Driver at Medecins du Monde (MdM)

Medecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care. MdM operating in Nigeria, Borno state since October 2016.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Under the supervision of the logistics officer, and in technical link with the base logistician, the Driver is in charge of driving MdM vehicles according to the MdM procedures and assisting the logistics team with the maintenance of the office/guesthouse/warehouse and loading/unloading goods and material into the cars.

Responsibilities
Driving vehicles and passenger safety and security of transported materials/equipment:

• Following MDM driving Regulation
• Adapting his/her behavior and driving to assure passengers' security, MDM equipment and the rest of road/street users (drivers, pedestrians, etc.).
• Always drive according to the Nigerian circulation code and respecting speed limits
• Always wearing safety belt while driving and ensuring all passengers do the same
• Ensuring having a valid driving license and always have it ready for any eventual inspection
• Ensuring that all necessary documents are valid and renewed before the expiration date (yearly road safety check, registration of main drivers with the Rental Company, etc.)

Maintenance of the vehicle:

• Checking on a regular basis the vehicle's motor, oil level, breaks liquid, air pressure of wheels, wind shield liquid, etc.
• Alerting direct supervisor in case of technical problem or need for maintenance
• Organizing or if possible carrying out of any necessary maintenance after validation of direct supervisor
• Ensuring the vehicle is clean on the inside and outside
• Ensuring all necessary equipment and material is present in the vehicle and in good condition (tools, spare wheel, airlift, belts, ropes, etc.)
• Refilling the fuel tank each time the tank is at half of its capacity
• Remaining stand-by in the office in between movements

 Other duties/responsibilities:

• Realize small purchases following the orders of the logistics officer
• Fill a logbook with kilometers and fuel consumption he does
• Supporting the team with manual tasks (loading/unloading the vehicle)
• Participate in internal work meetings and inform the MdM team about log issues
• Report any security-related issues to the supervisor
• Supporting operational organization of field trips
• Maintaining full confidentiality for all work-related information
• Be flexible in performing his/her duties
• Inform immediately the security focal point in case of any security problem
• Perform other additional duties on request of the logistics officer
• Respect MdM rules and regulations including driver’s rules

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• At least 1year of experience in the same position
• A good knowledge of the Abuja context and its environs.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter in one document to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.