manual
  • Ensure that motor vehicle files are up to
    date and comprehensive with all the information required
  • Jointly with supervisor, ensure that
    vehicle maintenance spreadsheet is developed and monitored regularly to
    provide clear records on vehicle usage whenever needed.
  • Ensure fuel replenishment summary is done
    in a timely manner and accurate records maintained.
  • Ensures that the monthly reports on
    vehicle mileage, fuel consumption with allocation per tracking code,
    repairs and maintenance are in order for submission to Logistics officer
    for approval.
  • The incumbent also maintains and records
    the vehicle movements in the provided/stipulated vehicle log sheet/records
    on a timely basis prior and after completion of each trip, and ensures
    necessary reviews and approvals are made on a timely basis.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The applicants for the USAID RHITES-E
    Driver job opportunity must hold a diploma in fleet management or
    equivalent field.
  • A minimum of three years working
    experience in similar field
  • Possess a valid Ugandan Driving License
    coupled with a clean driving record
  • Previous work experience with a USAID
    supported project will be an added advantage
  • Knowledge of road routes in major
    districts of Uganda
  • Ability to identify problems with vehicle
    and take appropriate action
  • Training in defensive driving an added
    advantage.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks
    simultaneously with prioritization
Personal Competencies:
  • Effective Communication:
    Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques;
    ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in
    simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and
    accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application
    of appropriate communication behaviors
  • Problem Solving: Knowledge of
    approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving
    operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge
    appropriately to diverse situations.
  • Interpersonal Relationships:
    Knowledge of and the ability to effectively interact within and across
    Divisions, Departments, Country offices in a constructive and
    collaborative manner.
  • Managing Multiple Priorities:  Ability to manage multiple concurrent
    objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as
    to prioritizing and time allocation.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the
USAID RHITES-E Project should upload an updated CV/Résumé, completed USAID Form
1420 Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet, download here and three
professional references at the web link below
Deadline: 4th June,
2017

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