Driver - Gombe at Malaria Consortium

This job holder is responsible for operating the vehicle and ensures general safety of assigned vehicle.

Scope of work

The driver would be responsible for picking up and driving the programme officials, pickups and other scheduled appointments. And also will be responsible for performing minor maintenance tasks on the vehicles to assure the functionality of the vehicle.

Key working relationships

Due to the nature of this role, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Qualified female candidates, indigenes and residents of Kebbi State are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key accountabilities (100%)

• Operates (drive) the project vehicle safely and efficiently
• Ensure a daily or interval checks in the case of long journey of the vehicle using the acronym POWER: petrol/diesel, hydraulic oil, water (radiator, screen wash), electrical (lights, horn, battery, wipes) and the rubbers (tyres, seat belts)
• Performs daily pick of the project officials other officers as advised by the office manager
• Manages the pick-up itinerary of programme officials and other scheduled appointments as directed by the office manager
• Carries out safety inspection before embarking on a journey
• Ensures the official vehicles are safely parked within the office environment and approved sites at all times
• Ensure that vehicle security are alert when parked at all times

Qualifications and experience:

Essential

• Minimum Qualification of O’ Level Certificate
• Honest, hardworking and pleasant personality with effective interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English

Desirable

• Three years’ driving experience

Work-based skills and competencies:

Essential

• Honest, hardworking and pleasant personality with effective interpersonal skills