Driver

Job Summary

Under supervision of FASC/WUs Head, the ideal candidate will possess of Defense Driving & Control( DDC), have awareness and commitment to traffic regulations; Basic skill in providing first aid; Awareness of Insurance policy terms and conditions; Awareness of the need to safely take patients as quickly as possible to the intended medical centers, Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of Governance bodies, especially in the NGO setting, Good sense of cleanliness, Knowledge about vehicles operations, Good knowledge of the main roads and side roads around the work areas, Pro-Choice

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Drives the vehicle assigned to him safely, with strict observance of traffic rules and regulations and the organization’s internal policy;
• Ensures that the vehicle is utilized for the sole purpose of the organization’s work;
• Checks and ensures the timely filling and rational use of fuel and oil supplies to the organization’s vehicles;
• Ascertains that the necessary appliances (spare tyre, fire extinguisher, tools, etc.) are readily available in the vehicle;
• Ensures proper cleanliness, maintenance, servicing repair and safe keeping of the vehicle.
• Ensures the annual inspection of the vehicle before the set deadline.
• Distributes/collects letters, packages, parcels and messages on behalf of the organization;
• Fills in fuel and oil consumed and kilometer readings before and after any travel on appropriate transport forms and submits same to his/her immediate supervisor;
• Fills up the vehicle log book accurately and submits it on regular basis to the transport supervisor;
• Informs to his/her supervisor any incident or safety problems faced up on travel immediately;
• Conducts standard checks of the vehicle every day before operating and ensures that regular maintenance work is carried out at recommended Km reading.
• Performs related tasks as reasonably required

Skills

• Good sense of cleanliness, Knowledge about vehicles operations
• Good knowledge of the main roads and side roads around the project areas,

Language & Contextual Knowledge Requirement:

• Proficiency in local languages (Afan Oromo) and Familiarity with West Hararge Zone or similar socio-cultural and geographic contexts is desirable

Minimum Required Qualification:

• 10th/12th Grade Completion and III Grade Driving License or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience:

• Three/3/ years directly relevant experience