Description
Position Title: COHERS Driver
Reports to: COHERS Rwanda Lead
Group/Department: Center for One Health, University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)
Location: Kigali, Butaro, & study sites in Rwanda
Role Overview:
The Center for One Health at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is on a mission to lead high impact research, teaching, and community service among vulnerable communities in Rwanda and the world. Community One Health Empowerment in Rwanda and Senegal (COHERS) is a four-year research program that aims to (i) operationalize One Health disease at the community level, (ii) test One Health interventions that reduce the burden of cysticercosis, and (iii) generate evidence to support programs and policies for cysticercosis elimination in Rwanda. The primary role of the COHERS Driver will be to transport teams to and from research field sites and to liaise with project participants. S/he will maintain logbooks and submit invoices (e.g., vehicle maintenance, fuel) to the Research Coordinator. The ideal candidate for this position is highly self-motivated, a team player and someone who is interested in learning new skills. The COHERS Driver should have previous experience working with multi-national teams implementing projects in rural Rwanda and have an interest in supporting low resource communities.
Responsibilities:
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drive research team members to/from field and campus locations, as needed
- Transport patients, samples, and/or equipment, as needed
- Work according to assigned routes, schedules, and duties while remaining flexible to accommodate operational needs.
- Advise on transportation routes
- Maintain mileage logbooks, and submit vehicle registration documents, vehicle maintenance records, and fuel payments to Research Coordinator
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, ensuring the vehicle is in optimal condition.
- Report any mechanical issues immediately.
- Ensure vehicle documents are valid, report upcoming expirations, and adhere to all traffic regulations and UGHE policies.
- Report any accidents, damages, or safety concerns promptly.
- Keep the vehicle clean and secure, ensuring the safe handling and transport of UGHE assets.
- Be prepared to work occasional weekends or outside regular hours when operational demands are required.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Education: At least, an Advanced Level Certificate (high school diploma or equivalent)
- Driving License: Valid Class D license (D1 preferred)
- Professional Experience: Proven experience as a professional driver, preferably in an NGO, university, or corporate setting with a minimum of 2 years professional driving experience with clean driving record
- Language skills: Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda required
- Experience working in rural Rwanda or in other relevant contexts
- Personality attributes:
- Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries
- High level of honesty, reliability, and integrity
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Punctuality and attention to detail
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, when needed
- Commitment to social justice and healthcare equity
To Apply
Applicants should provide: (1) a resume, (2) a cover letter, (3) names and contact information of three professional references who can attest to work experience, and (4) copies of all degrees earned. Please upload your cover letter and copies of degrees as a single PDF file under \"Additional Files\" on the application page.
University of Global Health Equity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Organizational Profile
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with its flagship degree program: the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.
UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality health care to some of the worldโs most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu BuzimaโPIHโs sister organizationโand our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.
Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.
Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment
At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members โ as well as our students, contractors, staff and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHEโs policy.
UGHE will request information from applicantsโ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.