Driver/Logistics Assistant job at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Driver/Logistics Assistant job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 - 2024

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: 20 October 2023

Hiring Organization: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Job Details:

Driver Roles
• Operates and maintains transportation vehicles with a focus on safety and courtesy.
• Performs daily vehicle inspections and fills out daily inspection forms.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks on the vehicles when necessary.
• Manages the logging, fueling, and computation of monthly vehicle fuel consumption.
• Ensures that periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported.
• Ensures that vehicles are clean.
• Documents staff usage of vehicles.
• Prepares to trip reports.
• Prepares accident and incident reports as necessary.
• Provides safety briefing to passengers.

Logistics Assistant Roles
• Petty procurement of office consumables.
• Taking charge of the office generator (fueling and service).
• Checking functionality/expiry of firefighting equipment.
• Posting and collecting mail from the Post Office.
• Delivering office supplies to district health Office and health facilities.
• Supporting the store’s assistant with loading and off-loading supplies, arranging stores, and any other stores-related tasks assigned.
• Supporting the coordination of logistical requirements during events like training, workshops, and meetings in the field.
• Carry out any other duties reasonably assigned by the Supervisor.

To be successful, you will have:
• Must have completed O’level.
• Possession of a valid Ugandan driver’s license - Classes: B, DL, DM.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar position, preferably with a USAID-funded agency or nongovernmental organization.
• Training in defensive driving.
• Ability to drive a multi-passenger vehicle safely and appropriately, including the ability to read and interpret road signs in English.
• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to the rules and regulations of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and the Government of Uganda.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to establish good working relationships with, co-workers, and upper-level staff.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a diverse social and cultural environment.
• Ability to prepare concise and accurate records and reports; extensive knowledge of the operations and features of assigned vehicle(s).
• Ability to recognize vehicle maintenance needs; ability to perform minor vehicle repairs; skilled in reasoning skills to interpret policies and procedures, and route directions; and
• Ability to administer First Aid.

Required Competencies:
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and English language oral presentation skills.
• Strong skills in teamwork and networking. Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a diverse social and cultural environment.
• Good working knowledge of computers with the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel.