Driver at PATH Nigeria

PATH is a global organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales solutions including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and innovative approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary 

• We seek to recruit One Driver to be based in Abuja, Nigeria to support our 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.

Specific duties include

• Transporting project staff, project counterparts, consultants and other visitors to project sites, workshops/meetings, and various events in and around Eastern and other Provinces. 
• 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 logbook. 
• 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 Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Driver and successful completion of a driving course, with a valid Nigerian driver’s license 
• Previous experience with and INGO or Corporate Private Sector (eg 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. 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online