Job Description
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF Switzerland) is an international non-governmental organization working in the field of medical care in Sudan. We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill in the position of Driver.
| Organization | Doctors Without Borders |
| Duty Station | Omdurman, Khartoum State |
| Gross Salary | 487 USD |
| Duration | 6 months |
| Deadline for the application | 03/04/2022 |
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Checking daily, the technical conditions of the assigned vehicle (state of the tires, oil, fuel, brakes, radio equipment, spare parts, etc.), performing weekly check according to the MSF Logbook, refilling it when necessary, and keeping it clean to ensure it can be driven in perfect conditions. Carrying out a handover if another uses the vehicle.
- Ensuring the security of passengers in the vehicle, driving carefully, observing speed limits and traffic rules in the country as well as MSF security rules, in order to avoid car accidents.
- Ensuring all passengers have all necessary papers in order before traveling and ensuring non-MSF staff sign disclaimers of responsibility before using the vehicle.
- Ensuring correct loading and unloading of the vehicle, submitting the documents to the receiver of the goods checking the status of delivered goods, returning the duly completed documents to Logistics, and ensuring that the goods have the necessary documents.
- Ensuring that all vehicle documents and the driver’s driving license are valid and in the vehicle.
- Informing the line manager of any incident involving the transportation of passengers and/or goods.
- Knowing how to use all types of radios, codes, call numbers, and radio alphabets by heart and communicating with base according to MSF communications policy to inform the driver’s position and any potential implications.
- Knowing and respecting the security rules related to vehicle movements, specifically those related to customs, checkpoints, and roadblocks. Ensuring all passengers know and respect the security rules.
Minimum requirements:
Education:
Essential literacy and driving license. Good knowledge of country roads.
Experience
- Essential 2 years minimum of previous driving experience.
- Desirable experience with specific vehicles to use (i.e. 4×4).
- Desirable in MSF or other NGOs.
Languages
English and local language essential.
Knowledge
- Desirable knowledge of basic mechanics
- Good knowledge of mission area roads Competencies
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Behavioral Flexibility
- Commitment to MSF Principles
- Stress Management
Applications must be in the English language and include:
- Updated contact details (candidate’s phone number and a backup phone number).
- Contact information of the previous employers for reference.
- Sudanese National ID.
How to Apply
- Application to Omdurman MSFCH Office reception before SUNDAY 3rd April 2022. Only short short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For jobs from Doctors Without Borders visit: MSF Jobs Page
