Driver Job at UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program - Career Opportunity in Uganda
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Vacancy title:
Driver

Jobs at:
UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, 15th February, 2018

Duty Station:
Entebbe, Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
The UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program (the Program), founded in 2001, is a not for profit organization with offices and research facilities based at the Uganda Virus Research institute in Entebbe. The Program’s main activities are conducting research, building capacity and providing advocacy for HIV/AIDS vaccine as well as molecular and epidemiological work toward HIV prevention. The Program is mainly funded by the International AIDS Vaccine initiative (IAVI), USA but also receives funding from other donors. The Program invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the positions below:

DRIVER
Key Responsibilities;

  • Drive UVRI-IAVI vehicles for the transportation of authorized passengers, delivery and collection of mail documents
  • Undertake maintenance and repair work on UVRI-IAVI vehicles
  • Perform day to day maintenance of assigned vehicles and ensure that UVRI-IAVI vehicles are road worthy maintained up to established security standards and kept clean.
  • Log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes
  • Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.

Education/Experience Requirements;

  • Minimum of “O” level certificate/ technical or commercial school and certificate in vehicle mechanics
  • Minimum 3 years experience of driving in an NGO setting.
  • Experience in driving manual transmission vehicles is a must.
  • Should be willing to work beyond normal working hours if requested and personable.
  • Valid driving permit, knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
  • Permit with DL, DH and B is preferred.
  • Knowledge in MS Word and Excel is a must.
  • Good knowledge of English

Job application procedure
Please send written cover letter along with copies of academic certificates, Curriculum Vitae, day-time telephone contact numbers and names of two professional referees should be sent to: Administration Manager,
UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program Ltd
P.O. Box 49, Entebbe.
Or by email to; information@iavi.or.ug

Closing date is Thursday, 15th February, 2018

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Job Info
Job Category: Junior Job/ Fresh Graduate/ Entry Level jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Thursday, 15th February, 2018
Duty Station: Uganda
Posted: 29-01-2018
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 30-01-2018
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 29-01-2064
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