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

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

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

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: 22^nd May 2015 by

12:00 pm