Amref Health Africa
Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based
international health development organization, currently implementing more than 120 programs, directly reaching more than 12 million people across 35 African countries. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten countries in Africa and an additional eleven advocacy
and fundraising offices in Europe and North America. In the spirit of Ubuntu, partnership and networking are key elements of our approach. Amref has a staff complement of over 1,500.
Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission ‘To increase sustainable health access to communities in Africa through solutions in human resources
for health, health service delivery, and investments in health’.
Main Purpose of the Job
The Driver will provide driving services to the team members in order that staff and supplies are
transported from one place to another as required in an efficient and effective manner. The incumbents will also be responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of the motor vehicles.
Specific Key Responsibilities:
- Drive technical & support staff to and from office and project sites, airport pick-ups and
droppings of staff and volunteers. - Conduct daily vehicle Maintenance including checking oil, water, tyres, battery electrolyte levels and conduct weekly vehicle maintenance e.g, checking wheel nuts, cleaning, greasing,
battery terminals - Maintain use of Vehicle Log books at all times.
- Report to the Transport &Logistics Assistant about general vehicle condition and any routine maintenance and damage requiring workshop attention.
- Conduct delivery of mail to respective recipients, within and outside the Office, taking and delivering messages, running office errands etc.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Completion of Malawi Secondary School Education (MSCE)
- Possession of a defensive driving license desirable
- Possession of a Motor Vehicle Mechanic certificate will be a big added advantage
- Minimum of two years driving experience in a busy organisation preferably in an NGO
Competences& Skills
- Good command of both English and local languages
- Good organization and reporting skills; and
- Communication
- Able to do minor vehicle maintenance
- Able to work at Odd hours
- Ethical and high Integrity;
- Ability to work within deadlines
- Sober habits
Method Of Application
Please visit our website https://amref.org/vacancies/ to make your application. You will
be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able
to submit your application. Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the
best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience.
The closing date will be 5th
June, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the
recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages.
Kindly note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address.