Driver

FHI360

About FHI360

FHI 360 works with the Uganda Ministry of Health (MOH) and Office of the Prime Minister to implement national policies, guidelines and tools that expand access to and the quality of maternal, newborn and child health services. As an implementing partner on the U.S Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Uganda Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition Activity, FHI 360 works with the MOH to improve maternal and child health and nutrition outcomes by supporting the health care system in developing and implementing policies, guidelines and interventions; increasing the use of data to guide program design and implementation; facilitating knowledge-sharing to document and share best practices; and strengthening coordination and linkages across government sectors to improve collaboration and efficiency. Our experts have also conducted research to inform the development of new ways to increase access to contraceptives and have played a key role in the expansion of injectable contraceptives.

Job Description

Performs work in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation of clients to and from various destinations in the country office. Assists clients during entry and exit from vehicles as necessary and other courtesies. Assumes responsibility for care and maintenance of the vehicle; washes exterior and cleans interior; ensures maintenance and repair of the vehicle.

Responsibilities

Transports Country Office staff, consultants, and visitors to designated approved locations.
Ensures safety, cleanliness, security and maintenance of the vehicle.
Provides day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle with timely oil changes, inspections, brakes, and tire pressure.
Makes arrangements for major repairs for the vehicle when needed.
Ensures all required documents with the vehicle are in order and up to date regarding vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, and necessary spare parts.
Plans route and requirements based on schedule or ad-hoc requests by the office.
Ensures passengers adhere to all road safety regulations.
Fulfills special requests by picking up and delivering items as directed and running errands.
May provide protection for clients in locations deemed high risk.
Performs any other duties as assigned.
Identifies and recognizes problems that have established procedures and limited impact.
Refers non-standard questions and problems to higher level.
Errors can be easily and quickly detected within the immediate work unit and would result only minor disruption or expense to correct.
General supervision and instructions given for routine work and detailed instructions with periodic work review given for new activities or special assignments.
Contacts are typically with individuals within own department and with contacts outside the organization.
Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data requiring some explanation or interpretation.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
0-3 years of related driving experience.
Must have a trade test certificate, a valid driving license and a clean driving record.
Experience in the operation of large vehicles; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Typical office environment.
Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.
Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
Less than 10%