Driver

CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda, a Private-Not-For-Profit (PNFP) Christian Hospital specialized in Pediatric Neurosurgery and Integrated Spiritual Ministry, is seeking an experienced Individual for the Part time positions of a Driver.

     Position Title      :        Driver

Reports to            :        Programs Operations Manager

Supervises           :        None

Duty Station        :      CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda

Department         :      Administration

Location               :      Mbale, Uganda

Duration              :       Full-Time - Fixed Term

Position Overview

To provide transport services by driving, maintaining, and managing CCHU assigned vehicles safely and efficiently in line with the logistics and fleet guidelines to ensure smooth operations of the hospital.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Transport Services Function

• Provides transportation using hospital vehicles of goods, staff, and other authorized passengers in accordance with the hospital policies and procedures.
• Drive hospital vehicles with strict adherence to local traffic laws and in accordance to hospital rules and regulations pertaining to vehicles.
• Ensure punctuality and safe transportation of visitors, co-workers and patients.
• Ensure that safe driving practices are adhered to including local driving codes and internally agreed standards.
• Carry out hospital errands as required.

Vehicle Maintenance and Operation

• Daily operates and maintains the vehicle (s) assigned in a manner that ensures the safety for the vehicle (s) and its passengers, and that maximizes the vehicles’ life.
• Ensures that the vehicle road licenses and insurance are renewed as needed
• Maintains vehicle log book for official trips, daily. Keeps accurate and up to date records of trips (mileage) and repairs that are submitted to the supervisor on a regular basis
• Ensures that all necessary measures are taken to avoid theft of the vehicles.  These measures should include among others locking the doors and windows, avoiding using the vehicles in times and places of high risk, and also ensuring that vehicles are parked in secure places
• Inspects the vehicles on a regular basis to detect any faults and/or damage, whether accidental or otherwise and makes suggestions for repair
• Ensure that vehicle repairs and maintenance are carried out on time done properly as per official manufacturers specifications and work is done from officially designated workshops.
• Ensure that the hospital vehicles are kept tidy and clean at all times. Regular day to day maintenance checks oil, water, battery, brakes and tyres using the vehicle checklist.
• Maintain the vehicle in a satisfactory condition, including weekly cleaning of the interior and exterior and periodic (quarterly) cleaning of the motor and chassis.
• Ensure that tires are in good working conditions at all time, and that spare tire is in good
• Report any apparent malfunction to the supervisor.
• Ensure that the vehicle is safely parked and locked when not in use.

Spiritual Ministry

•  Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry programs.
• Attend chapel and departmental bible studies with staff (depending on weekly schedule)

Participation in meetings

• Attend and participate in department meetings as scheduled
• Attend and participate in general co-workers’ meetings as scheduled.

Occupation Health and Safety

• Following & complying with H&S policies, processes & applying them to your own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.

Spiritual Ministry Participation

• Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry programs.
• Attend chapel and departmental bible studies with staff (depending on weekly schedule).

Education and Professional Development

• Identifies and pursues continuing professional development activities in line with their position and maintains professional records that provide evidence of activities completed.
• Works with one's supervisor to guide in mentorship and coaching for continual professional growth.
• Keep up to date with the position administrative practices and all other relevant matters to ensure maintenance of the knowledge and skill base necessary to good professional practice.

Essential Qualifications

• Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least a pass in English language.
• A certificate in Logistics and Motor Vehicle Mechanic is an added advantage
• Must poses a valid driving permit of these classes C1, C, D1, D
• Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience of clean driving record in an NGO or Healthcare setting. 
• Must be able to think clearly during emergency and urgent situations
• Must have a good knowledge of current traffic rules and regulations
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to stay overnight (i.e. on outreaches and when picking up guests at the airport)
• Computer literate - conversant with Microsoft Office.
• Capable of undertaking duties during odd hours and be able to work under pressure.
• Willingness to do any other duties assigned from time to time.

Professional Essential Skills

• Ability to read road maps and follow directions
• Ability to read, write and speak English and one other language
• Basic Knowledge of mechanical and vehicle maintenance.
• Public Relations and Customer Care
• Time Management
• Flexibility.
• Knowledge to carry out the duties of the role.
• Ability to work in an accurate and consistent manner, utilizing systems and programs in the most efficient manner.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Accuracy
• Ability to work on own initiative while remaining an effective member of a team.
• Demonstrate effective team skills in Planning & Organizing.
• Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change.
• Maintaining structured systems.
• Can multi-task, without losing focus Manages competing and changing priorities in line with the demands of the in-patient unit.

Essential Personal Attributes and Aptitudes

• Demonstrate good command of the English language both written and verbal to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively, with compassion and empathy with patients
• and their families.
• Display awareness and appreciation of the service users
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Draws on a variety of communication methods to fit situations/circumstances
• Listens openly, using questions to check for understanding/avoid misinterpretation
• Strong ability to learn CCHU Services, Core Values & Ethos.

Knowledgeable, Skills Competences & Abilities

• Flexible attitude to duties and to hours of work with ability to remain calm under pressure
• Highly organized and meticulous

The deadline for receipt of applications is open until position is filled.

The position is Part time Fixed term renewable based in Mbale.

• CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviews, reference verification, appointment, training or any other fees).
• CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda will not be responsible for such fraudulent correspondences or any loss of money or theft which may result from anyone engaging in any fraudulent recruitment activity.
• All forms of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.