Ambulance Driver

Job Description

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.rescue.org) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.

The IRC began programming in northern Uganda in 1998 in response to mass displacement and devastation wrought by rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the remote, conflict-affected region of Karamoja and in 2011, began working with refugees in Kampala. Monitoring the influx of South Sudanese refugees at the end of 2015, the IRC began scaling up its response to refugees arriving in the West Nile region. By promoting durable solutions that deliver on the interdependent aims of saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC in Uganda is laying the building blocks for long-term stability and development –bringing people from harm to home. The IRC currently works in 9 districts in Uganda, including Kitgum, Lamwo, Kyegegwa, Moroto, Amudat, Yumbe, Arua, Kasese and Kampala. The IRC will be moving into additional/new locations in refugee settlements in Kiryandongo and Zombo.

The IRC is currently implementing its health and nutrition program in West Nile and Acholi focusing on providing primary health care services to refugees in their settlements. Similar services will be extended to the new locations starting January 2020.

Job Overview: The Ambulance Driver will be responsible for the safe transportation of IRC staff and materials, care and maintenance of IRC vehicles and their accessories.

Duties and Responsibilities: •Inspect and record the condition of the vehicle on a daily basis; prepare weekly maintenance checklist. •Ensure timely servicing and maintenance of IRC vehicles (complete service request forms and maintain service maintenance records); report to Transport Officer any mechanical problems. •Ensure vehicle is insured and all legal documents are in order at all times; inform Transport Officer three weeks in advance of any renewals due (i.e. insurance, road license, etc.). •Conduct daily assessments of road conditions and security situation. •Drive Patients, Care givers and staff in a safe and courteous manner to during referrals. •Operate HF and VHF mobile radio equipment. •Maintain cleanliness of interior/exterior of vehicle. •Give accurate reconciliation within the given period. •Obey IRC vehicle policy and operating procedures at all times (use of logbook, no drinking and driving, signing out vehicle on vehicle registry and so on). •Undertake any other duties that may be assigned to you by your supervisors.

Qualifications

•Minimum Ordinary Level Certificate: A - Level Certificate is an added advantage; Valid driver’s license with classes “A, B & DL” •Minimum of two (2) years’ driving experience preferably with NGOs. •Able to pass the IRC driving test. •Demonstrated teamwork skills. •Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently. •Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment. •Strong communication and interpersonal skills. •Excellent Microsoft word and Microsoft excel skills. •Willingness to travel to 'insecure areas within the constraints of IRC Uganda's security policy. •Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.