Driver At Population Services International

Job Title: Driver

Department: Program/Operation

Location: Abuja

Reports to: Administrative Assistant

Application Closing Date: 14th August 2024

Who we are:

PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to achieve consumer-powered healthcare — people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people’s voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs. Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges.

Do you want to join PSI to help make it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire? Read on!

Join us!

We are seeking for an experienced driver to join our organization. The driver will be responsible for the safe and timely transportation of personnel, clients, documents, and other items to and from specified locations. This role requires professionalism, excellent driving skills, and knowledge of local routes.

Your contribution

You will be responsible for the following:

Safe Driving:

• Operate office vehicles in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to all traffic laws and regulations**.**
• Ensuring that the PSIN Vehicle is always parked in areas that permit parking and safe**.**
• Ensure vigilant and adjust route to avoid heavy traffic and unsafe areas.
• Assisting with the loading and offloading of staff luggage, products, and materials.
• Ensuring that the PSIN Vehicle is always parked in areas that permit parking and safe.
• Ensure timely Transport staff, guests and other personnel to and from various destinations, including on trips which may last for several days.
• Maintain a log-book for all tasks all trips, fuelling and maintenance
• Ensure vehicles are in sound mechanical condition, ready for program activities and conducts daily checks and maintenance.
• Always maintain the vehicles in a clean condition.
• Ensure vehicles have all essential accessories, such as umbrella, map, fire extinguisher, toolkit, torch, medical kit etc.
• Conduct regular vehicle checks to ensure service schedules are adhered to.
• Plan routes and estimate requirements for field trips, preparing funding requests as appropriate.
• Fulfil other duties as picking up and delivering items and running errands.
• Test drive office vehicles to be able to guide external service providers on what to do on Vehicles; also to verify work done by external service providers upon return of the vehicle from the garage.
• In collaboration with other key staff support office in the handling of office and house hold equipment
• Ensure vigilant and adjust route to avoid heavy traffic and unsafe areas.
• Assisting with the loading and offloading of staff luggage, products, and materials.

Vehicle Maintenance:

• Regularly inspect vehicles for mechanical issues and perform basic maintenance tasks, such as oil changes, tire checks, and battery inspections. Report any issues to the supervisor
• Ensure vehicles are in sound mechanical condition, ready for program activities and conducts daily checks and maintenance.

Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate records of vehicle use, mileage, and maintenance. Submit required documentation as per organisation policies. Maintain a logbook for all tasks all trips, fuelling and maintenance.

Customer Service:

• Provide courteous and professional service to all passengers, ensuring a comfortable and safe experience.

Compliance:

• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including those related to safety, security, and confidentiality.

Emergency Response:

• Respond appropriately to any emergencies or accidents, following company protocols and reporting incidents to the relevant authorities and the Program Operations Lead.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with:

• A senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or equivalent.
• evidence of at least 3 years working experience in international health organizations.
• Has successfully completed trade-test 1, 2 & 3 with certification.
• Can read and speak the English Language, including being able to read traffic sign, complete forms, and converse with occupants.
• Has a Currently valid motor Vehicle operator’s License issued by FRSC.
• Passionate about working in international health organizations.
• Proven ability to work with many people across diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with local roads and routes; ability to use navigation tools.
• Skills: Strong communication skills, basic mechanical skills, and attention to detail.
• Attributes: Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently. A professional and courteous demeanor is essential
• Reference will be required.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check.

The candidate we hire will embody PSI’s corporate values:

• Measurement: You use hard evidence to make decisions and guide your work. You set clear goalposts in advance and explain clearly if you need to move them.
• Pragmatism: You will strive to deliver the best possible result with the resources available. You will not be paralyzed by a need to make things perfect.
• Honesty: You own your mistakes and are open about your shortcomings – it is the only way you will learn and improve.
• Collaboration: You will quickly establish a mental map of whom you can rely on for what, on your team, at headquarters, and in our country offices – if you try to do it all yourself, you will not succeed.
• Trust: You accept limits to your sphere of control and give colleagues the benefit of the doubt.
• Commitment: You are in it for the long-haul and want to grow with the organization, just like PSI serves its consumers and partners with host-country governments through thick and thin.