Driver Jobs – Makerere University Joint Aids Program (MJAP)

Job: Driver

Organization: Makerere University Joint Aids Program (MJAP)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Administrative Officer

About US:

Makerere University Joint Aids Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for profit Company under University. MJAP works to build partnerships and strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB, Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other diseases of public health importance in Africa.

MJAP is implementing a sub-award grant from Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), for accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control in Kampala region; with funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

Job Summary:  The Driver will provide transport services to staff and maintenance of MJAP Vehicles in line with the Administrative Guidelines, rules and regulations

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining vehicles in road worthy condition and fuel them whenever necessary and report major mechanical faults and accidents that require management action in line with vehicle maintenance and accident policies
• Transport staff and authorized person(s) to a required destination and deliver mails or goods to the specified destinations according to organization requirements.
• Maintain and update trip movement records (e.g. log books, fuel cards, etc.) and account for funds spent on driving operations in line with the standard accounting procedures and reporting requirements
• Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle and the image of MJAP to the public in line with the organizational requirements and the Uganda road safety guidelines
• Renew organizational vehicle licenses and other related permits in line with vehicle policy and traffic laws

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must hold an O’ level certificate
• A valid driving permit with classes CM, CH, DL & DM
• Proven experience in fleet management
• Five years of working experience preferably with donor funded programs
• Knowledge of first aid
• Training in Vehicle Mechanics & Maintenance with a Certificate in Defensive driving
• Computer knowledge in MS Office
• A team player with good interpersonal skills and organizational skills.

How to Apply:

All interested and qualified candidates should apply via the email below and submit their cover letters, a detailed curriculum vita and copies of relevant academic documents to: hr@mjap.or.ug addressed to; The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)

NB: Please note that only online applications will be accepted. We do appreciate your interest to work with MJAP. However, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks after the submission deadline.

Deadline: 16th December 2020 by 5:00pm.