MAGNA is looking for a Driver to be involved in the implementation and operation of the project activities including operation of the one MMU (mobile medical unit). MMU is covering approximately 30 informal tented settlements in Western Bekaa, providing primary health care to Syrian refugees.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Driver will closely work with the Mobil Unit team. She/he will be responsible to drive the Medical Mobile Unit (Ambulance car) and support the organization of the activities with children implemented by the animators.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
Operate the Mobile Medical Unit in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life
Drive the Mobile Medical Unit in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
Perform daily safety and maintenance checks, including minor maintenance duties such as changing the oil
Support the mobile medical team by setting the space for the delivery of activities, including assembling and disassemble the tent;
Ensure the safety of the children during the activities, eliminating or mitigating the dangers of the outdoor space that will be used
Clean the vehicle as scheduled and/or required
Maintain schedules and maintain order on the Mobile Medical Unit
Support the mobile team by purchasing and providing the needed materials.
To comply with the MAGNA Code of Conduct
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 MAGNA Logbook, refilling it when necessary, and keeping it clean to ensure it can be driven in perfect conditions. Carrying out a hand over if another uses the vehicle
Ensuring the security of passengers in the vehicle, driving carefully, observing speed limits and traffic rules in the country in order to avoid car accidents.
Ensuring all passengers have all necessary papers in order before traveling, and ensuring non-MAGNA 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 Supervisor 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 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
REQUIREMENTS
Skills
- Driving license
- Good knowledge of country roads
- Minimum 2-3 years of previous experience in a similar position
- High School
- Very strong understanding of current Lebanon context;
- Written and verbal fluency in Arabic, oral communication skills in English preferred;
- Punctual, organized and reliable
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Interested applicants can send their CV that includes their former education, qualification, and work experiences, together with contact number to the email address coordination@lebanon.magna.org. The CV must include at least two professional references and their contact information.
The email subject line MUST include the following to be considered: “Driver” and your name. E-mails without job title and your name will not be reviewed. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please ensure that you provide appropriate contact information (e-mail, mobile, etc.)
The closing date for submission is CET (18.00hr) 27h October 2016.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
High School
Arabic
Very Good
English
Basic
French
Basic
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No