Fresher Transport Assistant NGO Job Opportunities – Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Job Title: Transport Assistant (Fresher Job Opportunities)

Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Vacancy Code: ISTA – X001

Salary: Ugx 650,000/=

About US:

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and training.

Job Summary: The transport Assistant will support provision of safe and reliable transportation for IDI staff, visitors and any other hires from external clients, keeps the SACCO vehicle/s in good mechanical and functional condition, ensures compliance with all vehicle-related legal and co-operative /management requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

To provide safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for IDI staff and partners/visitors including but not confined to travel within Kampala and all other locations as may be required.
To transport any materials and supplies to various destinations as required by authorized staff for business.
To keep the vehicle in good mechanical and functional condition including but not confined to regular fueling, servicing and cleaning of the interior and exterior.
To perform regular preventive maintenance and minor repairs where possible.
To ensure TIMELY notification to the supervisors of any major vehicle repairs necessary
To ensure that all required documentation for administrative use such as mileage, fuel usage and trip authorization tracking information is kept up to date at all times in the prescribed manner.
To ensure that all legal, institutional and municipal requirements and dues are met in good time and/or regularly renewed e.g. Third party and Comprehensive Insurance, Parking Fees, Registration and Licenses etc.
To ensure that all reasonable measures are taken to protect the project vehicle from theft or damage
To run general errands and assume other duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure the sound functioning of the office and achievement of the co-operative goals.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The ideal applicant must hold a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with credits in English.
Valid Uganda class “DM” & or “DL”
Knowledge of current traffic rules and regulations
Basic knowledge of vehicle operation and the associated mechanics
Familiarity with the lay-out and location with in Uganda.
Physical ability, flexibility and willingness to drive for long hours and occasionally on weekends and/or holidays.
Ability to communicate competently and understand instructions in English and in common local language/s.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to understand and adhere to company vehicle policies and competently complete vehicle-related documentation.
Knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics
Ability to work in a team of different Technical Supervisory Teams in a respectful way.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 16th October 2022

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