Driver at Medecins du Monde (MdM)

Medecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care. MdM operating in Nigeria, Borno state since October 2016.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Location: Zango LGA, Katsina
Job type: Full-time (Onsite)

Main Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the logistics officer, the Driver is in charge of driving MdM vehicles according to the MdM procedures, and assisting the logistics team for maintenance of the office/guesthouse/warehouse and loading/unloading goods and material into the cars.

Task Description
Driving vehicles and passenger safety and security of transported materials/equipment’s:

• Following MDM driving Regulation
• Adapting his/her behavior and driving to assure passengers' security, MDM equipment and the rest of road/street users (drivers, pedestrians, etc.).
• Always drive according to the Nigerian circulation code and respecting speed limits
• Always wearing safety belt while driving and ensuring all passengers do the same 
• Ensuring having a valid driving license and always have it ready for any eventual inspection
• Ensuring that all necessary documents are valid and renewed before the expiration date (yearly road safety check, registration of main drivers with the Rental Company, etc.) 

Maintenance of the vehicle:

• Checking on a regular basis the vehicle's motor, oil level, breaks liquid, air pressure of wheels, wind shield liquid, etc. 
• Alerting direct supervisor in case of technical problem or need for maintenance 
• Organizing or if possible carrying out of any necessary maintenance after validation of direct supervisor
• Ensuring the vehicle is clean on the inside and outside
• Ensuring all necessary equipment and material is present in the vehicle and in good condition (tools, spare wheel, airlift, belts, ropes, etc.) 
• Refilling the fuel tank each time the tank is at half of its capacity
• Remaining stand-by in the office in between movements

Other duties/responsibilities:

• Realize small purchases following the orders of the logistics officer
• Fill a logbook with kilometers and fuel consumption he does 
• Supporting the team for manual tasks (load/unload the vehicle)
• Participate in internal work meetings and inform MdM team on log issues 
• Report any security related issues to the supervisor 
• Supporting operational organization of field trips
• Loading and offloading of the vehicle
• Maintaining full confidentiality for all work-related information

Other:

• Be flexible in performing his/her duties 
• Inform immediately the security focal point in case of any security problem 
• Perform other additional duties on request of the logistics officer
• Respect MdM rules and regulations including driver’s rules
• Given the operational context, employees are strongly encouraged to reside in Daura LGA which is proximal to Zango LGA the implementation area.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and cover letter in one document to: recruitment.nigeria@medecinsdumonde.net using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Please note that MDM does not engage in or accept bribes in exchange for job opportunities. Any attempts to offer or accept bribes will result in immediate disqualification from the recruitment process.
• Due to the nature of this role, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged