Internal/External Vacancy Announcement

The Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA) invites qualified and competent applicants for the following post.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Driver I is responsible for driving assigned vehicles to transport EPHA personnel and goods. She/he takes care of the passengers, the property in her/his custody and ensures that the vehicle is insured and properly maintained. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: 

Responsibility #1 Transporting persons and goods

• Drives assigned vehicles for transporting authorized personnel and materials;
• Logs official trips as per the EPHA’s rules, including daily mileage, fuel consumption;
• Ensures that the vehicle she/he is driving is insured;
• Ensures validity of her/his driving license;
• Picks up or meets persons according to appointment request or schedule;
• Undertakes field trips in order to transport staff and visitors.

 Responsibility #2 Maintenance of vehicles

• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the car, checks oil, water, brakes, tires;
• Takes responsibility for the safety of the vehicle assigned, tools and accessories;
• Ensures that the vehicle is kept clean and usable at all times;
• Follows up maintenance need of the vehicle and promptly reports back to immediate supervisor;
• Makes sure that she/he drives with in the speed limits set by EPHA and according to traffic regulations;
• Makes sure to wear seat belt and always asks and makes sure that her/his passengers wear seat belt;
• Ensures that vehicle is equipped with First Aid Kit & fire extinguishers and capable to provide first aid services;

 Responsibility #3: Others

• Reports accidents timely to her/his supervisor and nearby police stations for early communication to insurance companies.
• Collects and delivers postages and documents from/to post office and various offices regularly;
• Follows up and settles electricity, water, telephone bills timely;
• Provides assistance to those who organize conferences and workshops as required;
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Department: Finance & Administration

Reports to: Procurement & Logistics

Required: One

Duty Station: Addis Ababa & occasional field service 

Duration of Employment: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance assessment 

Job Requirements

EDUCATION/TRAINING and Experience

• 10+1 or Level II certificate in Auto Mechanic plus 3rd grade driving license/Automobile Driving Licenses 2 years of relevant experience  OR 12th/10the Complete plus 3rd grade driving license/Automobile Driving License with 4 years of relevant experience

TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS

• Trustworthy and reliable;
• Good driving record;
• Physical fitness and willingness to work under pressure;
• Basic auto mechanic skill to be able to do small repairs if necessary

How to Apply

Interested Applicants can submit non- returnable recent CV and other supporting documents in person to EPHA Head Office located on the way to Meskel Flower from Dembel City Center until February 5, 2022

For any queries, please contact HRM Unit via Phone number 0114166041