Driver - Walter Reed Project Nigeria at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF)

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine is a global nonprofit organization created by Congress in 1983 to assist in accelerating the progress of military medicine. Our unmatched experience in military medical research makes us uniquely qualified to assist investigators and clinicians in managing scientific research. By providing exceptional program management services, we relieve the administrative burden associated with medical research, empowering researchers to make the medical discoveries our warfighters need.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver - Walter Reed Project Nigeria

Job Number: 2023-3887
Location: Abuja
Work Arrangements: 100% on site
Travel: 30% or higher
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Category: Facilities/Property Services

Description 

• This position is responsible for carefully and responsibly driving an official HJF/HJFMRI vehicle to various locations in Abuja and on some occasions, to other cities in Nigeria.
• The Incumbent drives personnel and visitors to various locations, including ministries, embassies and other business organizations.

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for carefully and responsibly driving an official HJF/HJFMRI vehicle to various locations in Abuja and on some occasions, to other cities in Nigeria. The Incumbent drives personnel and visitors to various locations, including ministries, embassies and other business organizations.
• Responsible for the daily preventive maintenance of HJFMRI vehicles, ensuring that the interior of vehicles is in a clean condition, checks fluids levels, hoses, belts and connections.
• Responsible for ensuring that oil, water and other vehicle fluids levels are within appropriate limits.
• Resonsible for reporting defects and malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Ensures passengers fasten seat belts at all times.
• Maintains a daily vechicle mileage log.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate a motor vechicle.
• Must possess good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Capabilities:

• Lifting: May requires lifting materials over 25 lbs.
• Ability to climb, pull, and lift heavy objects.
• Operating motor vehicles, machinery, and/or power tools.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED. 
• 3-5 years experience required.
• Incumbent must have extensive knowledge and understanding of the principles of organizational management.
• A good working knowledge of the Department of State regulations and procedures governing the use of motor pool vehicles.
• Knowledge of host country traffic laws and regulations and geography of the Abuja city and country in general. Must have a good knowledge of automotive operations, safety and maintenance practices

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.