Driving Jobs in Nigeria at John Snow Inc (JSI)

John Snow Inc (JSI) and its non profit affiliate JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., are public health research and consulting firms dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world.

JSI builds local capacity to address critical health problems, collaborating with local partners to assist countries, governments, communities, families, and individuals to develop their skills and identify solutions that meet their public health needs. Through management assistance, research and evaluation, education, and training, JSI works to enable agencies and health professionals to provide appropriate services in an effective and compassionate manner.

JSI is in need of the position below in Abuja office operations.

Job Position: Drivers

Location: Abuja
Term: Two years with possible extension depending on availability of funding.

Job Summary
The Drivers will work with staff of the project to provide support for implementation of the program that will entail driving staff from Abuja to other parts of the Country, and running office errands.
This is a full time position based in Abuja; salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history

Job Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Clean and inspect the vehicle on a daily basis and complete the “Daily Vehicle inspection Form”.
• Perform basic routine check (oil, water, battery, tire pressure lights etc.) every morning and always with a view to identifying any faults and reporting same promptly to the office manager or finance and Administration officer
• In liaison with the office/Admin officer maintain a register for planned vehicle servicing and ensuring this is adhered to.
• Bring to the knowledge of the project management any fault noticed and repairs to be carried out on the vehicles immediately as it is noticed.
• Maintain a vehicle movement log/register and log book and ensure that staff or any other official taken on a trip signs off the logbook at the end of each journey.
• Take responsibility for driving staff and official visitors to all approved journeys/destinations.
• Assist in carrying out dispatch of all official mails/packages as determined by the program office.
• Report to the Admin/Finance officer when the vehicle is due for refueling; complete the ‘Fuel Coupon Form’ for fuel replenishment.
• Ensure that passengers comply with proper safety routine while in the vehicle,
• In liaison with the Finance/Admin officer, ensure that the vehicle is equipped with Emergency and first aid kits.
• Performing any other duties as may be directed.

Supervision and Reporting
The Driver will work under the supervision of the Administrative officer

Job Qualification

• Minimum SSCE/GCE certificate or it’s equivalent
• Holder of valid Driving License Class E
• Knowledge of standard highway traffic codes
• Demonstrate experience of the Nigerian road network system.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Certificate in Basic Vehicle Maintenance is an added advantage
• Basic computer literacy required

Competencies

• Ability to drive safely and apply road rules
• Flexible and dependable i.e. ability to respond and react appropriately to the unexpected
• Pleasant personality and willing to follow and implement instructions
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to interact with all cadre of staff and be a good team player
• Detail oriented, honest and patient

Application Deadline
29th March 2011.

How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume by e-mail to: [email protected] Salary requirement should be included with application. Position applied for should be entered in the subject line of your email.