TRANSFORM:Primary Health Care (PHC) is a USAID funded project to improve healthcare outcomes to End Preventable Child and Maternal Deaths (EPCMD) in Ethiopia, which in turn supports Government of Ethiopia’s efforts within the Health Sector Transformation Plan (HSTP). TRANSFORM:PHC will operate in the four most populous regions of Ethiopia (Amhara, Oromia, Tigray and Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s Region). This will be accomplished in part by: mitigating the drivers of child and maternal mortality in these regions through the facilitation and implementation of quality health service delivery; improved management and performance of health systems; and implementation of innovative and evidence-based social behavioral change and communication interventions. TRANSFORM:PHC will strengthen the capacity of the health system to effectively use management tools and implement best practices at all levels of the health system and health care delivery with a major focus at the primary care level that includes primary hospitals and PHCUs.
Position Purpose
Drivers are responsible for providing safe and efficient transport for Project staff and visitors for the implementation of Project activities and related support activities.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the Project vehicle assigned is in top condition, well oiled, well fueled, clean inside and outside, and ready for use each day.
Maintain a clean and professional personal appearance.
Operate any vehicle in a safe and responsible manner.
Ensure GPS units are operating correctly.
Check daily with Program/Administrative Assistant/Woreda Coordinator as destinations and times.
Advise operations coordinator program/Administrative Assistant about timely servicing and needed spare parts allowing sufficient time for the parts to arrive.
Maintain vehicle log and ensure that a traveler signs to acknowledge the travel.
During travel, if recognizing any threat to life and property, advise traveler to go back to base or divert to an alternate route.
Always drive, in cities and large towns with windows one inch open and advise the travelers to do the same.
Park vehicle in a safe location, such as Project offices, govt. offices or hotels.
Report any accident involving the vehicle as soon as practical by phoning the Program/Administrative Assistant/operations coordinator. A written accident report may be required from the drivers and any other travelers in the same vehicle.
Occasionally perform other duties (carry boxes, move furniture, photocopy, deliver checks, pick-up bills/invoices, etc.) required to ensure the smooth functioning of the Project.
Certificate of High school completion and training in auto mechanics.
NGO experience is advantageous Previous experience of working with USAID funded projects.
Defensive driving certification preferred
First aid and CPR training certification preferred