Driver

MDM France

Details / requirements:

Médecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organisation whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care.

For more than 30 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies. Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations. MdM currently works in 40 countries across all continents where it focuses on 5 priority areas: caring for the health of migrants and displaced persons, promoting sexual and reproductive health, combating HIV and reducing the harm and risks associated with drug use, crises and conflicts and environmental health.

Medecins du Monde has worked in Nepal since 1995, initially focusing on TB and HIV control activities in the west of the country. Since 2007 our focus has been in Sindhupalchok District where we have implemented a 9-year project working with women cooperatives to promote sexual and reproductive health along with support to livelihoods through microfinance activities. Following the 2015 earthquakes we scaled up to provide an emergency response – running mobile medical clinics, rebuilding health facilities, supporting the District Health Authorities, and revitalizing the women cooperatives. At the moment, MdM has switched to a long-term development project reviving the cooperatives and strengthening their microfinance capabilities with an integrated health component: strengthening of public health programs through primary health care preventive activities with focused on community participation; mental health; sexual and reproductive health; gender-based violence awareness; and support through WASH installations in the health posts with continuous collaboration and support to DHO in terms of  strengthening the disaster surveillance unit and rapid response team. This work will continue until at least July 2018.

Hierarchical positioning: Reporting directly to the Head of driver and Logistics Officer

II- Main aims of the post

The driver will work under the supervision of the Head of Driver and cooperate closely with the MdM Logistics/Administration

The driver will drive safely vehicle and passengers wherever the mission requires. Ensure the security of transported materials and equipment. He will ensure the basic maintenance of the vehicle. He will report any activities on the vehicles (movements, passenger, fueling, maintenance…).

Main responsibilities

  • Driving safely vehicle and passengers wherever the mission requires. Ensure the security of  transported materials and equipments.
  • Adapting his/her behavior and driving to assure passengers' security, transported equipment and the rest of road/street users (drivers, pedestrians, etc).
  • Strictly drive according to the Nepalese circulation code and respecting speed limits.

Respect security rules: 

  • Any other passengers than MdM team during his service are forbidden (except if it is authorized by the direct supervisor).

o Weapons in the vehicle or passengers with weapons are forbidden.

o Phone call during driving is prohibited.

o Always wearing safety belt while driving and ensuring all passengers do the same.

  • Ensuring having a valid driving license and always have it ready for any eventual inspection.
  • Ensuring that all necessary vehicle documents are valid and renewed before the expiration date (insurance, pollution check, vehicle maintenance, etc).
  • Anticipate and inform his Supervisor prior to every control and repairs.

Maintenance of the vehicle

  • Checking on a daily, weekly and monthly basis the vehicle's motor, oil level, brakes liquid, tyre pressure, windshield liquid, etc. 
  • Alerting direct supervisor in case of technical problem or need for maintenance.
  • Organizing or if possible carrying out of any necessary maintenance after validation of supervisor.
  • Ensuring the vehicle is clean on the inside and outside.
  • Ensuring all necessary equipment and material is present in the vehicle and in good condition (tools, spare wheel, airlift, belts, ropes, etc).
  • Refilling the fuel tank each time the tank is at ¼ of its capacity according to the logistic procedure, and provide invoices each 15 days to his/her supervisor

Other duties/responsibilities

  • Remaining stand-by in the office in between movements
  • Fill a logbook with kilometers and fuel consumption of the car.
  • Support the team for manual tasks (load and load from vehicles).
  • Participate in internal work meetings and inform MdM team on logistics issues.
  • Report any security related issues to the referent.
  • Support operational organization of field trips.
  • Should never discuss daily route of travel and other details of the staff with anyone else.
  • In case of any problem related to accident or mishap, should immediately inform: 1.Logistics Manager, or 2. Administration Coordinator, or 3: Program Coordinator.
  • Should always carry a working mobile phone and make sure every phone call is responded (ask some passenger in the car to answer, or may stop the car to answer). If needed, should call back at the earliest.
  • Will be held responsible for carrying any illegal item in the car, and should be responsible for the car as well as all the equipment within it.
  • Maintaining full confidentiality for all work-related information
  • Other duties can be expected regarding issues faced on

III-Profile sought:

  • SLC; Can read, write and communicate in English
  • Valid driving license holder (Four Wheel)
  • 5 yrs of Experience in driving especially in Hilly Areas(Experience with an NGO/INGO will be given preference)

Duration: 6 months  

Duty Station: Kathmandu (with frequent travel to MdM areas of intervention in Sindhupalchok) 

Anticipated start date: 3rd week of November, 2016

Closing date for applications: 6th November, 2016

How to apply: Drop an updated CV with 3 references and Cover Letter to MdM office in Kupondole Height, Lalitpur or info.mdmfrance@gmail.com

Overview

Category Transportation
Openings 1
Experience 5+ years
Education SLC / SEE
Posted Date 28 Oct, 2016
Apply Before 06 Nov, 2016
City Kathmandu