Drivers (2 posts)

Position Summary

The Program Driver is responsible for driving program vehicles for official program-related trips, maintaining accurate activity logs, care and maintenance of vehicle, purchasing fuel and for providing incident reports and all other reports requested by management

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records on driving activity for all trips
• Assess and document vehicle condition, need for vehicle maintenance and fuel purchase
• Ensure that all tools (spare tyres, jack, belts, ropes, first aid kit etc) fitted/kept in the vehicles are maintained and are in working order.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks on the assigned vehicle as required
• Coordinate the schedules for major or periodic vehicle maintenance /service with management and staff to minimize service interruptions
• Respond immediately to medical emergencies by notifying emergency response providers and rendering first aid until emergency team arrives
• Ability to provide logistics and periodic office support
• Perform all other duties assigned by his/her supervisor
• Maintain up to date knowledge of driving rules and regulations and ensure that daily driving complies with legal requirements and good driving practice.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Have a minimum of six years of driving experience and possess a valid class C driving license.
• Professional driving qualifications and mechanics trade test desirable.
• Have working knowledge of rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of automotive equipment
• Have knowledge of basic automotive maintenance procedures
• Ability to read, understand and adhere to rules and regulation of the Republic of Tanzania
• Ability to  interpret maps and route directions
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including occasional evenings, weekends and overnight stays as needed
• Ability to effectively establish professional relationship with co-workers and upper level staff
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Proficiency in speaking both English and Kiswahili
• Ability to manage and prepare accurate vehicle records and reports
• Ability to administer simple first aid

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Addressed to:

Senior Administrator, Baylor College of Medicine Children's

Foundation - Tanzania

P.O. Box 2663 Mbeya, Tanzania (FOR MBEYA POSITIONS)

 

Or

hrbaylortanzania.or.tz

Deadline for application is 23rd   May 2018