Driver (2 Positions) -Debre Berhan & Dessie
Location: Debre Berhan & Dessie, Amhara, Ethiopia
Organization: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Job Description
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:
The Driver will provide transportation support to AFGHS project staff and visitors for project-related activities. Deliver program materials and equipment to different places and project implementation areas (regions, zones, woredas and health facilities) as appropriate. The Driver maintains project vehicles and log of vehicle use, cleans and follows up on vehicles services timeframe for the wellbeing of the vehicles in conformity with MSH’s Safety and Security Policies.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure the project vehicle assigned is in top condition, well oiled, well fueled, clean inside and outside, and ready for use each day with appropriate toolkits, first-aid-kits, personal protective materials (PPM).
- Drive MSH staff and partners while maintaining passenger confidence on their safety and security and timely transport to destination.
- Deliver program materials and equipment to project implementation areas (regions, zones, woredas and health facilities) as appropriate.
- Drive, maintain and servicing the project vehicles in keeping with the highest safety standards.
- Ensuring proper long-term and day-to-day maintenance of all vehicles, including checking oil and other fluids, battery, brakes, tires, and other critical equipment.
- Performing pick-ups, deliveries, repairs and makes purchases of office supplies as directed by supervisor.
- Greeting and directing visitors.
- Arranging for the collection and delivery of mail or documents, as directed.
- Knowledge on measures to ensure cost-savings through proper use of vehicle; timely maintenance, repairs, purchase of parts for replacement; efficient scheduling of trips.
- Administrative experience with experience performing computations preferred.
- Ensure all trips are supported by approved trip authorization forms and coordinate with administrative unit on trip scheduling.
- Promptly complete logbook and other daily vehicle records.
- Assist in ensuring vehicle registration; licenses, insurance, etc. are current and compliant with road regulations.
- Compliant with MSH safety and security policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:
- High school diploma is required.
- Having qualifications in an auto- mechanic is an added advantage.
- Computer literacy is an advantage
- Defensive driving certificate is an advantage
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION:
- Have valid driving license & excellent driving records for 4WD vehicles
- Computer literacy is an advantage
- Defensive driving certificate is an advantage
Required Number: (2)
Duty Station: Debre Berhan and Dessie
NB: Please indicate the specific location for the position you are applying in your application letter.
MSH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
