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

Requirements/ Qualifications:

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 Ethiopian Public Health Association

Deadline:  June16, 2023