Driver-USAID Uganda

USAID SUSTAIN Project Jobs - Driver at University Research Co., LLC (URC)

Job Title: Driver

Organisation: University Research Co., LLC (URC)

Project Name: USAID-funded Strengthening Uganda’s Systems for Treating AIDS Nationally (SUSTAIN) Project

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Administration Officer- Fleet Management

About URC:

University Research Co., LLC (URC) is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center

for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States.

About USAID SUSTAIN Project:

University Research Co., LLC (URC), a US-based public health organization working in Uganda since 2005, is implementing the USAID-funded Strengthening Uganda’s Systems for Treating AIDS Nationally (SUSTAIN) project. The project supports delivery of quality HIV prevention, treatment, care and laboratory services at selected regional referral and general hospitals.

Job Summary: The incumbent will be tasked to safely drive staff members to execute their duties, maintain timely schedule set by program staff, deliver/pick mail, project materials, equipment and supplies, keep the vehicle in a good mechanical condition and ensure vehicle is prepared for long trips on rough terrain prior to field visits, maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle, ensure that the first aid kit is in place and stocked at all times, complete the vehicle log book on a daily basis, ensure adherence and compliance of rules and regulations outlined in URC vehicle use policies

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

· Safely drive staff members to execute their duties, including Kampala-based meetings and trainings and regular field visits. Maintain timely schedule set by program staff.

· In charge of delivering /picking mail, project materials, equipment and supplies, as requested on a daily basis.

· Keep the vehicle in a good mechanical condition and ensure vehicle is prepared for long trips on rough terrain prior to field visits.

· Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle both inside and out. Ensure that the first aid kit is in place and stocked at all times.

· Ensure routine monthly service of the vehicle, including oil changes and general service.

· Responsible for completing the vehicle log book on a daily basis, recording all travel and requiring staff transported to sign, and submit to Finance & Administration Director for review and approval on a weekly basis.

· Maintain rules and regulations outlined in URC vehicle use policies.

· Perform any other related duties as may be assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

· The ideal candidate for the USAID Project Driver Jobs should hold an O-level Certificate with relevant training. Knowledge of mechanics is an added advantage.

· Hold a Valid Driver’s License

· Four or more years’ driving experience and 2 years’ experience in project related work.

· Familiar with all terrain in Uganda.

· Fluent written and spoken English

· Ability to work with an international/multi-cultural team is desired

· High level of integrity, Honest and Trustworthy and Flexible

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates should send applications including their cover letters, updated curriculum vita (resumes), copies of academic credentials and contact information for three professional references by addressed to:

Human Resource & Administration Coordinator,

University Research Co., LLC - Centre for Human Services,

Plot 7 Ntinda View Crescent, Naguru Kampala, UGANDA

E-mail them to: hr-uganda@urc-chs.com

Deadline: 22nd May 2015 by 12:00 pm