INFECTIOUS DISEASES INSTITUTE
General Summary
The transport assistant will support provision of safe and reliable transportation for project staff ,visitors and project materials,keep project vehicle/s in good mechanical and functional condition,ensures compliance with all vehicle-related legal and institutional /management requirements
Key Responsibilities
To provide safe,comfortable and relable transportation for project staff and patrners/visitors including but not confined to travel within project sites and all other locations as may be required
To transport project materials and supplies to various destinations as required by authorised staff for project business
To keep the project vehicle in good mechanical and functional condition including but tnot limited to regular fueling,servicing and cleaning of the interior and exterior.
To perform regular preventive maintainence and minor repairs where possible
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 regulary renewed e.g Third party and Comprehensive Insurance,Parking fees,Registration and licences,etc.
To ensure that all reasonable measures are taken to protect the project vehicle from theft or damage
To run general errands and assume othet duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure the sound functioning of the office and achievment of project goals
Academic Qualifications
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with a credit in English
Person Specification
Knowledge of current traffic rules and regulations
Basic knowledge of vehicle opeartion and associated mechanics
Familiarity with the lay-out and location of key facilities in the project area
Physical ability ,flexibility and willingness to drive for long hours and occasionally over the weeknds 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
