The Driver will be responsible for the safe transportation of IRC staff, patients and materials, care and maintenance of IRC vehicles and their accessories.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect and record the condition of the vehicle daily; prepare weekly maintenance checklist.
• Ensure timely servicing and maintenance of IRC vehicles (complete service request forms and maintain service maintenance records); report to supervisor any mechanical problems.
• Ensure vehicle is insured and all legal documents are in order at all times; inform supervisor three weeks in advance of any renewals due (i.e. insurance, road license, etc.).
• Conduct daily assessments of road conditions and security situation.
• Drive IRC program staff in a safe and courteous manner to field sites across the country.
• Deliver mail/messages as directed.
• 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).
• Assist programs or SCV in loading cargo for the field.

Minimum Qualifications:

• • Minimum Ordinary Level Certificate: A- Level Certificate is an added advantage; Valid driver’s license with classes “A, B, C1 & D1”
  • 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: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis.