Part Time Driver

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Driver will provide safe and efficient transport services and is responsible for the maintenance scheduling or coordinating, monitoring, upkeep and management of the CURE Hospital vehicle assets. Able to support cover during night shifts, weekend shifts and where needed during normal working hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Provides transportation using hospital vehicles of goods, staff, and other authorized passengers in accordance with the hospital policies and procedures.
2. Drive hospital vehicles with strict adherence to local traffic laws and in accordance to hospital rules and regulations pertaining to vehicles.
3. Ensure punctuality and safe transportation of visitors, co-workers and patients.
4. Ensure that safe driving practices are adhered to including local driving codes and internally agreed standards.
5. Carry out project errands as required.
6. Daily operates and maintains the vehicle (s) assigned in a manner that ensures the safety for the vehicle (s) and its passengers, and that maximizes the vehicles’ life. 
7. Ensures that the vehicle road licenses and insurance are renewed as needed
8. Maintains vehicle log book for official trips, daily. Keeps accurate and up to date records of trips (mileage) and repairs that are submitted to the supervisor on a regular basis
9. Ensures that all necessary measures are taken to avoid theft of the vehicles.  These measures should include among others locking the doors and windows, avoiding using the vehicles in times and places of high risk, and also ensuring that vehicles are parked in secure places
10. Inspects the vehicles on a regular basis to detect any faults and/or damage, whether accidental or otherwise and makes suggestions for repair
11. Ensure that vehicle repairs and maintenance are carried out on time done properly as per official manufacturers specifications and work is done from officially designated workshops.
12. Ensure that the hospital vehicles are kept tidy and clean at all times. Regular day to day maintenance checks oil, water, battery, brakes and tyres using the vehicle checklist.
13. Maintain the vehicle in a satisfactory condition, including weekly cleaning of the interior and exterior and periodic (quarterly) cleaning of the motor and chassis.
14. Ensure that tires are in good working conditions at all time, and that spare tire is in good
15. Report any apparent malfunction to the
16. Ensure that the vehicle is safely parked and locked when not in use. 

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
 

1. Valid Driver’s License
2. Minimum of three years’ work experience
3. Certificate in Automotive Mechanics preferred
4. .Malawi school certificate of Education

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Ability to read, write and speak English and at least one local language
2. Ability to read road maps and follow directions
3. Knowledge of mechanical and vehicle maintenance

COMPETENCIES:

1. Integrity - Able to be tactful, maintain confidences, and foster an ethical work environment; prevent inappropriate behavior by co-workers; give proper credit to others; handle all situations honestly.
2. Communication Skills - Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; listen well.
3. Quality - Able to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines; establish high standards and measures; do work right the first time; test new methods thoroughly; reinforce excellence as a fundamental priority.
4. Planning, Prioritizing, and Goal Setting - Able to prepare for emerging customer needs; manage multiple projects; determine project urgency in a meaningful and practical way; use goals to guide actions and create detailed action plans; organize and schedule people and tasks.
5. Attention To Details - Able to be alert in a high-risk environment; follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor processes; concentrate on routine work details, and organize and maintain a system of records.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a co-worker encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. The co-worker must perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a co-worker to perform the essential duties of this position successfully.

1. The co-worker must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
2. While performing the duties of this position, the co-worker is required to:
   1. Frequently; sit, use fine finger dexterity, talk, and hear.
   2. Frequently; stand, walk, reach with hands and arms.
3. The co-worker must perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Interested individuals are requested to submit applications as soon as possible. Application for this position will be reviewed on rolling basis as such we will close this advert when we are in receipt of sufficient applicants
Beit-CURE Children's Hospital Malawi (BCHM) is a Christian mission hospital that provides free orthopedic as well as plastic and reconstructive surgeries for children with correctable physical disabilities in Malawi. The integral mission for BCHM is “Healing the sick and proclaiming the Kingdom of God“