Job Description

Internal/External Job Title: Driver/Generator Mechanics

Reference number:Vac/0238/22

Vacancy posting date:July 27, 2022

Closing Date:August 06, 2022

Duty Station:Gambella

Duration of Employment

Four Month

Employment Type:Fixed term

Salary:As per the organization scale International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website provided at the end of this document.  About International Medical CorpsA preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those hit by disaster, and offers the skills needed to rebuild stronger. We train people – giving communities the tools and knowledge to be self-reliant and be their own best First Responders when disaster strikes again.International Medical Corps focuses on the delivery of community-based primary health care.  We emphasize training and education, and prioritize hiring local staff – in fact, 96% of our field-based staff and health professionals are recruited from the local community. This helps to ensure that skills and knowledge are passed on and remain long after our programs have ended. Through the integration of specialties like emergency medicine, women’s health, nutrition services, water and sanitation, and mental health into the primary health care setting, we ensure that those we serve receive holistic, comprehensive care. The value of International Medical Corps’ integrated approach to community health and well-being and our emphasis on capacity building through training are critical for the long-term growth of ‘conflict and natural disaster-affected communities’ and ‘fragile states’.Job Summary: 

Job Responsibility 

Logistics Operations/Mechanic

·         Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all vehicles and Generators & equipment assigned to IMC Field Office in Boqlomayo.

·         Implements and monitors a preventative maintenance program to assure cost effective maintenance and a scheduled maintenance program to provide maintenance by manufacturers specifications.

·         Maintains a complete inventory system through recording of all expenditures of each vehicle, maintenance equipment gasoline, repair parts, supplies, etc.

·         Monitors user departments by analysis of vehicle and equipment utilization and evaluation of equipment specifications.

·         Assists with the development of specifications for vehicles and equipment to be used by IMC.

·         Welds; replaces parts; repairs parts; repairs electrical systems; diagnoses vehicles for minor body and fender work; performs tune ups and engine overhauls; troubleshoots problems when needed.

·         Keeps maintenance and repair records; performs preventive maintenance on all vehicles; orders repair parts.

·         Checks all repair work performed in work shop for completeness. This includes physical inspections and road tests before vehicle is turned back to user departments.

·         Perform related duties as required.

2.Fleet

·         Ensures implementation of monthly vehicle allocation plan

·         Prepares gate pass for authorization of vehicle movement on daily basis

·         Ensures timely departure and return of vehicles to and from project sites

·         Make necessary adjustments on urgent and unexpected demands for vehicle allocation

·         Ensures vehicle assignment to provide service to incoming and outgoing staff for training, R&R, medication and other cases as necessary

·         Ensures vehicle is assigned for special supervision purposes on request.

·         Ensures parts that are required for preventative regular services of vehicles and generators are available in store and reordering levels are respected

·         Ensures that tires and tubes are available in store and reordering level is respected

·         Raises PRs for purchase of spare parts in accordance with availability of budget, get approvals

·         Ensures that issue and utilization of spare parts are proper done

• Ensures that tires numbers and current ending KMs of the vehicles are registered

·         when tires are issued for replacement

·         Ensures that used tires and spare parts are kept in safe place until disposal decisions are made.

4.Generator

·         Putting Generator ON and OF

·         Follow up generator working time and fueling.

·         Keep records of fueling neatly and properly.

·         Keep the generator area clean

·         Assist the store keeper in refilling vehicles

·         Keep proper records of refilling as per the format and instruction from the supervisor

5.Compliance

·         Ensure compliance with IMC policies and procedures, donor regulations and local laws.

• Ensure that the procurement and disposal of commodities, especially those subject to US Export Compliance regulations, are in line with applicable licenses and are properly documented.

• Ensure that vendor eligibility screening is carried out in a timely fashion, updated regularly, and, recorded appropriately.

6. Human Resources

• Manage all drivers you supervise with integrity and foresight, and in accordance with HR procedures and policies to ensure that they maintain the highest standards of accountability and professionalism.

·         Provide input to the recruitment, selection and performance of drivers as required.

7. Training/ Capacity Building

·         Advocate and plan for professional development for all drivers

·         Provide input, and deliver where applicable, training for relevant staff to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity, and ensure sustainability of programs

8. Working Relationships

• Proactively engage with your supervisor, and key staff

• Proactively engage on a regular basis with regional IMC logistics teams and senior logistics Officer Colleagues, and logistics from other organizations to ensure appropriate links for interagency logistics coordination.

9. Representation

• Represent IMC in a positive and professional manner to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of IMC’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors

10.  Security

• Ensure the application of, and compliance with, security protocols and policies of you and your supervised staff.

Ensure that the drivers are aware of the driving procedures in collaboration with the Filed Security Officer.    

Job Requirements

Job Requirement

Education:

• Diploma in auto mechanic.

• Should include; Grade 3 Driving License                                                                   

Experience:

• 1-2 years experience in humanitarian in logistics within the field of Mechanic.

• Ability to coordinate with others and work under pressure of tight and conflicting

• Deadlines and handle concurrent activities

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with analytic approach

• Professionalism

If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please notify International Medical Corps at report@InternationalMedicalCorps.org.

How to apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter by clearly stating the position that you are applying for and CV  person at our Field office and through CLICK HERE   before August 06, 2022.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.