Transport Assistant Infectious Diseases Institute

The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a Ugandan not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research, Laboratory services (including the CAP-certified IDI Core Lab & Translational Lab), Global Health Security and Health System Strengthening.
In order to successfully, implement this, IDI SACCO is looking for a competent and experienced individual to fill the position below:

Job Title: Transport Assistant
Vacancy Code: ISTA – X001
Duty Station: Kampala
Classification: Full Term (Contract)
Salary: Ugx 650,000/=
Reports to: Credit Officer

General summary:
The transport Assistant will support provision of safe and reliable transportation for IDI staff, visitors and any other hires from external clients, keeps the SACCO vehicle/s in good mechanical and functional condition, ensures compliance with all vehicle-related legal and co-operative /management requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
• To provide safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for IDI staff and partners/visitors including but not confined to travel within Kampala and all other locations as may be required.
• To transport any materials and supplies to various destinations as required by authorized staff for business.
To keep the vehicle in good mechanical and functional condition including but not confined to regular fueling, servicing and cleaning of the interior and exterior.
• To perform regular preventive maintenance and minor repairs where possible.
• To ensure TIMELY notification to the supervisors of any major vehicle repairs necessary
• To ensure that all required documentation for administrative use such as mileage, fuel usage and trip authorization tracking information is kept up to date at all times in the prescribed manner.
To ensure that all legal, institutional and municipal requirements and dues are met in good time and/or regularly renewed e.g. Third party and Comprehensive Insurance, Parking Fees, Registration and Licenses etc.
• To ensure that all reasonable measures are taken to protect the project vehicle from theft or damage
To run general errands and assume other duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure the sound functioning of the office and achievement of the co-operative goals.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience:
• Knowledge of current traffic rules and regulations
• Basic knowledge of vehicle operation and the associated mechanics
• Familiarity with the lay-out and location with in Uganda.
• Physical ability, flexibility and willingness to drive for long hours and occasionally on weekends and/or holidays.
• Ability to communicate competently and understand instructions in English and in common local language/s.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to understand and adhere to company vehicle policies and competently complete vehicle-related documentation.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics
• Ability to work in a team of different Technical Supervisory Teams in a respectful way.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with credits in English.
• Valid Uganda class “DM” & or “DL”