Driver, Nigeria IHP at Palladium Group Full Time

Palladium Group is currently looking for a driver for immediate employment. Interested persons are expected to apply. Kindly go through the full details of this position below:

Job Title: Driver, Nigeria IHP

Ref No: req17581
Location: Bauchi

Project Overview and Role

• The Driver is a full-time position to support the Nigeria Integrated Health Program staff in the safe transport of team members and deliveries. Under immediate supervision of the Operations Manager.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles as directed, including transporting staff to the field, performing pickups and delivery tasks; responsible for routine vehicle maintenance, including inspecting the vehicle; noting damage, scratches, malfunctions, or problems and reporting any faults to senior driver; and ensuring vehicles are clean, well maintained, and road worthy at all times.
• Compile trip reports for drivers and weekly log sheets and enter into the fuel consumption report; process monthly fuel requests and consolidate fuel liquidations for office vehicles.
• Ensure that self and all passengers are wearing seatbelts prior to departure, including those in the back seat.
• Report any accidents involved while driving project vehicle to the police and appropriate authorities; ensure vehicle has all the required forms before starting a trip.
• Act as administrative assistant, when not driving.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Have an Ordinary National Diploma (OND).
• Have a minimum of 5 years work experience in a similar position within any reputable organization or within an international development project will be an added advantage.
• Be able to communicate in English language.
• Understand the mechanics of vehicles as this will be advantageous.
• Have demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian road networks (with emphasis on Northern Nigeria)
• Have demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian driving codes and regulations.
• Ability to drive and work long hours.
• Familiar with the culture of the area.
• Familiar with the local terrain and routes and respond appropriately, in case of emergency.
• Knowledge and fluent understanding of Hausa language will be an added advantage

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.