Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP) Recruits Transport/Logistics Assistants (4 Positions)

Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP) is a leading indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes better healthcare for all Nigerians through the creation of strong and sustainable health systems. CIHP is consistent with global orientation towards the transfer of program management and implementation responsibilities of donor-supported programs to indigenous organizations. This is aimed at increasing local ownership, funding effectiveness and strengthening of local talent for the adequate provision of quality technical assistance for healthcare and development in Nigeria as part of the US President's Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR II )'s central sustainability theme. The broadened scope of objectives has created the need for increased staff capacity around new and enlarged areas of focus.

Working with CIHP is all about making a difference to people's lives by ensuring quality and sustainable health service provision. Provided, that you have the dedication, commitment, community spirit and client service skills to make a positive difference to the many thousands of people who will be relying on you, we can offer you a fair, diverse, dynamic and flexible learning environment across our six field offices or at the central office in Abuja, Nigeria.

We are recruiting for the positions of:

Job Title: Transport/Logistics Assistant x4

Location: Abuja, Akwa Ibom

Responsibilities

• Incumbent provides reliable and secure driving services to the project team
• Ensures proper use of vehicle and ensure day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
• Transports program items with due regard to time schedules. Logs official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
• Maintain assigned office vehicle, checks oils, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that vehicles are kept clean
• Takes precautions for the security of vehicle and its contents
• Ensures that vehicle is properly secured at all-time
• Ensures that all rules, regulations and local requirements are adhered to
• Projects a professional company image through interaction, appearance and attitude
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• WASC/ GCE O'Level certificate
• Valid Driver's license with at least 3 years work experience as a driver
• Safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
• Experience in driving various makes of cars and transmission type an asset.
• Ability to read and understand the essential meaning of a wide variety of written material including program guidelines, manuals and instructions; Knowledge of security issues, vehicle safety and control Systems
• Ability to prepare internal notes and complete necessary forms. Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Must satisfactorily pass an alcohol test (if required)
• Ability to write and communicate in English.

General Requirements

• All positions require candidates that are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite, computer applications and Internet/Emails
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Significant amount of travel may be involved for all positions.
• Commitment to and understanding of organizations vision, values and principles including rights-based/gender approaches would be expected.

Terms of Employment

• The organization offers highly competitive salary packages for all positions.
• Appointments for each of these positions will be subject to a probationary period.
• Local terms and conditions are applicable.

Application Closing Date
10th January, 2013

Method of Application
Interested/Qualified candidates should apply by email with CV and a suitability statement of not more than 200 words as a Microsoft Word attachment to:
hr@cihpng.org
The subject of the email should be the POSITION title and the applicant's full name e.g. Finance Associate -  Mary John.

Applications not sent in this format will NOT be processed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.