US CDC Project Driver Jobs – Uganda Episcopal Conference

Job Title:       Driver
Organization: Uganda
Episcopal Conference
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Administrative
Assistant
About US:
The Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) is the Assembly of the Catholic
Hierarchy in Uganda, constituted with the approval of the Holy See, through
which bishops express their collegial responsibility through collective action,
to assure the progress of the Church and coordination of its social and
pastoral ministry.
About CDC Program:
UEC has received a sub-grant from Rakai Health Sciences Program with
support from the US Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) to
implement the “Accelerated HIV Epidemic Control program” in the Masaka Region.
Through the health department, the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB), UEC
will coordinate and support the programming and implementation of accelerated
HIV epidemic control in PNFP health facilities accredited to the Uganda
Catholic, Muslim and Protestant Medical Bureaus in the Masaka Region.
Job Summary: The Driver will
provide support to the Administrative Assistant in transport management and
day-day transport activities for the UCMB – Masaka Region Project Office
programs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:  
  • Tasked with driving office vehicles for
    UCMB-business or authorized purposes in Masaka Region
  • Securing and proper maintenance of
    vehicles, their tools and accessories rosters.
  • In charge of detecting mechanical faults
    of vehicles and reporting them for appropriate action.
  • Entering mileage and other entries in the
    log books.
  • Ensuring assigned vehicles have up-to-date
    vehicle registration and insurance
  • Checking service schedules and ensuring
    service is carried out or service status is reported appropriately.
  • In charge of checking vehicles to detect
    damages/faults at the completion of any long journey, and at weekly
    intervals
  • Ensuring that all vehicle documents are in
    order and up to date (log books, insurance, registration, clearance to
    operate etc.)
  • Tasked with checking and ensuring that all
    vehicle tools are present and in order and that all necessary controls
    (oil, lubricant, fuel, water etc.) have been carried out before driving or
    releasing a vehicle for a long journey.
  • Ensuring the UCMB vehicles are regularly
    kept clean and tidy both external and internally by ensuring prompt
    vehicle washing
  • Ensuring absolute punctuality for duty and
    adhering to duty roster or instructions.



Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The applicant must hold a certificate of
    O’ level and above
  • Additional training in defensive driving
    is an added advantage
  • Possess a valid driving permit
  • At least five years of related experience
    with a good track record.
  • Previous experience working with National
    or International organizations is an added advantage
  • Non-alcoholic or individual who does not
    drink alcohol while on duty
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal
    abilities
  • Good time-keeper
  • Good temperament and able to freely but
    respectfully and constructively relate with people of all levels
  • High degree of flexibility and
    adaptability to readily accept any impromptu assignments or requirements
    to work outside normal duty hours
  • Tidiness and courteousness with colleagues
    and office guests
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications  and updated CVs with three
professional reference letters from previous employers to:
Office of the Secretary General,
Uganda Catholic Secretariat
Plot 672 Hanlon Road Nsambya,
P.O. Box 2886, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 7th August 2017 by
5:00pm
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