Transport Officer Job at the Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN)

The Leprosy Mission Nigeria

Jigawa
Contract
Full-time

15 days ago
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The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN) is a Christian Health and Development Organization working in partnerstiip with the Federal Ministry of Health and with the State Ministries of Health in 10 states (Akwa lbom, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi Benue, Katsina Nasarawa and the FCT- Abuja) towards the eradication leprosy and the care/restoration of persons and communities affected by leprosy.We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Position: Transport OfficerJob Location: Jigawa
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Reports to: State Technical Officer
Department: Programmes and OperationsJob Description

We are looking for a reliable and safety-conscious individual to operate TLM-Nigeria’s vehicle, ensuring professional conduct on the road.
This role involves adhering to all traffic regulations and ensuring prompt delivery and pick-up of items.

Key Responsibilities

Perform daily vehicle checks and report maintenance needs promptly;
Drive carefully and safely at all times in line with national driving standards, and check to ensure that passengers, other road users and the vehicle are safe;
Ensure that all vehicle log books, records of mileage, fuel and maintenance costs made available to supervisor on or before scheduled dates
Maintain a professional appearance by ensuring good personal hygiene and clean at all times;
Ensure that adequate knowledge of the destination and route is ascertained before departure;
Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and roadworthy state at all times;
Ensure that approval for repairs is always obtained before taking the vehicle to the garage;
Ensure adherence to vehicle policy on vehicle usage;
Establishes good and considerate working relationships with all staff in the Mission, demonstrating respect for their own roles and responsibilities;
Be available outside standard hours in case of emergency and during missions;
Undertake missions work in provinces other than normal location with overnight allowance if necessary;
Ensure compliance with local administrative procedures required in the event of an accident;
Responsible for in-vehicle equipment.

Qualifications & Experience

Valid driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.
3 years of proven experience as a driver, with a strong understanding of road safety regulations.
Clean driving record.

Skills & Competencies:

Good communication skills and ability to interact professionally with clients or passengers.
Ability to handle physical tasks related to loading and unloading materials.
Have a high sense of integrity and transparency.

Core Attributes:

Committed Christian with good Christian testimony.
Ability to take initiative.
Honest and dedicated.
Problem solver.
S/He must be Flexible

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Cover Letter and CV in a single file, saved with their name and job title in MS Word format to: using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

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