Driver at Health and Development Support Programme (HANDS)

Health and Development Support Programme (HANDS) is a homegrown Non-Governmental Organization that is officially registered in Nigeria. It was founded in 1995 with the primary goal of supporting the National Onchocerciasis Control Programme in Nigeria as CBM Onchocerciasis Control programme. Over time, HANDS has broadened its scope to encompass various initiatives aimed at improving public health, fostering development, and providing emergency services. HANDS envisions a quality life with equal opportunities in an inclusive society. The organization collaborates with communities, government agencies, and developmental organizations to achieve its objectives. The organization is active in the FCT and multiple states across Nigeria, focusing on controlling and elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), preventing blindness, promoting disability inclusion, offering clubfoot treatment, and providing reproductive health, gender mainstreaming and emergency response services. HANDS' headquarters is situated in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Location: Katsina
Employment Type: Contract

Job Purpose

• The purpose of the Driver’s position is to drive professionally, maintain and be responsible for HANDS’ STILNN programme vehicles at all times; and to ensure the overall goals and objectives of the organization are met and responsibilities of the project are fully attained within HANDS partnership.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that you have the Nigerian Road Safety approved driver license with you at all time.
• Ensure the project vehicles are road worthy and report all mechanical fault promptly to the programme officer
• Ensure that you are with the organization Identity card at all time
• Obey all traffic regulations in line with Nigeria Highway Code.
• Avoid unnecessary speeding and be vigilant while overtaking
• Ensure that your vehicle is clean at all time.
• Keep a daily accurate Log book with accompany mileage and maintenance record.
• Do not drink alcohol while on duty.
• Ensure that the programme assignment is of paramount priority always, avoid accidental occurrences while running errands.
• Put on the official uniform always during official duties
• Always park vehicle after closing hours in the office premises.

Risk Involved:

• The position of Drivermay involve risks such as drivingto remote hard to reach areas to ensure Programme Officer achives the aims. The Driver must be prepared to address these risks with attention to detail, analytical skills, and a commitment to upholding driving and ethical standards.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2024.