MTI Calling  

Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world. 

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the safe transportation of authorized goods and passengers. Supports staff through while  performing their day to day services. Ensuring its technical and safety conditions and respecting the country's traffic rules.

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate vehicle according to MTI fleet management policies and Ethiopia road regulations to ensure the safety and security of passengers (patients, staff, volunteers, guests)

• In emergency cases, support the nurse in administering first aid and additional interventions that support patient health

• Identify maintenance needs and immediately alert supervisor of any conditions of concern before transporting passengers

• Transport the vehicle to appointed vendor facilities for approved maintenance and repairs to be completed (e.g. oil change, washing bay, etc.)

• Record all movements in the vehicle logbook and submit weekly inspection reports as per schedule

• Ensure the vehicle always has sufficient fuel

• Ensure passengers use appropriate safety restraints while vehicle is in motion

• Ensure correct loading and unloading of vehicle, verify status of delivered goods against required documents, submit documents to receiver of goods and return completed documents to the Operations department

• Ensure all passengers have necessary papers in order before travelling

• Keep vehicle clean and free of debris

• Routinely inventory vehicle emergency and first aid supplies and report needs to supervisor

• In case of accidents and emergencies, follow MTI medical emergency procedures and evacuate passengers according to policy; complete written accident report

• Ensure that up to date vehicle and driver documents are in the vehicle as required

• Participate in safety and defensive driving trainings

• Other duties as assigned Department Operations

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS                                                                                                                                                                 If Health Facility: This position requires work at health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions. If Field Office or Addis Ababa Office : This position requires frequent travel to health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions. Required to drive long distances on unpredictable or unknown terrain in various weather climates. This may include driving on under developed local roads or very busy roadways. 

Reports to Direct: Logistic and Procurement Manager

Technical:  Health Facility: N/A

Field Office: NA Kampala Office: NA

Work Days & Hours: Monday-Sunday, 40-48 hours/week as per duty roster. May include weekends, night shifts and public holidays

Supervises: Direct NA,  Technical: NA

Job Requirements

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS

• Grade 10 Level Certificate of Education is required

• Possession of a valid Ethiopian driving permit class Level 3 

• Certification in defensive driving from a recognized institution is required

• Certification in First Aid and CPR is required

• Certification in vehicle mechanics and maintenance is an added advantage

 EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of heavy vehicle driving in Ethiopia is required

• Clean driving record is required

• Experience driving an ambulance and working with an international NGO is an added advantage

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE

• In-depth knowledge of road safety regulations and defensive driving techniques

Basic knowledge of vehicle mechanics and maintenance; First Aid and CPR

SKILLS

• Excellent defensive driving skills

• Skilled in administering First Aid and CPR

• Skilled in identifying maintenance issues

ABILITIES

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations to prioritize patient care

• Physically fit and able to load vehicles

• Ability to keep detailed records and write reports

• Ability to follow procedures in response to accidents or emergency situations

• Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

• Professional, courteous, punctual

How to Apply

Interested applicants who met the MINIMUM requirements should apply before 28 April 2023 through Medical Teams International ’ recruitment email address ethiopiarecruitment@medicalteams.org with  cover letter and scanned copies of all relevant documents.

Kindly write the position title you are applying for in the email subject line, "Driver”

All applications must include a CV and copies of all applicable educational and work experience documents to be considered valid. Applicants called for an interview will be required to produce the original and legally valid copies of all documents.

“We are an equal employment opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Courageous, Tenacious, and Selfless and Not alone.”  

NB. For qualified female applicants only.