Requisition ID: req14490
Job Title: Ambulance Driver (2 Positions)
Sector: Supply Chain
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
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Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Imvepi, Uganda
Job Description
The Ambulance Driver is responsible for maintaining the vehicle in good condition and perform activities as per the Job description in accordance to the fleet policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
•Inspect and record the condition of the vehicle on a daily basis; prepare weekly maintenance checklist.
•Ensure timely servicing and maintenance of IRC vehicles (complete service request forms and maintain service maintenance records); report to Supply Chain Management any mechanical problems.
•Ensure vehicle is insured and all legal documents are in order at all times; inform Supply Chain Management three weeks in advance of any renewals due (i.e. insurance, road license, etc.).
•Conduct daily assessments of road conditions and security situation.
•Drive Patients, Care givers and staff in a safe and courteous manner to during referrals.
•Operate HF and VHF mobile radio equipment.
•Maintain cleanliness of interior/exterior of vehicle.
•Give accurate reconciliation within the given period.
•Obey IRC vehicle policy and operating procedures at all times (use of logbook, no drinking and driving, signing out vehicle on vehicle registry and so on).
•Undertake any other duties that may be assigned to you by your supervisors.
Qualifications
•Minimum Ordinary Level Certificate; A- Level Certificate is an added advantage; Valid driver’s license with classes “A, B & DL”
•Minimum of two (2) years’ driving experience preferably with NGOs.
•Able to pass the IRC driving test.
•Demonstrated teamwork skills.
•Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
•Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.
•Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
•Excellent Microsoft word and Microsoft excel skills.
•Willingness to travel to ‘insecure areas within the constraints of IRC Uganda’s security policy
•Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Please note: Deadline for receiving application is May 9th 2021
The IRC and IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.
All staff, regardless of role, are required to create a culture of client responsiveness by requesting and using client feedback data to make decisions. In addition, all staff are expected to demonstrate inclusiveness when making programmatic decisions and working with clients, partners and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. You can read more about the IRC’s commitment to client responsiveness here: https://www.rescue.org/resource/client-responsiveness-introduction-and-faq
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.