Driver/Logistic Assistant at the Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS)

Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS), is a non-profit organization registered in 2007 in Nigeria with a core objective of expanding quality health care and treatment in Africa. Our vision is enhancing healthier and safer communities, while our mission is to collaborate with partners to promote comprehensive and sustainable interventions for public health, support military medicine and health diplomacy for peace, stability and development of communities. Over the years HIFASS has provided manpower and associated technical support to PEPFAR, Research activities, USAID and World Bank funded projects in Nigeria and further more played a role in the management of personnel services.

HIFASS is therefore seeking the employment of the position below to support the existing government health systems with necessary equipment, materials and infrastructure to improve healthcare provisions to refugees and host communities in Taraba State:

Job Title: Driver/Logistic Assistant

Location: Taraba
Field Operations Job Type: 3 months
Reports To: Finance and Admin Officer
Work Hours: full-time 40 hours/week

Basic Function

• The incumbent 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.

Major Responsibilities

• 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;
• Ensure prompt services and maintenance of the project vehicle before due date;
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications/Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• SSCE/ OND/B.Sc, and Trade Test Certificate.
• Minimum of 2-3 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).
• Excellent knowledge of English and good working knowledge of any the local language.

Application Closing Date
1st October, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and CV to "The Human Resources Manager (HIFASS)" via: [email protected] specifying the "Job Title" on the Subject of the mail.

Note

• Candidates must be resident or ready to relocate to Taraba State.
• Kindly attach additional certificates that support or address the requirements listed for the position in one PDF format, Cover Letter and CV together in one Word format. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview in Abuja.