Driver
Job at Maryland Global Initiatives Tanzania (MGIT) | Deadline: 28th September
2018
Driver
Job at Maryland Global Initiatives Tanzania (MGIT) | Deadline: 28th September
2018
Location:
Dar es Salaam
Background:
Founded in 1807, The University of Maryland, Baltimore, (also known as the
University of Maryland or UMB) comprises of some of the oldest professional
Schools including School of dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy, social work and
nursing in the United States.
UMB
works around the world to enhance capacity of governments, Regional and
District Health Management Teams to improve the quality of health services
through targeted technical assistance, systems development and
institutionalization of quality improvement initiatives. In Tanzania, UMB works
through its affiliate, Maryland Global Initiatives Tanzania (MGIT) a not for
profit organization.
UMB
has teamed up with Amref Health Africa to implement a Comprehensive HIV Care
and Treatment project aimed at acceleration of achieving the 95-95-95 goals for
HIV Epidemic control and building of sustainable health systems for optimized
population-wide health outcomes. The project which is branded as Afya Kamilifu
Project received funding from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS
Relief (PEPFAR) through CDC Tanzania and will be implemented in Tanga Regiona
and Zanzibar Islands. UMB and Amref Health Africa will work under the guidance
and close collaboration of CDC Tanzania, Ministry of Health, Community
Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Zanzibar Ministry of health,
President’s Office Regions Authority and Local Government (PORALG), RHMTs,
CHMTs, Health facilities and other stakeholders for successful implementation
of the Afya Kamilifu Project.
MGIT
is advertising for the following position to support its work under this
project, and invites all qualified candidates to apply:
Position:
Driver
Department:
Administration
Location:
Dar es Salaam
Reporting:
Head Driver
Overall
Responsibilities
The
incumbent will support the town errands and field work activities, while
strictly observing Tanzania traffic guidance and MGIT policies and regulations
related to the usage of vehicles. The incumbent will also facilitate planned
maintenance, routine vehicle services and minor repairs to the vehicle assigned
to.
Duties
and responsibilities.
•
To manage and drive MGIT vehicle to which s/he is assigned to in accordance to
Tanzania laws and MGIT policy and as specified by supervisor.
•
To inspect the vehicle before and after a journey to ensure that it is in a
good condition in order to minimize wear and tear of the vehicle.
•
To timely prepare and submit vehicle performance reports after each journey.
•
To ensure that all vehicle movements are recorded in the vehicle log-sheets and
that the vehicle is used for authorized purposes only.
•
Maintain drivability of vehicles, and supplies of all essential equipment of
the vehicle.
•
To identify vehicle faults, promptly report to the supervisor and advise on
appropriate repairs and services as necessary.
•
Schedule regular vehicle inspection and servicing strictly according to
manufacturer’s recommendations or better.
•
To verify records of all work done on each vehicle and on the respective job
cards.
•
Interact with visitors in a manner that is representative of MGIT.
•
To carry out any other office activities as assigned by supervisor including
errands to the banks, the airport and office
Qualification
& Skills
•
Secondary school education.
•
Advanced Driver’s Certificate Grade Two from the National Institute of
Transport (NIT) or Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA).
•
Advanced Driver’s Certificate Grade One from the National Institute of
Transport (NIT) or Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA) as an added
advantage.
•
Certificate of Motor Vehicle Mechanics Grade II as an added advantage.
•
Valid and accident-free Class C Tanzania Driver’s License.
•
At least three years’ work experience in vehicle driving and mechanics in an
international NGOs or similar organizations.
•
Ability to speak and write in both English and Kiswahili.
•
Good inter-personal skills.
Instructions
for Submitting Applications:
ii.
Applications should include 3 references that are familiar with applicant’s
work experience preferably in the last 5 years. References should include
contact information including daytime phone, and e-mail address.
iii.
All applications should include a cover letter that details one’s suitability
for the job highlighting key functional areas, expected qualifications, and
experiences.
iv.
Candidates should attach a CV/Resume that highlights one’s key achievements in
areas relevant to the job
v.Job
related stated qualifications and experience are the basic minimum requirements
that each applicant must meet to be considered for interviewing.
vi.
All applicants should include daytime phone and skype contact information.
vii.
Deadline for application is 28th September 2018, 5:00pm Tanzania Time.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested
candidates should send their application letters, enclosing their CVs, copies
of certificates, testimonials and names of three referees to the following
postal address;
HR
& Administration Coordinator
Maryland
Global Initiatives Tanzania LTD
Plot
591 Yacht Club Rd
Msasani
Peninsular
P.
O. Box 75568
Dar
es Salaam.
OR
electronically through hr@mgitanzania.org
Maryland
Global Initiatives Tanzania**(MGIT) is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages all qualified persons to apply regardless of gender, ethnicity, or
any other status variable.**
The
TB/HIV advisor will work under the leadership of the Associate Director
Clinical services in all technical matters while working very closely with the
Regional Project manager.