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About the Organisation
Jhpiego is a global health nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health of women and families by providing transformative health care solutions and advancing innovative approaches to health systems strengthening. With a mission to prevent the needless deaths of women and children by improving health care delivery systems and ensuring access to quality care, Jhpiego has earned widespread recognition for its leadership in maternal, newborn, and child health, as well as its work in reproductive health and HIV/AIDS prevention. Known for its strong reputation in public health, the organization is valued for its evidence-based, sustainable, and culturally relevant solutions.
Jhpiego fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, emphasizing respect, diversity, and professional development, offering employees a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, a flexible work-life balance, and competitive benefits. Established in 1973 as part of Johns Hopkins University, Jhpiego has grown from a small technical assistance provider to a global health leader, operating in over 40 countries and delivering impactful programs in maternal health, family planning, and disease prevention.
The organization’s innovative approach blends research, technology, and local knowledge to create scalable, adaptable solutions that improve health outcomes in some of the world’s most challenging settings. Jhpiego's size and reach have made it a key partner to governments, international organizations, and local communities, making a difference through sustainable health interventions. Guided by its core values of excellence, innovation, and equity, Jhpiego continues to make a lasting impact on global health. Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, Jhpiego invests in capacity building, health workforce development, and improving health access for underserved populations. For more information, visit www.jhpiego.org.
Jhpiego is implementing a five-year Urban Health Activity in Kampala, Mukono and Wakiso with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The Activity aims to strengthen urban health systems and improve equitable health outcomes among all urban dwellers by working with districts, municipalities, and the Kampala Capital City Authority to provide quality primary healthcare services. It also focuses on optimizing available resources and enhancing private sector capacity to ensure sustainable improvements in health outcomes and a more resilient urban healthcare system. The Activity will address poor quality of care, congestion in public health facilities, uncoordinated referral system, weak community and surveillance structures, limited private sector capacity, and gaps in enabling environment results in poor health outcomes. The project's key expected results include the following: improved access to and use of quality, maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH), nutrition, and malaria services and improved disease outbreak response.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Transport Assistant job at Jhpiego
Jhpiego
Job Description
Job ID 2024-6635
Location UG-Kampala
Category International Positions
Employment Status Full-Time
Purpose of Position
The Transport Assistant will be responsible for coordinating the maintenance of all office vehicles including the regular maintenance servicing and driving. The transport assistant will ensure all the vehicles are well maintained for an effective and efficient fleet. The Transport Assistant will work closely with the Operations Manager to improve transport services as required. They will ensure that the vehicle policies are adhered to. They will maintain vehicle mileage and related records required by Jhpiego transport policies. The position will be responsible for supervising the office drivers.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Driving Jhpiego’s office vehicles on official trips as necessary.
Supervising Jhpiego drivers including scheduling trips and reviewing performance.
Ensuring that Jhpiego’s vehicles are well maintained, and policies are adhered to.
Responsible for Maintenance of the Vehicle Service Log.
Responsible for receiving all service requisitions and logging them in on the vehicle service log
Liaising with the drivers on all mechanical issues regarding the vehicles
Responsible for booking appointments for service at the garage
Reviewing of repair estimates and forwarding them to the necessary parties for approvals.
Following up with drivers on confirmation of work done.
Review and approval of invoices before forwarding for payment
Assist in conducting quarterly vehicle checks to ensure vehicle accessories are well maintained
Maintain all records with regards to the vehicles including report on tyres purchased for each vehicle
Work with the Operations Manager on other transport related issues as needed
Ensure that all vehicles meet legal requirements i.e. inspection and insurance
Ensure that the office vehicles have the necessary accessories like spare tires, life savers, toolboxes, first aid kit, jumper cables etc.
Inform the operations manager when vehicle service is due.
Ensure that all Jhpiego vehicles have valid insurance
Maintain a vehicle tracker to monitor vehicle movements
Responsible for monitoring fuel consumption and other minor vehicle maintenance issues
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Required Qualifications
Diploma in a relevant field
Minimum 5 years’ experience of driving on up country routes and for long distance in a four-wheel drive vehicle and 3 years of transport management.
Certificate in defensive driving
Knowledge of Ugandan traffic laws
Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting
Must have a valid driving license
Must have demonstrated driving experience of four-wheel vehicles in long distances and difficult terrain
Preferred Qualifications
Vehicle Maintenance Course
Fleet Management/Logistics course would be an added advantage
Experience working in a busy office within the NGO sector
Experience driving for a USG funded project
Computer skills include demonstrated hands-on-experience with MS Word, and MS Excel.
Proficiency in written and spoken English
How to Apply
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER 2024. APPLICATION MAY CLOSE EARLIER AS WE ARE SHORTLISTING ON A ROLLING BASIS.
Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans
