John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a public health management firm, headquartered in the United States, dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. JSI has been implementing public health work in Ethiopia for over 25 years.

JSI is implementing the five-year Digital Health Activity in Ethiopia, which is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The purpose of this Activity is to support the Government of Ethiopia (GOE) to improve the quality of health services and create a sustainable health care system through the use of data for decision making, as well as to provide similar services to other countries in Africa or to respond to a crisis in Ethiopia (as needed). The primary objectives of the Activity are to 1) support information technology systems and data repository at all levels; 2) build a culture of data use; and 3) improve capacity and governance of MOH health information systems management.

DHA is currently looking for a competent driver for its project at Mekele and invites all qualified persons to apply.

Job Title: Driver

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Area Implementation Manager

Posting Location: Mekelle

The main role of the Driver is to perform work in the operation of vehicle to assure safe transportation of Project staff to and from various directions, ensure that the project vehicle is in good operating conditions at all times and maintain project policy and procedures.

Responsibilities:

 Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

●  Provide driving services to the project staff in line with the organization’s rules and procedures

●   Ensuring that operating the assigned project vehicle is according to the policy and procedures of the Project

●   Ensures that the project vehicle is in a conditions all the time

●  Working closely with Logistics and Administrative specialist, and with all Project staffs.

●  Perform daily safety and maintenance check and clean the vehicle as required. Perform minor maintenance duties such as changing the oil. Ensure that Vehicle maintenance is done according to the schedule.

●      Work with Procurement & Logistics Manager on vehicles assignment

●      Making sure log sheets are submitted on time

●    Provide information weekly and monthly to Procurement & Logistics Manager.

●   Report any road accident or incident to the immediate supervisor

●  Support per diem payment for training/workshop participants and other admin services as required

●   Responsible for implementing JSI's Accountability Framework and Code of Conduct, and adhering to JSI's polices on fraud management

●    Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

 Job Requirements

Applicants for this position should possess the following qualifications:

●      Completion of secondary school is required Must possess a valid 3rd grade and above driving license from the Road and Transportation Authority

●  Must have adequate theoretical and practical knowledge of driving profession.

●   Experience Minimum of five years work experience and at least three years of directly related to field experience.

●   Experience with USAID-funded projects preferred

●  Qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs desirable;

●   Training in defensive driving desirable;

●   Willing to work long and irregular hours and on public holidays;

●   Experience with driving to remote locations on project field trips and driving off the road in difficult conditions;

●   Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage various activities in a team setting with minimal supervision;

JSI/WEI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D.

JSI is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is a priority of our organization. We have robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should follow the below instruction and apply through the online application form no later than March 21, 2023.

1.     Fill out the online application form using this form: online application form. If you don’t fill the online application form, your application will not be considered.

2.     Submit your resume and cover letter to dhtechnicaljobs@jsi.com

3.     You must include the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email. If this is not included, your application will not be considered.

4.     Any application received after the closing date will not be considered.

Application deadline: March 21, 2023