3 Transport Assistants job at Infectious Diseases Institute

JOB DETAILS:
General Summary
The transport assistant will support provision of safe and reliable transportation for project staff ,visitors and project materials,keep project vehicle/s in good mechanical and functional condition,ensures compliance with all vehicle-related legal and institutional /management requirements

Key Responsibilities
• To provide safe,comfortable and relable transportation for project staff and patrners/visitors including but not confined to travel within project sites and all other locations as may be required
• To transport project materials and supplies to various destinations as required by authorised staff for project business

• To keep the project vehicle in good mechanical and functional condition including but tnot limited to regular fueling,servicing and cleaning of the interior and exterior.
• To perform regular preventive maintainence and minor repairs where possible

• To ensure that all required documentation for administrative use such as mileage,fuel usage and trip authorization tracking information is kept up to date at all times in the prescribed manner

• To ensure that all legal,institutional and municipal requirements and dues are met in good time and/or regulary renewed e.g Third party and Comprehensive Insurance,Parking fees,Registration and licences,etc.

• To ensure that all reasonable measures are taken to protect the project vehicle from theft or damage
• To run general errands and assume othet duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure the sound functioning of the office and achievment of project goals

Academic Qualifications
• Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with a credit in English

Person Specification
• Knowledge of current traffic rules and regulations
• Basic knowledge of vehicle opeartion and associated mechanics

• Familiarity with the lay-out and location of key facilities in the project area
• Physical ability ,flexibility and willingness to drive for long hours and occasionally over the weeknds and/or holidays
• Ability to communicate competently and understand instructions in English and in common local language/s
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to understand and adhere to company vehicle policies and competently complete vehicle-related documentation
• Knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics
• Ability to work in a team of different Technical Supervisory Teams in a respectful way

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: High School

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