USAID Project Jobs – Temporary Driver Job at EngenderHealth

Job
Title: Temporary Driver
Organisation: EngenderHealth
Duty
Station:
Uganda
Reports
to:
Program Assistant
About
Us:
EngenderHealth works to
improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the
world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health
and transforming the quality of health care. We promote gender equity, advocate
for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to
better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we
adapt our work in response to local needs.
About
Project:
Fistula Care is an
Associate Cooperative Agreement Award granted by USAID to EngenderHealth. 
The purpose of Fistula Care is to strengthen the capacity of hospitals to
provide fistula repair, to enhance community and facility understanding and
practices to prevent fistula, to gather, analyze, report and use data to
strengthen the quality of fistula services, and to strengthen the supportive
environment to institutionalize fistula prevention, repair and reintegration
programs. 
Job
Summary:
The Driver will
 transport EngenderHealth personnel to
various destinations using the project vehicle in a safe and courteous manner. The
Driver is responsible for the safe operation of the assigned vehicle in the
performance of various types of duties. The driver will also be required to
execute other duties as assigned by program assistant.
Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Support
    training/workshop preparations, seminars and or related activities by
    making sure that materials, equipment and stationery are packed and
    delivered to venues.
  • Support
    staff with the compilation of the reports to include photocopying,
    binding, and distribution to various stakeholders.
  • Support
    program data entry and documentation as and when required
  • Ensure
    that parcels and letters from the post office are delivered to the office
    in a timely manner.
  • Ensure
    availability of medical and non-medical consumables for all trainings and
    site visits with technical guidance from relevant staff.
  • Submit
    weekly, monthly and quarterly reports regarding vehicle maintenance as
    stipulated in the checklist, travel plans and trip reports to the Program
    Assistant.
  • Ensure
    availability of medical and non-medical consumables for all trainings and
    site visits.
  • Ensure
    appropriate use of the assigned vehicle accounting for each trip using the
    log book and developed travel plans. Accurately record all trips in the
    assigned logbook and relevant paper work
  • Reconcile
    fuel analysis with the log book and submit to the Program Assistant
  • Ensure
    safe operation of the assigned vehicle, including inspection of required
    fluids, lights, tire conditions and overall condition of the vehicle.
  • Ensuring
    proper maintenance of the assigned vehicle at a dealer ( Toyota) as
    recommended by manufacturer and as need arises
  • Ensure
    that maintenance records are kept properly and used to inform Program
    Assistant of any vehicle needs.
  • May
    perform appropriate/ light preventive maintenance on the vehicle.
  • Ensure
    that the assigned vehicle is clean at all times.
  • Adhere
    to EH SOPs related to vehicle use.
  • Report
    any problems identified in the vehicle and also ensuring all licenses and
    documents relating to the vehicle as renewed on time and as required.
  • Support
    banking duties as and when required
Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
  • A
    minimum of advanced level Certificate of Education (A-level), additional
    training in defensive driving will be an added advantage.
  • Possession
    of a clean valid Ugandan Driving License and a certificate of good conduct
    are a condition for employment.
  • Five
    years driving experience in a similar or related position.
  • Knowledge
    of proper, safe operation of vehicles especially 4X4 vehicles.
  • Excellent
    communication skills. Good command of English language and ability to
    work in multi-cultural settings.
  • Excellent
    interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good
    personality and ability to handle multiple tasks.
  • Extensive
    knowledge of the Uganda Road Codes and geography of Kampala and
      Uganda road network.
  • Skills
    in identifying basic mechanical problems with the assigned vehicle.
  • Ability
    to assess mechanical problems, perform light preventive maintenance and
    ensure proper maintenance of vehicles.
  • Ability
    to operate the assigned vehicle in a safe, courteous manner.
  • Ability
    to develop and maintain accurate records.
  • Demonstrates
    a willingness to learn and widen his/her skills
  • Willing
    to perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
How
to Apply:
All interested job applicants
should visit our website’s career page at www.engenderhealth.org or  Click
Here
 to submit their details online.
Deadline:
20th June 2013.
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