3 Driver NGO Job Placements – Amref Health Africa
Job Title: Driver (3 Job Placements)
Organization: Amref Health Africa
Duty Station: Iganga, Mbale and Kalangala, Uganda
Reports to: HSS Program Officer/Cluster Coordinator
About US:
Amref Health Africa is an international African organization founded in Kenya in 1957. Our Headquarters are in Nairobi with major programmes in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, and two regional hubs in Southern and Western Africa based in South Africa and Senegal Respectively. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. Amref Health Africa is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by partnering with and empowering communities. Our Vision is Lasting Health Change in Africa.
Job Summary: The role of the Driver will be to provide transportation for project activities as well as the management of project vehicle.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure provision of reliable and safe driving for staff and collection of mail, documents, and any other cargo
- Respect standard traffic rules and road signs and all Amref Health Africa operational procedures
- Prepare the vehicle in time before departure for any trip and ensure that the right equipment needed for the specified location, toolkit, fuel tanks full, etc. are available in the vehicle
- Must show respect and courtesy towards other drivers and road users
- Ensure that the vehicle is kept clean and tidy.
- Support project team with any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an O’ Level Certificate.
- A Minimum of three years’ experience.
- Certificate in Defensive Driving.
- Certificate in Basic Mechanics
- Valid Driving Permit.
- Basic Computer knowledge in Microsoft word is required.
- Must have proven knowledge of Generally Accepted traffic regulations
- Written and Oral Communication skills are essential.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send an updated CV including three work related referees and cover letter addressed to the Human Resources Business Partner, Amref Health Africa in Uganda to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org Emails should not exceed 2MB.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Amref Health Africa is committed to the principles of safeguarding at the workplace and does not tolerate any form of abuse, discrimination or harassment.
Deadline: 11th December 2020