Driver at Lagos State Government Grant Management Unit

The Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMOH) remains the only state to receive direct funding from the Global Fund since 2017 and is currently a Principal Recipient for the implementation of the Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) grant during the 2024 – 2026 implementation period.

As the Principal Recipient, the Ministry of Health is legally responsible for managing the grant and ensuring the achievement of the programmatic results and accountability of the grant's resources. To fulfil the mandate of the Principal Recipient, the Ministry of Health established the Global Fund Grant Management Unit (GMU) to carry out the functions of the PR. The Grant Management Unit works with the implementing units within the LSMOH, and other implementing partners in executing its mandate and ensuring that the grant is managed and implemented in compliance with the grant agreement signed between the Global Fund and the Principal Recipient.

To ensure a healthy work environment, the LSMOH/GMU has a zero-tolerance to Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment of beneficiaries, implementers, suppliers, and staff. Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) is everyone’s responsibility, and all staff are required to always adhere to the Code of Conduct, which enshrines the principles of PSEAH. Cases of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment can be reported to lagosstatewapa.org or through the whistle-blower line 07069942698.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Location: Lagos

Overall Objective

• Support the implementation of program activities in accordance with the approved work plan across all supported LGAs.
• Responsible for operating the vehicle to provide transportation services to the LSMoH/GMU, move expendable and non-expendable supplies, equipment and furnishing, as necessary; ensure that preventive maintenance of the vehicle is performed on a regular basis.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide reliable and secure driving services to the Lagos State Ministry of Health / Grant Management Unit (GMU) as required.
• Ensure cost-savings through, amongst others, proper use and timely maintenance of daily vehicle logs.
• Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle.
• Report any mechanical fault in good time for repairs to be carried out and cross check to see that the repairs were well carried out.
• At all times, make sure that copies of vehicle insurance including office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit and necessary spare parts are available.
• Learn and comply with all security requirements, when driving and using the vehicle
• Ensure that all immediate measures required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents
• Support the GMU by providing administrative and clerical support as requested, including in preparing, copying, collating, binding, filing and distributing documents, mail and notifications, as instructed
• Provide logistics and administrative support during activities as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of the Global Fund Grant Management Unit.

Other Duties:

• Undertake special projects and assignments as required.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Secondary Education, relevant trade test, and valid driving license.
• A minimum of 5 years work experience as driver
• Sound knowledge of the federal republic of Nigeria driving requirements
• Must be registered with the Lagos State Drivers institute.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2025, 5:00 pm.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send
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