Role :   Jobs Opportunities : 18 Driversto be based in its Country Office in Yaoundé and its field office in Douala
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Company URL :   www.pedaids.org

Careers at EGPAF : Drivers

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Driver

Job openings: 18       

Locations: 7 in Littoral and 11 in Centre regions             

Reports to: Logistic Officer (Fleet management)

Contract Duration: One year with possibility of extension

Terms of Offer: This position is remunerated on local terms. (for local candidates only)

Possible start date: Immediate/April 1st, 2018

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15 countries and at over 5,500 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of over 1,000—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission is to implement HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide. 

EGPAF works in partnership with the Ministry of Health NACC and the Regional and District Health Teams to support HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment and health systems strengthening services. EGPAF is mainly funded by PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Purpose of the Job

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is recruiting 18 Drivers to be based in its Country Office in Yaoundé and its field office in Douala to provide effective transport facilitation to EGPAF  Country Program staff, visitors and partners in view of achieving the Foundation’s goals.

Key tasks:

• Undertake driving duties as assigned by supervisor, ensuring strict adherence to traffic rules and regulations as well as speed limits.
• Collect and deliver all mails, parcels and carry out administrative errands
• Provide support to office and field staffs whenever necessary towards accomplishment of the Foundation’s goals / objectives
•  Ensure that all Foundation vehicles have valid Documents as required by the law including a valid Insurance.
• Ensure day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle and check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, fire extinguisher etc.
•  Ensure prompt reporting of technical malfunctions to the line manager.
• Ensure that Foundation vehicles are always clean and well serviced. Ensure the foundation vehicles are serviced only at designated garages.
• Ensure the completion of daily Driver log.
• Keep record of mileage in the logbook and record fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Language: bilingualism (French and English). Both spoken and written.
• Education: some level of secondary school/technical school
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in working with an NGO or company;
• Relevant driving license
• Familiar with with Microsoft Office Package, (Excel, Word) and use of internet;
• Basic understanding of mechanics of a car
• Some car mechanical training
• High level of road courtesy to other road users and pedestrians

How to apply 

Qualified candidates should submit a CV and cover letter through the following link.

Applications will be considered until March 26 2018.

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.