Driver | Tigray-Mekelle
Locations: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Organization: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Job Description
Background:
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Driver for a recently awarded 5-year USG 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.
Overall Responsibilities:
The Driver will provide transportation support to USG- SCS Activity 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 making 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:
Required: High school diploma, have valid driver’s license and excellent driving record to drive field vehicles
Preferred: Having a qualification in an auto- mechanic is an added advantage and Experience in cash handling and payment service is desirable
Experience:
Required: +5 years of experience in Ethiopia and Previous experience on USG funded projects.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proven punctuality and ability to work as part of a team and excellent references are a must.
- Computer literacy is an advantage
- Attention to detail, patience, good hum our, flexibility, and overall positive attitude.
- Proficiency in local languages and English
Competencies:
- Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with colleagues and partners.
- A willingness to travel frequently within the project implementation area is required.
- Attention to detail, patience, good hum our, flexibility, and overall positive attitude.
- A neat and professional appearance.
- Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with colleagues and partners
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.
