Driver

• Provide transportation of goods, staff, and other authorized passengers using hospital vehicles in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
• Drive hospital vehicles with strict adherence to local traffic laws and hospital rules and regulations pertaining to vehicles
• Ensure punctuality and safe transportation of visitors, co-workers and patients
• Carry out hospital errands as required
• Operate and maintain the assigned vehicle(s) in a manner that ensures the safety of the vehicle(s) and its passengers and maximizes the vehicles’ life
• Ensure that vehicle road licenses and insurance are renewed as needed
• Maintain the vehicle log book for official trips daily and keep accurate, up to date records of trips (mileage) and repairs submitted to the supervisor regularly
• Take all necessary measures to avoid theft of the vehicles, including locking doors and windows and parking in secure places
• Inspect the vehicles on a regular basis to detect any faults and/or damage, whether accidental or otherwise

Qualifications & Experience:

• Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least a pass in English language
• A certificate in Logistics and Motor Vehicle Mechanic is an added advantage
• Must possess a valid driving permit of classes C1, C, D1, D
• Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience of a clean driving record in an NGO or healthcare setting
• Computer literacy – conversant with Microsoft Office
• Willingness to stay overnight (on outreaches and when picking up guests at the airport) and to undertake duties during odd hours

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to think clearly during emergency and urgent situations
• Good knowledge of current traffic rules and regulations
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read road maps and follow directions
• Ability to read, write and speak English and one other language
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and vehicle maintenance
• Public relations and customer care, time management and flexibility