Driver at Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN)

Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) was established in 1998 as a non-governmental Organization to serve as a collective voice of PLHIV in the Country. The Organization is registered with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Nigeria in September 2004.

NEPWHAN is now Seventeen (17) Years Old as a vibrant patient community network in Nigeria. The network formed since 1998 has established structures at the zonal and all States including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and as well saddled with the responsibility of coordinating, supervising and monitoring activities and programs of over 1, 030 support groups membership across the Federation making it one of the biggest Patient network in Africa. Our GOALNEPWHAN has formed constituent bodies; Association of Youth Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (APYIN), Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN), Association of Religious Leaders Living with and Personally Affected by HIV/AIDS (NINERELA+) to advocate and provide HIV programming intervention for the specific needs of their targets and members.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract
Report to: Admin Officer

Job Summary: Driving and Maintenance of vehicles
The Driver will provide transport support services to the office and performs the under listed duties:

• Responsible for driving Project vehicles assigned to him by the Admin officer
• Clean and inspect the vehicle on daily basis and complete daily vehicle inspection form
• Perform basic routine check (oil, water battery, tyre pressure, lights etc.) and always with a view to identify any faults and promptly reporting same to the Admin Officer
• Maintain a register for planned vehicle servicing and ensure that it is adhered to
• Bring to the knowledge of the Admin Officer and if on transit an officer assigned to the vehicle and fault noticed and repairs to be carried out immediately
• Maintain vehicle movement register and log book and ensure that staff or any other official visitor taken on a trip signs off the logbook at the end of each journey
• Take responsibility for driving staff and visitor to all approved journeys/destinations.
• Assist in carrying out the dispatch of all official mails/packages/ messages as may be determined by the Admin officer
• Report to the Admin officer when Vehicle is due for refueling and fill the necessary document/form for fuel replenishment or take funds to procure the fuel and thereafter retire the advance.
• Ensure that passengers comply with proper safety routine while in the vehicle
• In liaison with the Admin Officer to ensure that the Vehicle is equipped with emergency first aid kits.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Admin officer.

General Persons Specification:

• This includes and not limited to: punctuality; good team worker; proactive; flexible approach to change; Client-focused; attention to detail; professional approach; enthusiasm for the role.

Others:

• Be honest and trustworthy
• Be respectful
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.

Qualifications

• Minimum of SSCE
• OND / ND / NCE is an Advantage
• Minimum of 5 years driving experience in Abuja
• Mechanic Experience Is an added advantage
• Valid Driver’s License
• Smart, Neat with good communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to drive both Manual and Automatic Vehicle.

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter as one (1) MS Word Document or PDF to: [email protected] indicate the position they apply for in the subject line of the email, as follows: Name, Position, and Location. E.g. Peter James Okoh_NEPWHAN Headquarters, Abuja.

Note

• Preference will be given to persons living with HIV PLHIV, who are qualified for the positions.
• Only successful candidates will be contacted at every stage.