Driver at Jhpiego Nigeria - Niger & Ondo

Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families. In collaboration with some its partners: Jhpiego, mDoc and the Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF), will be implementing a MSD for Mothers funded cooperative agreement called MSD for Mothers (MFM) Quality of Care (QoC) Project. This project offer a unique and synergistic approach to co-design and implement an innovative QoC model to achieve the projects expected outputs, focusing on indirect causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. The project will be implemented in 2 states - Abuja and Lagos for a minimum period of 15 months.

We are currently recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Locations: Niger and Ondo
Supervisor: TBD
Reports to: Data Analyst
Slot: 2

Background

• Intermittent preventive treatment of malaria during pregnancy (IPTp) with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine is one of the key interventions recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) for preventing malaria among pregnant women living in high malaria transmission countries including Nigeria.
• Despite the availability of this affordable intervention and medicines, a high proportion of pregnant women do not have access to them. Unitaid is funding Jhpiego - An Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University and her partners to implement a five- year project - "Transforming Intermittent preventive treatment of malaria for optimal pregnancy” (TIPTOP) in four African countries - Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC); Madagascar; Mozambique and Nigeria. In Nigeria the project will be implemented in Ebonyi, Niger and Ondo States.

Overview

• The Driver will be responsible for driving the project vehicle for UNITAID-TIPTOP business purposes, including driving staff to project- supported facilities within the State. The Driver will provide logistical/transport/office support for the Jhpiego Nigeria office.
• This includes maintaining office vehicle(s), ensuring that the vehicle policies are adhered to, driving and assisting with other office duties. The Driver will maintain vehicle mileage and related records as required by Jhpiego policies.
• S/he is expected to be flexible and work longer than office hours when in the field and departing/arriving from the field. Also, when not in the field the Driver is expected to report to work early in order to assist with other office duties.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of secondary school certificate (SSC) with a pass in English and Mathematics
• Valid driving license with excellent driving ability
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar position preferably in an NGO
• Basic knowledge of automobiles and ability to make minor repairs and perform preventive maintenance
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines
• Working knowledge of a local language in the project state will be an advantage.
• Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization.

Application Closing Date
4th June, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and CV as one Single Document indicating location to: ng-recruitment@jhpiego.org

Note

• Candidates that do not comply with the application instruction will be disqualified. The title/subject of your email and application should be the position / Location you are applying for.
• Only shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for an interview. Please note that any successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.