lpas, a global non-profit health organization working in Nigeria, is currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:
Job Title: Driver
Location: Abeokuta, Ogun
Job Descriptions
- The Driver position is responsible for meeting the transportation needs of the project as assigned.
- In accordance with supervisors instructions, transports in-country employees and visitors within the city and surrounding area.
- Maintains vehicle in clean and serviceable condition and performs minor maintenance of a preventive nature. Completes trip tickets and mileage. Collects and deliver mails around the city
- This is a full-time position based in Abeokuta, Ogun state and is available for immediate start.
Key Responsibilities
- Fulfill the transport needs and carry out the driving requirements of the office as directed
- Convey staff to the various places and destinations as they may need to visit in the course of their work.
- Facilitate the transfer of visitors to/from their respective hotels to the office as well as airport transfers upon request.
- Ensure the safety of staff and visitors by driving safely at all times.
- Record all trips in the vehicle log-book.
- Ensure vehicles always have sufficient fuel; manage vehicle fuel cards and maintain proper logs of trips made. Confirm card usage and reconcile fuel bills before sending to finance for payment processing.
- Ensure security of vehicles.
- Maintain the cleanliness of vehicles by regularly washing the Interior and exterior.
- Ensure vehicles are kept in good working order; regularly check lights, Indicators, brakes, tire pressure, oil, battery and radiator and report any defects to the supervisor.
- Conduct trips using the shortest possible route and avoid unnecessary deviations and multiple tops to minimize mileage and time wastage
- Follow the correct procedure in the event of an accident. Notify the supervisor immediately and render assistance where necessary
- In liaison with the supervisor, ensure that all necessary servicing is performed by reputable outlets
- Display good road manners and obey all traffic regulations. Stop only where it is safe to do so
- Understand that use of vehicles for personal trips by self or other staff is prohibited
- Run official errands as directed, pay office bills, collect and deliver packages/mail from the post office. Make bank deposits upon request by the finance team
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements for the Position
- Completion of elementary school
- Must have a valid driving license
- A minimum of one year of driving experience in the south-west of Nigeria
- Must be resident in Ogun State.
- Must have basic skills in vehicle maintenance; ability to do simple general maintenance as required on the vehicle
- Must be conversant with all traffic regulations and the Highway Code.
- Must be ready to make long distance trips
- Basic skills in office operating systems is an added advantage
Application Closing Date
26th August, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to:
[email protected] Application should be sent with the title "Driver-Ogun"