Why Choose IntraHealth
At IntraHealth, we are a global team of creative, committed humanitarians on a mission. We are advocates, technologists, health workers, and communicators. Program officers, finance experts, and technical leaders. We are passionate and diverse. And we’re united in our belief that everyone everywhere should have the health care they need to thrive. That’s why we work every day to improve the performance of health workers around the world and strengthen the systems in which they work.
For almost 40 years in over 100 countries, IntraHealth has partnered with local communities to make sure health workers are present where they’re needed most, ready to do the job, connected to the technology they need, and safe to do their very best work.
Our programs are designed with a deep understanding of and appreciation for the context of human rights, gender equality and discrimination, economic empowerment, and changing populations. And the longstanding relationships we’ve built with government agencies, private-sector partners, and members of civil society make our efforts stronger and more effective.
Join us and together we can make lasting changes in global health—for all of us.
IntraHealth International, Inc. is currently implementing TRANSFORM/ Health in Developing Regions (HDR). This is a USAID-funded project led by Amref Health Africa in Ethiopia. The project aims to achieve increased utilization of quality MNCH/FP services in Afar, Benishangul-Gumuz, Gambella and Somali regions of Ethiopia through increased access to integrated MNCH/FP services at health facility and community levels and strengthened health systems.
JOB SUMMARY:The purpose of Driver/Logistic Assistant position is to provide driving services to authorized passengers, keep the vehicle in good condition. S/he distributes supplies and materials allocated for project sites and provide office and logistics support to maximize the efficiency of the Country Office.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:Provide Transport Services:
- Provide transport service to HDR project staffs as instructed during working hours or out of working hours as may be required;
- Transports HDR project staff and guests to and from the field and Addis Ababa as assigned.
- Distributes IntraHealth’s correspondences to various organizations, collects and mails letters to and from the post office and daily newspapers;
Vehicle Care and Safety:
- Takes responsibility for the safety of the vehicle assigned, tools and accessories;
- Cleans and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean and usable at all times
- Checks oil, fuel, water, tires, brakes and other electrical systems before starting driving the car;
- Follows up maintenance need and servicing of the vehicle and promptly reports back to immediate supervisor;
- Performs regular services and maintenance necessary at the designated official service dealer.
- Makes sure that he/she drives with in the speed limits set by IntraHealth and according to traffic regulations;
- Makes sure to wear seat belt and always ask and make sure that his/her passengers wear seat belt;
- Ensures validity of his/her driving license.
- Ensures annual vehicles inspection is done timely and documentation is properly kept.
Office and Logistics Support:
- Collects pro-forma and purchase supplies;
- Handles distribution of supplies, copying and binding of printed materials as need arises;
- Assist in procurements, distributions of items as guided by the Administration Manager;
- Assist program staff in handling financial payments up to 30,000 birr during regional workshops and trainings;
- Facilitates activities such as customs clearance and travel documents of IH-E’s employees and foreign guests;
- Follows up printing materials from printing enterprises;
Reporting:
- Reports accidents, damage to vehicles and properties under custody timely to his/her supervisor.
- Report all trip times, mileage and destinations to immediate supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.No. of open positions: 3 (2 in Jigjiga & 1 in Kebri dehar /Fik town
A) EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Minimum of completion of 12th Grade
- 3rd grade driving license.
B) EXPERIENCE
- 4 years driving experience & logistics related work.
- Previous experience working in an NGO environment
- Defensive Driving Skill
- Auto Mechanic Training back ground
C) TECHNICAL SKILLS
Required:
CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONS
The Driver will have working relation with the HDR project Team, at the regional and head office level, in order to provide satisfactory services and maintain the health of the vehicle.
COMPETENCIES:
Innovation - Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives that result in improvement of IntraHealth's performance and meeting objectives, results and global commitments.
Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high quality results for IntraHealth's success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and equitable treatment of others in all activities.
Service Excellence - Knowledge of and ability to put into action customer service concepts, processes and techniques to access internal and/or external client needs and expectations and meet or exceed those needs and expectations through providing excellent service directly or indirectly.
Effective Communication (Oral and Written) - Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
Summary of BenefitsIntraHealth International, Inc. is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package. We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment which supports health workers so they can improve the lives of people throughout the world.
IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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