Driver - Mobile Van (Sargodha)

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving and maintenance of the van. In addition to that, he is also responsible for facilitating the patients during camp.
• Duty timing will be from start of the travel to take chest camp till the parking of the van at destination.
• Ensure daily maintenance and cleaning of the mobile van for a safe commute. Prepare the van for daily activities.
• Responsible for safe driving and deciding a safe commute to the decided site.
• Follow safe traffic rules and regulations.
• Keeps his driving license, van registration, and route permit documents at all times.
• On reaching the site, the driver parks the van at a safe distance ensuring that space should be available for the set-up of camp.
• Ensure personal and staff safety through proper use of Personal protective equipment.
• Responsible for always wearing a dosimeter during chest camp as per PNRA recommendations, and after the camp will keep it in a safe place and away from the X-ray room.
• With the help of the field team, set up a shed and chairs near the mobile van for the patients waiting outside the van.
• Guides the patients to enter one at a time in order of the patient's arrival to the waiting area. Maintain order among the patients waiting.
• Should remain outside the van at all times and ensure the safety of the van and patients from any harm.
• Ensure that no unauthorized personnel enter the van without permission.
• Submit a written incident report form in case of any unusual event before the end of the business day.
• Maintain a daily fuel log for the consumption of fuel with relation.
• Check the vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely – report needs and problems to the supervisor.
• Adhere to all safety and communication protocols as advised by Mercy Corps and supervisor.
• Responsible for the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares, etc.
• Report all maintenance needs of the vehicle to transport management regularly.
• Adherence to all MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure manuals
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in the country of operation.

Security

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

 

Organizational Learning 

• As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically
  to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
• Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work

·       Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members

·       Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other option

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Accountability

 

Reports Directly To: Senior Logistics Officer (ACF)

Works Directly With: In close coordination with Medical Imaging Technician and Laboratory Technician

Knowledge and Experience

Middle school diploma or equivalent with Valid driver’s license (HTV) and five years of experience driving heavy vehicles. Must respect and adhere to all safety and traffic rules. Basic understanding of English and fluency in local languages is required. Knowledge of routes, duty stations, project areas, the NGO and diplomatic community is required. Basic Knowledge of vehicles maintenance.

Success Factors

The driver must show respect to the staff travelling with him and should be well aware of the assigned area of work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying for this role an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer’s sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding or trafficking policy. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline

([email protected])

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

 Success Factors

The successful Director will combine exceptional management skills and experience in maintaining donor and partner (especially government) relationships.  S/he will have an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage innovative programs within the current and future program structure of Mercy Corps in the region. S/he will also have proven experience with cross-cultural teams and capacity building, individual staff development, and strong mentoring skills. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem-solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential.  The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

NOTE:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
• The management reserves the right to accept or reject any or all CV(s) without assigning any reason.
• Preference will be given to local candidates.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and females are strongly encouraged to apply.