Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization, founded in 1971 and working in 70 countries around the world. MSF provides medical assistance to populations in crisis, regardless of race, religion, belief or political affiliation. In PNG, MSF has been working since 2007 in Lae, Taric, Bougainville, Gulf Province and NCD Province. MSF is now working to support the Department of Health to improve access to care for patients in JIWAKA and Highlands.
JOB PROFILE:
Performing the tasks of transporting authorized goods and passengers in an MSF vehicle, ensuring its technical and safety conditions and respecting the country's traffic rules and MSF security rules, in order to provide a safe, smooth and efficient service.
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 travelling and ensuring non-MSF staff sign dis-claimers of responsibility before using the vehicle.
Ensuring correct loading and unloading of the vehicle, submitting the documents to the receiver of the goods, check-in 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.
Knowledge of roads in Jimi, Minj, Banz, Waghi, and other program locations within Jiwaka Province
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Fluent in English and Tok Pisin, both oral and written
Local language essential, desirable basic knowledge of mission language
Commitment, flexibility, results, stress management and teamwork
Essential literacy and driving license. Good knowledge of country roads
Essential 2 years minimum of previous driving experience
Essential experience with 4x4 vehicles
Desirable in MSF or other NGOs
Essential knowledge of basic mechanics
Good knowledge of mission area road (Jimi, Minj, Banz, Waghi etc.)
Commitment to MSF Principles
WORKING CONDITIONS
Open Ended Contract
Based in Jiwaka
Candidates must be flexible with working hours and location
APPLICATION PROCESS
The applicants have to send their cover letter with an updated CV and a copy of any other relevant documents (diplomas, Driver`s License, certificate, work certificates, reference letters) to:
Please clearly indicate on your application the position title and your phone number. No document will be returned. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that MSFF does not provide transportation or accommodation for the written tests and interviews. Written tests and interviews will be held in Jiwaka since recruitment for this position is for Jiwaka based residents only.
DEADLINE: Complete applications must be received by 5:00 pm on 14th November 2024
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