Project Driver at Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS) - 2 Openings

Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS), is a non-profit, non-governmental organization registered in 2007 with a core objective of expanding quality health care and treatment in Africa. HIFASS is committed to enhancing the quality of lives of the vulnerable population including women, children and disabled persons in Nigeria. We provide local driven solutions to advance better development outcome in health, education and other social services.

HIFASS in partnership with other development organizations implement donor-funded community Orphans & Vulnerable Children (OVC) and Pediatric ART Saturation Support programs Cross River, Akwa Ibom & Kano States.

Currently we are seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Project Driver

Location: Kano
Report to: Finance & Admin Director
Job Type: Full Time
Slot: 2 Openings

Position Summary

• Serves as driver and logistics assistant for official activities.
• Carefully and responsibly drive official vehicle to and from-various locations within Nigeria.
• S/he will provide daily preventive maintenance and routine check of official vehicles.
• Reports defects and malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Monitor expiration and renewal of driver’s and vehicle license.
• Ensures passengers fasten seat belts at all times.

Other Functions include:

• Complete daily check list for the Project vehicles
• Prepare monthly report on Vehicle’s performance
• Provide office logistics assistant for the project when necessary
• Log all movements in the mileage log book and ensure passengers sign off on arrival
• Airport pick and drop off
• Ensure prompt services and maintenance of the Project Vehicle before due date
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 5 - 10 years driving experience
• Must possess valid professional driver’s license
• Evidence of post primary education and training in security, Defensive driving, vehicle operation/maintenance is required
• General knowledge and familiarity of the Nigerian national road network.
• Experience in similar position with a multilateral organization (e.g. UN agencies) and/or bilateral organization (e.g. International/Local implementing partners) will be of advantage.

Application Closing Date
3rd May, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter in only one attachment (PDF Format), explaining suitability for the job to: hifass_lopin3@hifass-hfi.org Please indicate the title of the position and choice of location as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only shortlisted applicant will be invited for interview
• HIFASS will not cover any cost for invited shortlisted candidates.