Job Summary: Driver (6 Career Jobs)
Organisation: Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)
Duty Station: Arua, Moroto,
Country Uganda
Reports to: Blood Donor Recruitment Manager
Job Grade: UR 7.2
About URCS:
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) the leading National Humanitarian Organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement is seeking to recruit dynamic, self-motivated individuals to fill the enlisted positions; following the support received from the Joint Population Program – financed by DFID through the World Health Organization (WHO) to Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS); to establish three new blood collection teams in Lira, Arua and Moroto Districts. URCS has therefore, been entrusted by UBTS to contract and jointly implement activities for this program. URCS is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.
Job Summary: The Driver will be responsible for the maintenance of vehicles in the most sound state and ensures safety of the staff and equipment.
Key Roles
Drives vehicle as directed by the supervisor.
Ensures compliance with traffic regulations.
Keeps vehicle in good running order and ensures that they are kept clean at all times.
Ensures that minor repairs are done in a timely manner.
Assists with loading and off loading of items ferried by vehicles.
Assists in delivery of correspondences and other documentation to destinations given by the supervisor.
Qualifications,
The Driver should hold an O’ Level Certificate with a pass in English, a valid driving Permit.
Knowledge in Mechanics is an added Advantage.
Skills & Experience:
Accomplished and passed the Ministry of Works driving test;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the knowledge of local language is an added advantage.
To Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates can address applications with curriculum vitae, names of three professional referees, copies of certified academic documents, telephone/email contact to: The Interim Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, P.O. Box 494, Rubaga Road, Plot 551/555, Kampala, Uganda. Due to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be contacted. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification
Deadline: 22nd November, 2013
