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Driver at Jhpiego, Kampala, Uganda

Jhpiego

Driver at Jhpiego, Kampala, Uganda

Jhpiego

Full time Job

Date Posted: November 28, 2024

Application deadline:

Expired on: December 18, 2024 5:00pm

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Job description

The Driver will provide logistical/transport/office support for the Jhpiego office. This includes maintaining office vehicle(s), ensuring that the vehicle policies are adhered to, driving and assisting with other office duties.  The Driver will maintain vehicle mileage and related records as required by Jhpiego policies. The Driver is expected to be flexible and work longer than office hours when in the field and departing/arriving from the field.  Also, when not in the field the Driver is expected to report to assist with other office duties.  

Responsibilities

  • Drive Jhpiego office vehicles on official trips as necessary.  
  • Deliver project equipment, supplies, and documents to designated locations within set timelines.  
  • Ensure the safety of all passengers in the vehicle whether they are staff, consultants or colleagues.   
  • Ensure early departure to/from the field to ensure that the car is driven in accordance with Jhpiego, GOU and USG policies, rules and regulations.   
  • Ensure that any office vehicle S/he drives meets all legal requirements  
  • Ensure that the office vehicle has the necessary equipment like spare tires, lifesavers, toolbox, first aid kit, etc. and is always kept clean.  
  • He/she should maintain the motor vehicle logs and monitor fuel consumption, mileage and other minor vehicle maintenance issues.  
  • Assist in packing training materials for field travel and while in the field, he/she will assist the Jhpiego team with other tasks.  
  • Assist with office functions like making photocopies of documents and binding, packing training materials for distribution when the need arises.  
  • Assist the Office Assistant when necessary: Answer the telephone, forwards calls, provide phone assistance for outgoing calls ensuring messages are taken clearly and accurately. Receive visitors and direct them as necessary.  

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum O-level education  
  • Valid Ugandan Driver’s License with classes B, CM, and DL. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum five years’ experience in driving in Uganda in an INGO. 
  • Experience driving for/in USG funded projects or embassy/mission. 
  • Certificate in Defensive Driving.  

Application deadline:

Expired on: December 18, 2024

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