Title: Driver
Reports to: Logistic Coordinator & Transport Coordinator
Location: Burera site & Kigali
Grade: 2A
Number of Position(s): 2
General Responsibilities:
- Provide safe and courteous transport for staff in a professional manner and in accordance with their daily duties.
- Provide transport support to PIH programs as per assigned tasks and per the schedule set by the Transport Supervisor
- and in a timely manner.
- Ensure that assigned vehicle is operated in accordance with Partners In Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima transport policy and guidelines
- Able to provide transport support in situations of emergency.
- Maintain the daily vehicle logs, and complete vehicle condition reporting to supervisor as required
- Ensure that fuel is used efficiently
- Maintain high level of hospitality to PIH donors and other visitors while at the airport and when traveling to sites and within sites
- Ensure full adherence to PIH drivers Code of conduct
Vehicle Maintenance
- Perform daily checks of IMB assigned vehicles in accordance with vehicle checklist.
- Report all vehicle malfunctions or problems to PIH/IMB head or District Mechanic to ensure that its maintenance and repair services are performed on time.
- Ensure that vehicles are always clean and seatbelts and interior upholstery are in good condition.
- Ensure that assigned vehicle is roadworthy before embarking on any trip.
Safety and Security
- Respect and adheres to PIH/IMB transport policy
- Keeps him/herself well-informed of and obeys all traffic laws in Rwanda
- Immediately communicating any safety and security incidents to supervisors
- Safeguards vehicles, travelers, and luggage. Ensures that vehicles are locked at all times and safely parked/garaged after working hours.
- Ensures that all travelers always wear their seatbelts.
- Make sure that a recommended weight of luggage is loaded on top of the vehicles or back-bed in a manner that will prevent damage to the vehicles, and prevent it from falling while the vehicle is moving.
- Responsible for the safety of the vehicle at all times; to ensure the availability of spare tire, vehicle jack kit and other necessary tools when required and are in good condition.
Qualifications/Skills/Abilities/Experience Needed:
- Education level: A2 certificate
- Possession of a valid driving permit category B, D, D1
- Experience of a minimum of 5 years driving in NGOs or public institutions
- Must always be in possession of a valid Rwandan driving license
- Has comprehensive knowledge of and adherence to all current Rwandan traffic laws and specific requirements related to driving International NGO vehicles.
- Ability to live PIH/IMB values: Ubumuntu-Compassion, Ubupfura-Integrity, Ubunyangamugayo-Honesty, Ubwubahane-Mutual respect, Ubumwe-Solidarity, Agaciro-Dignity, Kugira ishyaka-Determination.
At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families, and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!!!!
How to apply:
If you believe that you are the right candidate for the above position, please follow the link https://www.pih.org/pages/employment?p=job%2FoYpcofwH and submit your CV and application letter in pdf or word formats only.
Applications should be submitted no later than 27th August 2023
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