Drivers at the National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (Federal Ministry of Health)

The National AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections Control and Hepatitis Programme (NASCP) is a division of the Department of Public Health, in the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMH).

The concept of NASCP and its mandate is to coordinate the formulation and effective implementation of the Nigeria government policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures for the prevention of new HIV infections as well as improve on the existing treatment, care and support for those persons already infected and affected by the virus in the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Drivers (2 positions)

Location: Abuja

Background

The Driver will be expected to provide driving support to the teams as well as other short-term and long-term technical specialists thereby aiding in the delivery of both programmes goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Drive project staff to activities and meeting within and outside of Abuja.
• 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 transport and logistic associate.
• Ensure monitoring of vehicles during repairs
• Keep vehicle health log updated.
• Assure the security of the vehicle when outside of the office.
• Assure the safety of all passengers.
• Submit all expense reports in a timely manner to accounting, properly completed.
• Reachable at all times via phones during official hours.
• Carries out any other duties that may ensure smooth operations as may be assigned

Academic Qualification

• Minimum of SSCE;
• Certified professional driving license (preferred)
• Fluent English & local language;
• Excellent knowledge of the city and major motorways in Nigeria and FCT in particular;

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years driving experience
• At least two years’ experience with a corporate organization (Previous experience of working with an NGO sector is highly desirable);

Deliverables:

• Carries out driving duties as instructed or authorized.
• Checks daily vehicle schedule for the office (missions, transport needs), prepares necessary plans  arrangements and reports on changes.
• Maintains the relevant forms (Vehicle Ledger and Vehicle Fuel Forms) and submits them as required
• Ensures that the vehicle(s) allocated are checked on a daily basis (Monday to Friday) concerning fuel, water, oil and other fluids, tyre pressure and any damage/ repair requirements (which are to be reported to Administration for action).
• Ensures that allocated vehicles are kept clean and the interiors tidy.
• Reports any accident or driving incident immediately.
• Adheres to all road traffic regulations, including the wearing of seat belts and will be held responsible for any violation.
• The driver must ensure that he is in possession of a driving license when on driving duties

Contracting & Accountability:

• The officer will be accountable to the Head PDA.

Renumeration:

• S/he will be paid competitive fees for the agreed duration based on qualification and experience.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  14th December, 2023.