Driver at Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Tanzania

Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation – Tanzania is a non-government organization (NGO) dedicated to supporting the provision of high-quality, comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment to HIV – exposed and infected children and adolescents in the Lake and Southern Highlands Zones of Tanzania through service delivery, training and research. Baylor Tanzania is part of the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS initiative (BIPAI) clinical centers of Excellence Network which is headquartered at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA

 Through collaboration with the United State Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Government of Tanzania Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW), Baylor – Tanzania is looking for highly motivated, well-qualified individual to join its growing program team in the following vacant positions:

Post: Driver

Position Summary:  The Program Driver is responsible for driving program vehicles for official program-related trips, maintaining accurate activity logs, care and maintenance of vehicle, purchasing fuel and for providing incident reports and all other reports requested by management

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Maintain accurate, up-to-date records on driving activity for all trips

·         Assess and document vehicle condition, need for vehicle maintenance and fuel purchase

·         Maintaining cleanliness of assigned vehicle.

·         Ensure that all tools (spare tires, jack, belts, ropes, first aid kit etc) fitted/kept in the vehicles are maintained and are in working order.

·         Perform minor maintenance tasks on the assigned vehicle as required

·         Coordinate the schedules for major or periodic vehicle maintenance /service with management and staff to minimize service interruptions

·         Respond immediately to medical emergencies by notifying emergency response providers and rendering first aid until emergency team arrives

·         Ability to provide logistics and periodic office support

·         Perform all other duties assigned by his/her supervisor

·         Maintain up to date knowledge of driving rules and regulations and ensure that daily driving complies with legal requirements and good driving practice.

Qualifications and Skills Required

·         Have a minimum of 5 years of driving experience and possess a valid class C, C1, driving license.

·         Professional driving qualifications and mechanics trade test desirable.

·         Have working knowledge of rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of automotive equipment

·         Have knowledge of basic automotive maintenance procedures

·         Ability to read, understand and adhere to rules and regulation of the Republic of Tanzania

·         Ability to work flexible schedules, including occasional evenings, weekends and overnight stays as needed

·         Proficiency in speaking both English and Kiswahili

·         Ability to manage and prepare accurate vehicle records and reports

Mode of Application

If you are qualified and wish to join Baylor – Tanzania, Apply in confidence by submitting an application letter, a detailed CV, relevant copies of your certificates, and the names and contact information for three referees.

Application should reach Baylor – Tanzania not later than Sept 12th, 2014

Addressed to:

Senior Administrator, Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation – Tanzania

P.O. Box 5208 Mwanza, Tanzania

An electronic copy of ONLY the application letter and CV should also be sent. Via email address: hrbaylortanzania.or.tz