Driver at Population Services International (PSI)

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to be healthy by providing access to products and services that range from mosquito nets to HIV testing.

There are over 7,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a motivated group of entrepreneurs and professionals with a diverse range of backgrounds all the way from the medical industry to the music business, all with unique skills we bring to the job.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Application Closing Date
14th August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive Resume with a Cover letter as one PDF / Word document to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.