Background:

The Christian Social Services Commission (CSSC) is an ecumenical body established in 1992 by the Christian Council of Tanzania and the Tanzania Episcopal Conference, to coordinate and facilitate the delivery of social services (health and education) by the member churches in Tanzania. For 28 years, CSSC has been serving and coordinate a network of more than 900 church-owned health education facilities, including 105 large hospitals at Zonal, Regional and District/Council levels. In addition, CSSC coordinates a network of more than 1,000 church owned education facilities. Majority of these church health and education facilities are located in remote and rural areas where 70% of the Tanzanian population reside in those areas.

CSSC has been awarded a 5-years Grant by U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement “Pamoja Tuwekeze Afya” – (PATA) Activity. The award intends to establish self-reliant health facilities (HFs) and improve health service delivery

by the CSSC network of church based HFs in meeting the health needs of the target population. Through cost-effective and innovative solutions, the PATA Activity will strengthen the CSSC’s capacity to deliver quality services in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent health (RMNCAH), HIV/TB services and other health related areas. The PATA Activity has got two major components;

Component one: Create a network of financially and managerially sustainable HFs and a self-reliant Medical and commodity supply chain Company and Component Two: Improve staff skills and retention at HFs and improve their capacity to provide a continuum of quality care of RMNCAH and HIV/TB services.

In view of the above, CSSC is hereby seeking applications from highly qualified, well experienced, competent and motivated persons to fill-in the following vacant positions.

Title:               Drivers- 2 Post

Report to:       Administrative Assistant

Location:        Mwanza, Mbeya

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for carrying out duties as a driver, effectively and efficiently, observing all current CSSC vehicle policy and procedures. The driver will also be responsible for ensuring safety of the passengers, vehicle and the tools assigned to him/her and devising ways and maintaining high fuel efficiency and low maintenance costs.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Carry out preventive maintenance checks of assigned vehicle(s) as per CSSC’s   prescribed checklist.
2. Ensure that the assigned vehicle(s) is road-ready and has sufficient fuel and levels of oil for daily use.
3. Carry out all driving tasks as needed by the office and as assigned by the supervisor and as per vehicle request approved form.
4. Observe the specified speed limits at all times
5. Bring to the immediate attention of the supervisor any and all minor/major defects that have happened or been notice during the day or accidents that have happened that day.  Present to the supervisor in writing the details of any accident by checking and filling vehicle report form in every Monday of each week.
6. Record daily trips, fuel consumption, mileage, and timings in the “log book” provided for the assigned vehicle.
7. Record all servicing and repairs both KM for service, next service and total cost of that service received in the log book provided for the assigned vehicle.
8. Under any circumstance when the drivers are out of the office either after working hours or within the working hours the driver is supposed to place the car keys to the supervisor.
9. Ensure the safe parking; whenever possible when the vehicle is on duty, vehicle is on the way at night, during breakdowns and when it is not in use.
10. In collaboration with the Assistant Administrative Officer carry out the monthly check-ups.
11. Drive staff on short and long trips as per daily PATA-Project requests.
12. Maintain and adhere to road traffic policies and procedures as per Tanzania Government laws.
13. Immediately notify his/her superior as well as the local authorities in case of any accident in which he/she is involved.
14. At all times, implement established safety and security measures/procedures.
15. Assure the confidentiality of dispatches delivered or received and that all such dispatches are recorded correctly
16. Carry out work responsibilities in such a way so as to promote the image and work of CSSC
17. Ensure all necessary vehicle documents (e.g. insurance, registration documents, etc.) are present in the vehicle and up to date.
18. Keep track of the scheduled service time of the vehicle, in order to make sure that servicing is performed in time.
19. Accurately fill in the vehicle log book with details of each journey
20. Take care of vehicles tools and cleanliness.
21. Ensure that assigned vehicle is completely equipped with a First Aid Kit, spare tire, working flashlight and batteries, vehicle jack, wheel brace and a tool kit (spanner, wrench, tyre, removers, patch kit, etc). Collect and deliver mail, documents, and other items;
22. Optimize use of the vehicle; assist in the registration of new vehicles, renewal of insurance, road licenses, etc
23. Ensure that all passengers use seat belts and secure any loose load.
24. Undertake any other duty as will be assigned by the supervisor

Qualification

1. Secondary School Education Certificate
2. Class C Driving License
3. Certificate from National Institute of Transport or any other recognized Institute of driving and Motor Vehicle Maintenance.

Experience and Skills

1. Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a driver in the NGO/FBO, Government sectors et.
2. Mechanic skills
3. Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality
4. Good command of English language
5. High levels of creativity
6. Sense of/awareness to security

1. Any application sent later than the mentioned date and time will not be considered.
2. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted; if you are not contacted within two weeks after the deadline of this advert, consider yourself unsuccessful.
3. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.