Project Driver at National AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections Control and Hepatitis Programme (NASCP)

Background

• The Government of Nigeria through the National AIDS/STIs Control Programme (NASCP) is responsible for the health sector response to HIV control in Nigeria, under the Federal Ministry of Health.
• As part of our vision to ensure sustained epidemic control in-country, NASCP is implementing a 5-year Government-to-Government grant funded by the United States Centre for Disease Control (US-US-CDC) and it is called the Nigeria Sustainability & HIV Impact Project (NSHIP).

Responsibilities

• Drive assigned vehicles safely and responsibly and provide reliable and safe transportation.
• Plan and choose the most efficient routes for transportation, taking into account traffic, road conditions, and deadlines.
• Ensure the safety of all passengers by enforcing the use of seat belts, adhering to safety protocols, and compliance with all traffic laws and organizational policies.
• Maintain accurate records of all trips, vehicle mileage, and fuel consumption, including start and end times, destinations, and purposes.
• Perform regular vehicle inspections and maintenance checks and report any accidents, vehicle issues, or safety concerns promptly.
• Timely transporting staff and visitors and delivering and collecting documents/ packages from various locations.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of the vehicle and reporting any accidents, near-misses, or incidents immediately, following organizational protocols.
• Exhibit a high standard of professionalism and ethical behavior while representing the organization.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions related to safe driving, defensive driving, and vehicle maintenance.
• Utilize technology for navigation and communication, including GPS systems and organizational software.
• Be available for unscheduled trips or changes in schedule as required by the organization.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisors.

Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant qualifications or training courses; Typically, vocational degree 
• A valid driver’s license is appropriate for the vehicle class.
• Proven experience as a driver.
• Knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to navigate using GPS and maps.
• Basic vehicle maintenance skills 
• Ability to integrate and work well within a multi-ethnic and multicultural team

Deliverables:

• The primary responsibility of the Driver is to ensure that NASCP/NSHIP staff or goods movements are performed in a safe and secure manner. 
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to familiarize him/herself with the local area and planned journey route prior to departure, particularly regarding any security issues.