Driver – The UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program – Entebbe

About UVRI-IAVI:
The UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program (the Program), founded in 2001, is a not for profit organization with offices and research facilities based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe. The Program’s main activities are conducting research, building capacity and providing advocacy for HIV/AIDS vaccine as well as molecular and epidemiological work toward HIV prevention. The Program is mainly funded by the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), USA but also receives funding from other donors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Drive UVRI-IAVI vehicles for the transportation of authorized passengers, delivery and collection of mail documents
Undertake maintenance and repair work on UVRI-IAVI vehicles
Perform day to day maintenance of assigned vehicles and ensure that UVRI-IAVI vehicles are road worthy maintained up to established security standards and kept clean.
Log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes
Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate must hold an “O” level certificate/ technical or commercial school and certificate in vehicle mechanics
Three years experience of driving in an NGO setting.
Experience in driving manual transmission vehicles is a must.
Should be willing to work beyond normal working hours if requested and personable.
Valid driving permit, knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
Permit with DL, DH and B is preferred.
Knowledge in MS Word and Excel is a must.
Good knowledge of English

How to Apply:
All candidates are strongly encouraged to send a written cover letter along with copies of academic certificates, Curriculum Vitae, day-time telephone contact numbers and names of two professional referees addressed to:

Administration Manager,
UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program Ltd,
P.O. Box 49, Entebbe.

E-mail to: information@iavi.or.ug

Deadline: 15th February 2018 by 5:00pm East Africa Time.

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