Transport Assistant at Heartland Alliance

Project Background

Heartland Alliance Ltd-Gte is currently implementing a USAID funded Accelerating Control for HIV Epidemic (ACE) Project in Lagos, Edo, and Bayelsa States. Implementation is targeted at promoting new and underutilized partnerships to accelerate the achievement of the HIV epidemic control in Nigeria through the delivery of high impact HIV prevention, care, and support services to general populations who are living with HIV and those at risk of contracting HIV.

The program is intended to provide evidence-based services that will deliver measurable results by addressing programmatic and systems barriers to epidemic control, including but not limited to, the following areas: HIV Case Finding and Linkage (HTS), Adult Care and Treatment, Pediatric/Adolescent Care and Treatment, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT), Cervical cancer screening, TB/HIV Care, Laboratory, Health Systems Strengthening to Support Clinical Services, Expertise with the Private Sector and Operations and Implementation Research.

We seek applications from qualified persons for the position below:

Job Title: Transport Assistant

Reports to:  Store & Logistics Assistant

Location(s): Edo, Lagos and Bayelsa  

Person(s) Required: 1 in each state 

Employment Type: Full Time  

Job Summary

The position holder will ensure that HALG project vehicles are mechanically maintained, and transport staff and program commodities in a safe and effective manner. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides reliable and secure driving services to the project team.
• Ensure proper use of vehicle and ensure day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle.
• Transport program items with due regard to time schedules.
• Assist passengers to load and unload baggage, parcels, documents, goods or supplies
• Log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
• Maintain assigned office vehicle, checks oils, water, battery, brakes, and tires; perform minor repairs, arrange for other repairs and ensure that vehicles are kept clean.
• Take suitable precautions for the security of vehicle and its contents when left unattended.
• Ensure that vehicle is properly parked (in the garage or on the secured car park) during non-working hours.
• Ensure vehicles are serviced as at when due, inform the Supervisor immediately of any problems.
• Keep log of maintenance jobs carried out in the states, as well as submit vehicle maintenance report quarterly to supervisor.
• Keep track of fueling and the maintenance of assigned vehicle including tracking of the Vehicle License.
• Ensure that all vehicle policies, regulations and local requirements are adhered to.
• Project a professional company image through interaction, appearance and attitude.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• WASC/ GCE “O” Level certificate.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Minimum 5 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
• Experience in driving various makes of cars is an added advantage.
• Ability to read and understand the essential meaning of a wide variety of written material including program guidelines, manuals, and instructions.
• Knowledge of security issues, vehicle safety and control systems.
• Ability to prepare internal notes and complete necessary forms.
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.
• Must satisfactorily pass an alcohol test (if required).

Other Competencies:

• Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Cultural Sensitivity – Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
• Non-discriminatory- Does not discriminate persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs or behavioral habits.

Language Skills:

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Knowledge of Local Language preferred.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer.
• Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee will be required to co-locate with local partners usually in the same office.
• The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited-resource environments.

**Note: Applicants should specify their desired location on the subject of application.  Any application without a specified location will not be considered**