Job Title: Project Driver
Company: SightSavers
Website: Click here
Location: Chalinze, Tanzania
Application Deadline: 2023-07-02
Job title: Project Driver
Job Location: Chalinze District Council, Pwani region
Reports to: NTD Programme Manager
Responsible for: N/A
Department: Neglected Tropical Diseases
Job purpose
To provide reliable and safe driving services to staff, partners/ goods and assist with transport related logistics. The driver will also be responsible to oversee the vehicles are maintained in a cost-effective manner by overseeing routine and preventive maintenance.
Principal Accountabilities:
Transport of persons, goods and / or documents (Function type: Logistical Support)
Provide transportation for programme staff and related partners.
Follow up the driver planning, and scheduling using project Calendar and register transportation requests.
Deliver/distribute project goods to the respective districts.
Deliver correspondence to project partners as may be required.
Facilitate pick-ups for project visitors and transportation during official visits.
Service vehicle maintenance management
Schedule periodical vehicle examination for service.
Determine when and what kind of maintenance the vehicle needs, eep track of general maintenance schedules, especially car tyre condition.
Ensure sound running of the vehicles assigned and arrange minor repairs where necessary – Check oil and tyres properly and keep the service vehicles in clean condition, both inside and outside.
Keep track of timely car insurance renewals.
Update monthly mileage records – Maintain logbook of each service vehicle on daily basis.
Carry out any other instruction related to the job as may be assigned from time to time aimed at improving the overall performance of the organization.
The post holder will be required to sit for prolonged periods of time and will to asked to regularly conduct manual labour duties, such as lifting
Jobholder entry requirements – the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours required .
Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Must be able to pass criminal background check.
Previous professional experience driving preferred; training may be provided.
Able to work night, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Understanding of government partners including the Ministry of Health and local government authorities.
Skills (special training or competence):
Interpersonal, communication skills
Able to work well alone
Reliable and punctual with dedicated professionalism to job and duties
Able to adapt to changing schedules or routines, Organized and able to follow a schedule
Good time management skills
Able to assist staff/passengers when needed
Focused on customer service
Demonstrate safe driving practices
Core behaviors:
Flexibility
Communicating and influencing
Team working
Planning and organising
Change and improvement
Decision making
Delivery and implementation
Key relationships
Internal
Country Director
Finance and Support Services Manager
Programme Manager/Officers
Office support staff
External
Partners (Regional and District based authorities)
Trachoma Consortium partners
Consultants
Service Providers
Government agencies
Community leaders
Programme beneficiaries
Other Comments: Local terms and conditions will apply.
Gent Staffing Services 