Vacancy: Driver
Maryland Global Initiatives
Corporation (MGIC) is an affiliate of University of Maryland, Baltimore
(UMB).
UMB has a Global Health Program which
is delivered through the Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) and
housed by various institutes among them the Institute of Human Virology
(IHV).
The Institute has led efforts to
build National Health Systems in each country via strategic international,
national, and local collaborations through the design and implementation of
unique education, training, and treatment programs addressing each country’s
complex HIV/AIDS epidemics.
In Kenya, UMB through the Institute
of Human Virology started operations in 2004 under the AIDS Relief Project
consortium funded by Presidential Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
through HRSA/CDC.
This was the beginning of UMB’s work
in Kenya which has seen implementation of 11 grants to-date.
MGIC seeks candidates for multiple positions for an anticipated $22,000, 000 health service delivery program that will support implementation and expansion of comprehensive HIV prevention, Care & Treatment programs; establish systems for quality assurance and improvement; and support strengthening of county and sub county systems for sustainable HIV service delivery.
“These positions are subject to
project award and funding”
Driver
Reporting to the Administration
Officer the driver will be responsible for facilitating timely, efficient and
safe transportation of authorized persons and/or parcels to designated places;
and ensure organization’s vehicles are well maintained in a clean and
mechanically sound condition, within the legal requirements of the Government
of Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate assigned vehicle in a safe and
courteous manner.
- Read and interpret maps and driving directions
to plan the most efficient route service.
- Present safety briefing to passenger prior to
each trip departure.
- Responsible for the safekeeping of all vehicle
equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares etc.
- Keep the vehicle ready, clean and on standby –
ready for use at all times.
- Keep the assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and
outside
- Maintain accurate, up to date records on trip
sheets, vehicle maintenance, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle
condition reports and other records.
- Fuel assigned vehicle and perform minor
maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle(s) as required.
- Coordinate the schedule for vehicles
maintenance with staff to minimize services interruptions.
- Ensure that the vehicle has all required
registrations/ licensing and inspections, and that necessary documentation
is retained with the vehicle.
- Undertaking basic servicing of vehicles by
routine checking of oil, brakes, etc; and ensuring preventative
maintenance is undertaken.
- Monitoring breakdowns and report to designated
officer for corrective action.
Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of the operations and
features of the assigned vehicle(s).
- Auto mechanic, administrative experience and
basic computer knowledge, will be an added advantage.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Report writing skills and ability to read
maps.
- S/he should have a clean driving license,
Certificate of good conduct and at least 3 years active driving
experience.
- ‘O’ level certificate, college certificate
will be an added advantage.
- First Aid Certificate.
How to Apply
If you meet the above mentioned
qualifications, you are requested to send your cover letter and CV to
hr@mgickenya.org by January 13, 2016.
Candidates are requested to indicate
the title of the position being applied on the subject line of the email.
Only shortlisted candidate will be
contacted.
Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
