DEADLINE: 17/05/2024
Driver
Full-time
Project overview:
MJAP was granted the PEPFAR funding Award for the USAID Local Partner Health Services in the East
Central Uganda. Under this activity, MJAP supports public health facilities and their communities in 12
districts that include Bugiri, Bugweri Busia, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kamuli, Kaliro, Luuka, Mayuge,
Namayingo and Namutumba; to implement quality Integrated HIV/AIDS and TB services and contribute
to the attainment and sustenance of epidemic control. MJAP is looking for competent, passionate, and
committed individuals to fill the following positions
Position: Driver (1 position)
Reports to: Administration Officer
Location: Any of LPHS-EC supported district.
Job summary:
The Locum Drivers will provide transport and logistics services to staff, project, and maintenance of MJAP Vehicles in line with the Administrative Guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Maintaining vehicles in road worthy condition and fuel them whenever necessary and report major
mechanical faults and accidents that require management action in line with vehicle maintenance and
accident policies.
2. Transport staff and authorized person(s) to a required destination and deliver mails or goods to the
specified destinations according to organization requirements.
3. Transport and deliver suppliers and equipment from various locations.
4. Help mobilise/collect required paperwork to and from district for further reviews.
5. Maintain and update trip movement records (e.g. logbooks, fuel cards, etc.) and account for funds
spent on driving operations in line with the standard accounting procedures and reporting
requirements.
6. Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle and the image of MJAP to the public in line with the
organizational requirements and the Uganda road safety guidelines.
7. Prepare m o n t h l y vehicle and fuel reconciliation reports of the allocated vehicle.
8. Obey traffic rules and road signs, negotiate, liaise, and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate
smooth running of vehicle. Any fines imposed for disobeying traffic rules will be paid by the driver.
9. Assist in identifying and carrying out minor motor vehicle repairs.
10. Support and work with project teams while conducting meetings and workshops
Minimum qualifications, and Job requirements.
• Minimum of O – level certificate.
• A valid driving permit with 3 classes.
• Knowledge of first aid.
• Knowledge of fleet and logistics management will be an added advantage.
• Training in Vehicle Mechanics & Maintenance with a Certificate in Defensive driving.
• 5 years’ working experience preferably with donor funded programs preferably USAID/CDC funded
projects.
• Proven experience in fleet management.
• Computer knowledge in MS Office Knowledge of both fluent and spoken English is essential.
Application procedure:
MJAP strives for inclusion and diversity and therefore considers all job applicants based on merit without
regard to race, gender/ sex orientation, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, and disability.
MJAP is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse workforce and does not ask for
money at any stage of recruitment. MJAP will not be responsible for such fraudulent correspondence, loss
of money, or theft that may result from anyone engaging in any fraudulent recruitment activity.
All
suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by clearly stating the position applied for in the
Subject line. Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & academic documents into
one PDF with names/contact details of three referees including the immediate Supervisor and Head of
Human Resources, addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS
Program (MJAP). Email: [email protected] NOT later than Friday, May 17th, 2024, at 5:00 pm
For details about advertised positions, please visit the website of Makerere University Joint AIDS
Program. Consider your application unsuccessful if you don’t hear from us by May 30th, 2024. Offer of
employment will be subject to satisfactory references including but not limited to appropriate background
checks, criminal records, and previous employment findings of fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation,
abuse or harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left
employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these
recruitment procedures. Please ensure that your attachments do not exceed 25 MB. We do appreciate
your interest to work with MJAP. However, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
within 2 weeks after the submission deadline.
