Driver at Palladium Group

Location: Ebonyi  Application Link

Location: Osun  Application Link

Location: FCT, Abuja Application Link

Project Overview and Role

• Health Policy Plus (HP+) is a USAID-funded five-year project awarded to Palladium (formerly Futures Group) on August 28, 2015.  HP+ has a mandate across global, country and sub-national levels to strengthen and advance health policy priorities in the areas of family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH), HIV, and maternal health.
• HP+ aims to improve the enabling environment for equitable and sustainable health services, supplies, and delivery systems through policy development and implementation, with an emphasis on voluntary, rights-based health programs.
• HP+ will help public health and policy leaders attach higher priority to their national and sub-national health needs, secure sustainable financing, advance health equity, and monitor policy implementation to ensure gains stay on track.
• HP+ aims to secure long-term enduring change by working with coalitions both inside and outside of health and showing common cause with neglected populations and other development actors.
• Central elements of HP+ revolve around building in-country capacity, institutionalizing achievements of past investments, and promoting country ownership of programs and initiatives.

Position Summary

• The Driver will be based in Ebonyi, Nigeria and he/she will transport staff and ensure the safety and security of the project's vehicle and staff.

Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Ebonyi Operations Officer, the Driver will:

• Transport staff and ensure the safety and security of the project's vehicle and staff. He/she will ensure proper maintenance of the vehicle and Inspect and prepare the vehicle for trips
• The Driver will complete the Fuel Log book accurately daily with mileage, fuel consumption information and submit to the Operations Officer monthly
• The Driver will ensure the complete documentation of all vehicles and prepare departures to the field including deliveries.
• Ensures punctuality and safe transport;
• Observes the road, traffic laws and regulations of Nigeria.
• Ensures safe driving practices are adhered to including local driving codes and internally agreed standards.
• Ensures vehicle is kept clean, tidy and in good working condition always
• Ensures vehicle is always kept secured
• Ensures vehicle is given regular/day-to-day maintenance checks: check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc.
• Ensures vehicle repairs are carried out properly by official manufacturers specification

Requirements

• First School Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ work experience as a driver in an INGO.
• A valid and current Nigerian driver’s license.
• Good reading and writing and communication skills.
• Accurate knowledge of all traffic rules.
• Good Mechanical Background.
• The ability to be flexible and adapt in a changing work environment.
• Good knowledge of security issues.