PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges.
PATH, operating in Nigeria as Organization for Innovation in Public Health (OIPH), is implementing the Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge (RHCC) grant, funded jointly by Rotary International Foundation and The Gates Foundation, a multi-year effort to provide improved community health care, including for malaria and other priority diseases, in Nigeria. In Nigeria, community health care is coordinated through the National Primary Health Care Development Authority (NPHCDA) and supported and resourced through other national agencies, including the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP). The primary community health agents who deliver integrated community case management (ICCM) are the Community Health Influencer, Promoters and Services (CHIPS) agents. PATH, through the RHCC grant, intends to collaborate with NPHCDA, NMEP and state and local government teams to implement an expanded CHIPS programme in targeted areas.
We seek to recruit a Driver to be based in Abuja to support our RHCC project operations. The driver will be responsible for meeting the transportation needs of the office, an important responsibility, being entrusted with the lives of staff and sometimes visitors. Other responsibilities will include:
Specific duties include:
- Transporting project staff, project counterparts, consultants and other visitors to project sites, workshops/meetings, and various events in and around Abuja and or other states.
- Ensuring the safety of passengers by courteously reminding them of safety practices while in the vehicle.
- Performing or scheduling maintenance services and ensuring that project vehicles are clean and in proper working order.
- Following up with vehicle maintenance regulations and licenses, and making recommendations to the Senior Administration Officer for necessary actions.
- Reporting suspected vehicle malfunctions or issues.
- Ensuring that vehicles are adequately fueled using office account.
- Maintaining the vehicle/driver’s log book.
- Updating all vehicle documents and checking vehicle insurance.
- Running project office errands, such as document delivery, mailing, banking, customs clearance, bill payments, shopping for office supplies etc., as requested.
- Supporting project staff in the field as required.
- Assisting with maintenance of project office space, including re-arrangement of furniture and minor repairs of office equipment.
- Any other relevant duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum of Senior Secondary School Certification.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Driver and successful completion of a driving course, with a valid Nigerian Class D driver’s license.
- Previous experience with an INGO or Corporate Private Sector (e.g. Bank, Oil and Gas, etc.) will be an advantage.
- Self-motivated, courteous, and humble individual
- Proven ability to work under pressure and availability to work outside of normal business hours, as required.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members, and proven ability to work in a team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English desired.
- Basic knowledge/familiarity with automobile maintenance
- NGO experience desirable but not a mandatory.
- Must currently have legal authorization to work in Nigeria.
