Driver  –  Regional Office US NGO Jobs – Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

Job Title:   Driver  –  Regional Office   

Organisation: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

Duty Station:  Mbarara, Uganda

 

About US:

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a global health nonprofit that makes foundational changes to health systems to protect people from diseases and improve their health. MSH collaborates with local partners, from the Ministry to the community, to strengthen and complement existing health systems. Since 1971, MSH has worked in more than 150 countries to help ensure sustainable, resilient, and equitable access to quality health care around the globe.

 

Job Summary:  The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to MSH staff and visitors, and delivery of assigned cargo. The position is primarily responsible for, but not limited to, driving assigned vehicles, safe transport of authorized personnel, delivery, administrative roles as assigned and collection of documents and cargo, and working knowledge of vehicle security. S/he ensures the highest standards of discretion and overall safety and well-being of passengers, demonstrating courtesy and confidentiality across all MSH Uganda. S/he is a member of the MSH Uganda and reports directly to the Administrative Officer as the primary supervisor and the Regional Technical Officer as the secondary one.

 

We are looking for a candidate who is able to report on March 1, 2022

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Driving (70%)  

  • Ensure provision of reliable and safe driving for MSH staff, officials and visitors and safe delivery and collection of mail, documents, or any other cargo.
  • Always ensure safety and well-being of passengers, and passengers comply with MSH policy and local requirements, as appropriate.
  • Ensure that the vehicle is kept clean and tidy.
  • Ensure that the vehicle is parked safely at all times.

Maintenance (15%)   

  • Fill out a vehicle daily log sheet and carry out daily and weekly maintenance checks on the vehicle.
  • Report any damage, mechanical faults or mishaps that may occur to the vehicle to the supervisor.

Administrative (10%)

  • Support project teams in undertaking administrative tasks such as printing, photocopying, registering workshop participants, distribution of items to health facilities and partners and other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
  • Ensure availability of all required documents including, Proof of ownership, Valid driving license, vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, emergency phone contacts, MSH Uganda Security SOPs, first aid kit and spare parts.
  • Provide timely, cost effective, and high-quality support and service to all MSH country-based projects and activities.
  • Ensure actions are governed by the highest standards of personal and business conduct as stipulated in policy guidelines.
  • Contribute to maintaining teamwork, discipline sound work relationships and productivity

Reporting (5%)   

  • Comply fully with MSH Uganda procedures on the reporting of accidents involving MSH Uganda vehicles.




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold an O’ level of education or its equivalent.
  • Should have B, CM, and DL driving classes. Training in defensive driving.
  • Eight years of driving experience in recognizable organizations
  • Knowledge of Uganda Road Laws.
  • Knowledge of basic mechanics.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills; good command of English.
  • Working knowledge of printing, photocopying, attendance registration of workshop participants and other basic computer skills

 

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join Management Sciences for Health (MSH) in this capacity should apply online at the link below.

 

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