Infectious Disease Institute Transport Assistants Jobs in Uganda

Infectious Disease Institute Transport Assistants Jobs in Uganda


General Summary:

  • The transport Assistant will support provision of safe and reliable transportation for project staff, visitors and project materials, keeps the project vehicle/s in good mechanical and functional condition, ensures compliance with all vehicle-related legal and institutional /management requirements.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To provide safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for project staff and partners/visitors including but not confined to travel within project sites and all other
    locations as may be required.

  • To transport project materials and supplies to various destinations as required by authorized staff for project business.

  • To keep the project vehicle in good mechanical and functional condition including but not
    confined to regular fueling, servicing and cleaning of the interior and exterior.

  • To perform regular preventive maintenance and minor repairs where possible.

  • To ensure TIMELY notification to the Field Office Coordinator/fleet team of any major vehicle repairs necessary

  • To ensure that all required documentation for administrative use such as mileage, fuel usage and trip authorization tracking information is kept up to date at all times in the prescribed manner.

  • To ensure that all legal, institutional and municipal requirements and dues are met in
    good time and/or regularly renewed e.g. Third party and Comprehensive Insurance, Parking Fees, Registration and Licenses etc.

  • To ensure that all reasonable measures are taken to protect the project vehicle from theft
    or damage

  • To run general errands and assume
    other duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure the sound functioning of the office and achievement of project goals.

    Education Requirements:

  • Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with credits in English.

  • Valid Uganda class “DM” & or “DL”

    Required Experience and Skills:

  • Knowledge of current traffic rules and regulations

  • Basic knowledge of vehicle operation and the associated mechanics

  • Familiarity with the lay-out and location of key facilities in the project area.

  • Physical ability, flexibility and willingness to drive for long hours and occasionally on
    weekends and/or holidays.

  • Ability to communicate competently and understand instructions in English and in
    common local language/s.

  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

  • Ability to understand and adhere to company vehicle policies and competently complete
    vehicle-related documentation.

  • Knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics

  • Ability to work in a team of different Technical Supervisory Teams in a respectful way.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; Infectious Disease Institute Transport Assistants Jobs in Uganda


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