USAID ISS Project Driver Jobs – Pathfinder International (PI)

Job Title:     Driver
Organization: Pathfinder International (PI)
Project Name: USAID funded Integrated Systems Strengthening
(ISS) for CHW (Community Health Worker) programming project
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Administration Officer
About US:
Pathfinder
International (PI) is an international non-profit organization that is
dedicated to supporting high-quality comprehensive reproductive health
services. PI Uganda office is implementing the USAID funded Integrated Systems
Strengthening (ISS) for CHW (Community Health Worker) programming project,
which aims to strengthen community health approaches to reduce barriers to
effective primary health coverage in diverse systems as well as support
National Policies and their implementation. The project emphasis is to make
quality services available by means that can be scaled, through improved
referrals and linkages across the continuum of both community mobilization and
structural interventions approach.
Job Summary: The Driver will be responsible for completing safe
driving assignments for staff, consultants and other visitors. The incumbent
will also be responsible for performing auto maintenance, ensuring the vehicle
is in good functioning order, maintaining a Driver’s Log Book, keeping the
vehicle clean, and delivering mail and parcels.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Use Pathfinder Project vehicles to drive
    Project staff members, consultants and visitors to and from the airport,
    hotel, project sites, and other locations as assigned.
  • Update and maintain Driver’s Log Book with
    dates of oil changes and listings of daily trips including kilometers
    traveled, fuel consumed and associated costs.
  • Ensure that vehicle is operated in a legal,
    safe and responsible manner at all times including ensuring that all
    passengers wear seat belts while the vehicle is moving.
  • Maintain vehicles in good functioning order
    and safety.
  • Arrange for repairs and regularly scheduled
    maintenance of project vehicles as per manufacturer’s suggested schedule.
  • The incumbent will ensure that all
    regulations are followed in case of accidents an<f that required
    paperwork is submitted in a timely manner.
  • Ensure that project vehicles have required
    registrations, insurance, licensing and inspection, and that necessary
    documentation is retained.
  • Ensure the safety of the vehicle whenever in
    use.
  • Regularly reports to the management and the
    police in case of any road accident.
  • Make sure the vehicle is securely locked at all
    times.
  • Report any damage to vehicle immediately to
    the Administrative Officer.
  • Prepares and submits receipts for purchase of
    fuel and other consumable items for the vehicles.
  • Pick up and deliver shipments, supplies, and
    materials as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the
    Administrative Officer.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the Pathfinder
    International (PI) Project Driver jobs must hold an A-level certificate of
    education.
  • Previous experience working for an
    international development organization is desired
How to Apply: 
All
suitably qualified candidates should send their cover letters and updated CVs
indicating current and expected salary, telephone contacts and three referees
preferably supervisors to PIUapplication@gmail.com.
Deadline: 12th July 2016
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