Driver

Job Description

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Driver for a recently-awarded 5-year USAID supply chain and pharmaceutical management project in Ethiopia. The purpose is to provide comprehensive technical assistance to strengthen the health supply chain and pharmaceutical services in select geographic areas in Ethiopia, both of which are cornerstones to achieve critical life-saving priorities.
MSH is a mission-driven, global nonprofit advisory organization that provides governments, health organizations, and the private sector with the strategies, tools, and management support to deliver high-functioning health systems effectively and efficiently. For more than 50 years, we have focused on the people at the heart of the health system – from health ministries to communities, private sector to civil society – in each environment in which we work, serving as trusted advisors to make foundational changes that support the whole health system. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with countries and communities, MSH helps to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by building strong, resilient, sustainable health systems.

 

About the Role

The Driver will provide transportation support to USAID supply chain and pharmaceutical management 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:

• High school diploma is required.

Experience:

• Have valid driver’s license and excellent driving record to drive field vehicles
• Having a qualification in an auto- mechanic is added advantage
• Experience on cash handling and payment service is desirable
• 5+ years of work experience in similar programs in Ethiopia and Previous experience with USAID or other USG funded projects is an advantage
• Proven punctuality and ability to work as part of a team and excellent references is a must
• Computer literacy is an advantage
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with colleagues and partners
• Willingness to travel frequently within the project implementation area is required
• Attention to detail, patience, good humour, flexibility, and overall positive attitude
• A neat and professional appearance
• Proficiency in local languages and English

 

MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements.

MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status.

 

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