Apply Now – Driver at Management Sciences For Health – MSH

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a global health nonprofit that makes foundational changes to health systems to protect people from diseases and improve their health. MSH collaborates with local partners, from the Ministry to the community, to strengthen and complement existing health systems. Since 1971, MSH has worked in more than 150 countries to help ensure sustainable, resilient, and equitable access to quality health care around the globe.

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: Secondary School (SSCE)

Experience: 5 years

Location: Benue , Nasarawa , Plateau , Zamfara

Job Field: Driving

Ref No: R494
Locations: Zamfara, Plateau, Nasarawa & Benue
Job Type: Full Time

TRENDING NOW

• NYIF Website Having Issues? Here is an Update to Access your Loan
• Open Heaven 24 February 2021 RCCG Daily Devotional (Perseverance)
• Apply Now – Librarian at STEE Cambridge College (2021)
• Application for COMSATS University Scholarship 2021/2020 (Guidelines)
• Apply for Nigeria Federal Government Scholarship 2021/2022 – Commonwealth

Details

• President’s Malaria Initiative for States (PMI-S) is a five-year PMI/USAID flagship malaria project implemented through a consortium led by Management Sciences for Health (MSH). The project is supporting the Government of Nigeria through its agencies at the federal, state, LGA and community levels to reduce under-five and maternal mortality by delivering quality services for management of malaria, its complications, and prevention.
• PMI-S project focuses on strengthening the capacity of the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) and State Malaria Elimination Programs (SMEPs) for the implementation of the National Malaria Strategic Plan 2014-2020. PMI-S will target eight states of Nigeria, namely: Akwa Ibom, Benue, Cross-River, Ebonyi, Nassarawa, Oyo, Plateau and Zamfara.   MSH seeks to recruit Drivers for Zamfara, Plateau, Benue and Nassarawa States.
• Under the overall supervision of the Director of Finance and Administration, the Driver’s job is to provide transport support services to all technical program areas. The driver is also required to drive MSH vehicles while transporting staffs, which include Employees, Chief of Party, Country Directors/Leads and VIP visitors. Drivers are also responsible for overseeing vehicle maintenance.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Drive project staff to activities and meeting within and outside of the state
• Maintain accurate and up to date records relating to individual vehicle use.
• Ensure all aspects of vehicle policy are being followed and enforced during your assignments.
• Inspect vehicle prior to travel to assure all fluids, tires, wipers, belts etc. are in good working order.
• Signal any sign of need for maintenance or other problem with the vehicle to the supervisor.
• Keep vehicle health log updated.
• Ensure the security of the vehicle when outside of the office.
• Ensure the safety of all passengers.
• Submit all expense reports in a timely manner to accounting, properly completed.
• Ensure that appropriate staff members are aware of and understand laws, contract/award and donor requirements, and MSH policies and procedures.
• Monitor and ensure compliance.
• The responsibilities and duties are indicative only. They are subject to change to meet the needs of the project, the organization and the donor.

Required Minimum Qualifications And Work Experience

• G2 Completion of Primary Education; Secondary certificate or higher diploma/higher school degree is required
• A minimum of 5 years’ related work experience.
• Candidate must be proficient with the local language and understanding of terrain is an added advantage.
• Previous experience on USAID funded project or UN Agency or Internationally recognized organizations in proposed state of assignment is highly desirable
• Candidate who are local indigene of the states of assignments will be highly considered.
• Sound judgment, non-aggressive driving style and good communication skills.
• Valid Driving License.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good knowledge of standard driving practices.
• Defensive driving certificate is an added advantage
• Good driving record.
• Ability to travel to other states if required.

Competencies:

• Mental programs for interpreting and responding to events automatically; and motivations which activate and direct safe behaviour and anticipate problems
• Ability to organize and complete manual and routine tasks as assigned.
• Ability to perform at an acceptable level of control skill.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication and active listening skills.
• Fluency in English and Hausa is a must

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Management Sciences For Health – MSH on msh.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com to apply