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• Provide safe, comfortable and reliable
  transportation for project staff and partners/visitors including but not
  confined to travel within project sites and all other locations as may be
  required by authorized staff on project business. The driver will ensure
  that safety belts are worn at all times, there is no smoking in the
  vehicle and that no alcohol is consumed before and during working hours
  etc.
• Transport project materials and supplies to
  various destinations as required by authorized staff for project business.
• Deliver mail and materials as well as any
  other written or verbal communication to and from locations designated by
  authorized staff.
• Keep the project vehicle in good mechanical
  and functional condition including but not confined to regular fuelling,
  servicing and cleaning of the interior and exterior.
• Carry out regular preventive maintenance and
  minor repairs where possible.
• Ensure Timely notification to the Finance and
  Administrative Assistant/fleet team of any major vehicle repairs necessary
• Ensure that all required documentation for
  administrative use such as mileage, fuel usage and trip authorization
  tracking information is kept up to date at all times in the prescribed
  manner.
• Ensure that all legal, institutional and
  municipal requirements and dues are met in good time and/or regularly
  renewed e.g. Third party and Comprehensive Insurance, Parking Fees,
  Registration and Licenses etc.
• Ensure that all reasonable measures are taken
  to protect the project vehicle from theft or damage
• The Driver will run general errands and
  assume other duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure the sound
  functioning of the office and achievement of project goals.
• Perform any other duties as reasonably
  assigned by the Finance and Administrative Assistant/Field Office
  Coordinator.

• The applicant for the Infectious Diseases
  Institute (IDI) Driver vacancy should preferably hold a Uganda Advanced
  Certificate of Education with a credit in English
• Hold a valid Uganda class “DM” & or “DL”
• Knowledge of current traffic rules and
  regulations
• Basic knowledge of vehicle operation and the
  associated mechanics
• Familiarity with the lay-out and location of
  key facilities in the project area.
• Physical ability and willingness to drive for
  long hours and occasionally on weekends and/or holidays.
• Proven ability to communicate competently and
  understand instructions in English and in common local language/s.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to understand and adhere to company
  vehicle policies and competently complete vehicle-related documentation.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics
• Ability to work in a team of different
  Technical Supervisory Teams in a respectful way.

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