Jobs at Stop Malaria Project in Uganda- Head Driver

Job Title: Head Driver



The Head Driver shall be responsible for supervising a team of 7 drivers, planning and coordinating transportation needs, handling insurance and maintenance issues, ensuring proper vehicle documentation and efficient vehicle operation and passenger safety, submitting among others overtime and monthly fuel consumption reports, providing driving services and take on other responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge of SMP’s districts of operation and previous work with USAID- funded projects is preferred.

Qualifications:

    Holder of valid driver’s license (with at least 3 groups ) with at least 10 years of driving experience
    An A’ Level certificate with specialized driving/vehicle courses and fluent in English
    Good communication, mathematical and mechanical skills
    Comfortable working with Microsoft Excel
    Excellent time management and problem solving skills
    A team player with ability to lead and motivate others,
    Quick-thinking, innovative, organised, honest, dependable and can work independently
    Strong sense of self motivation and interpersonal skills
    Ability to professionally handle stressful and difficult situations

How to Apply

The Stop Malaria Project (SMP) is a five-year USAID funded initiative awarded in September 2008. The project is being implemented by a consortium of partners led by the Johns Hopkins University, 8loomberg School of Public Health, Center for Communication Programs (JHU/CCP). Other Partners include Malana Consortium. Communication tor Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU) and Infectious Diseases Institute Limited (IDI). SMP is recruiting for position of Head Driver.

Please deliver copies of your CV, academic transcripts/testimonials and three professional referees to:
Johns Hopkins University,
Center for Communication Programmes,
Plot 15 Binayomba Avenue, Bugolobi
(Same street as Royal suites and Ambrossoli International School) Attn: HR Manager.
For the Head Driver Position please submit your CV of not more than 3 pages typed and a letter of interest not more than 1 page typed. Please write on the envelope what position you are applying for.

Deadline: 10th Sept 2012