Driver at Malaria Consortium – Abuja, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos, Katsina and Yobe

Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the comprehensive prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable and under privileged populations. We increasingly find our work on malaria can be effectively integrated with other similar public health interventions for greater impact and therefore expanded our remit to include child health and neglected tropical disease interventions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Locations: Abuja, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos, Katsina, Yobe
Department: Operations
Length of Contract: 5 years
Role Type: National
Grade: 2
Travel involved: Yes
Child safeguarding level: TBC
Reporting to: Line manager: Admin Officer

Job purpose

This job holder is responsible for operating the vehicle and ensures general safety of assigned vehicle.

Scope of work

The driver would be responsible for picking up and driving the programme officials, pickups and other scheduled appointments.
And also will be responsible for performing minor maintenance tasks on the vehicles to assure the functionality of the vehicle.

Key working relationships

The role will report to the State Admin Officers for SuNMaP2 and will work closely with the state team for logistics support in carrying out daily operations of programme activities.

Key accountabilities
Safely transport persons and goods (70%)

Transport safely Malaria Consortium employees and goods as directed by the line manager
Always be in possession of a valid driving license and personal identification
Respect and observe the Nigeria traffic regulations, speed limits and adjust speed according to road and risk conditions (for example, when driving in villages or populated areas)
Observe Malaria Consortium standard operating procedures for vehicles
Observe the manufacturer technical conditions of use for all vehicles
Report any accident immediately to line manager and the nearest police station for purpose of insurance claims
Assist in loading and off-loading, and fetching water
Ensure safety of vehicles assigned to you at all times
Ensure passengers wear seat belts at all times

Vehicle maintenance and checklist for field trips (20%):

Responsible for daily and weekly preventive maintenance and report to the line manager any problems with vehicles
Ensure vehicles are always on full fuel tanks
Diligently and promptly update the movement and fuel consumption logbook
Furnish the logbook to the line manager as and when required to facilitate preparation of monthly vehicle and fuel consumption reports
Always ensure the vehicle insurance and licenses are valid before driving any vehicle
Alert line manager when service and maintenance schedules are due
Clean the vehicle inside and outside as and when necessary/ keep your vehicle clean externally and internally at all the times
Check that items mentioned in the logbook are in the vehicle before leaving
Perform daily vehicle pre–departure checks to include fuel, engine oil, coolant, lights, tyres, horn, tools and equipment, brakes, windows and mirrors, etc.
When a field trip is planned, the driver has to inspect and prepare the vehicle the day before leaving and be ready for scheduled departure time
The driver has also to prepare additional materials according to trip needs (for example, additional fuel tank, stickers, flag, medical and food kits, additional spare tyres)
Conduct daily, weekly and monthly vehicle check
Behave in a professional manner at all the times with the understanding that the public associates your behaviour with Malaria Consortium
Ensures the official vehicles are safely parked within the office environment and approved sites at all times

Security, communication and miscellaneous duties (10%):

Ensure the vehicle radio communication is in good working condition
Maintain regular radio communication with the base station while travelling away from the base. Radios should be switched on for communications at all times
Observe and ensure adherence with security guidelines in the programme area of operation
Assist Logistics Officer and colleagues in gathering security information analysis especially pertaining to routes to be travelled. To advise the logistician on the security of such routes and whether Malaria Consortium vehicle should travel or not on a given route
Promptly report all relevant security incidents/concerns to the Logistics Officer
Carry out other delegated tasks using Malaria Consortium vehicles. Theses may range from mail delivery, payment of bills, picking or dropping of staff or visitors and other similar tasks
Organise the assigned task in the most efficient and effective manner, so as to minimize vehicle use (fuel consumption, wear and tear)
Carry out any other duties as requested by the Logistics Officer and any senior staff
Follow Malaria Consortium’s security protocol at all times.

Qualifications and experience
Essential:

Minimum Qualification of O’ Level Certificate
Fluent in English
Valid driving licence
Previous experience working as a driver.

Desirable:

Three years’ driving experience

Work-based skills and competencies
Essential:

Honest, hardworking and pleasant personality with effective interpersonal skills.

Core competencies

Delivering results: LEVEL A – Focuses on delivering contribution to Malaria Consortium and achieving own objectives:
Puts in effort required to ensure the delivery of own work and objectives to meet (and exceed) expectations
Strong self-management of time and effort
Checks own work to ensure quality

Analysis and use of information: LEVEL A – Gathers information and identifies problems effectively:

Interprets basic written information
Attentive to detail
Follows guidelines to identify issues
Recognises problems within their remit
Uses appropriate methods for gathering and summarising data

Interpersonal and communications: LEVEL A – Listens and clearly presents information:

Actively listens and pays attention
Presents information and facts in a logical way
Shares information willingly and on a timely basis
Communicates honestly, respectfully and sensitively

Collaboration and partnering: LEVEL A – Is a good and effective team player:

Knows who their customers are and their requirements
Respects and listens to different views/ opinions
Actively collaborates across teams to achieve objectives and develop own thinking
Proactive in providing and seeking support from team members

Leading and motivating people: LEVEL A – Open to learning and responds positively to feedback:

Willingness to manage own development and performance
Builds capacity of colleagues by sharing knowledge (induction) and acting as induction ‘buddy’ when asked
Open to learning new things
Responds positively to feedback from others
Identifies mistakes and takes positive steps to improve

Flexibility/ adaptability: LEVEL B – Remains professional under external pressure:

Able to adapt to changing situations effortlessly
Remains constructive and positive under stress and able to tolerate difficult situations and environments
Plans, prioritises and performs tasks well under pressure
Learns from own successes/ mistakes

Living the values: LEVEL A – Demonstrates Malaria Consortium values:

Demonstrates integrity, honesty and fairness in dealing with colleagues and stakeholders
Maintains ethical and professional behaviour in line with Malaria Consortium’s values
Treats all people with respect.

Strategic planning and thinking and sector awareness: LEVEL A – Manages own workload effectively: