Description
Job Title: Driver
Organization: University of Global Health Equity
Reports to: Transport and Logistics Fleet Coordinator
Location: Kigali and Butaro
Position Overview
The Driver will be responsible for operating UGHE vehicles safely and efficiently, supporting the universityโs growing transportation needs. This role requires adaptability to modern fleet management systems, a strong sense of responsibility, and a commitment to providing reliable transport services. The Driver will work closely with the transportation team to ensure great daily operations while maintaining high safety and efficiency standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Safe and Efficient Transport: Drive UGHE vehicles to transport passengers, equipment, or documents for university-related activities.
- Adherence to Schedules: Work according to assigned routes, schedules, and duties while remaining flexible to accommodate operational needs.
- Vehicle Safety & Maintenance: Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, ensuring vehicles are in optimal condition. Report any mechanical issues immediately.
- Compliance & Documentation: Ensure vehicle documents are valid, report upcoming expirations, and adhere to all traffic regulations and UGHE policies.
- Incident Reporting: Report any accidents, damages, or safety concerns promptly.
- Cleanliness & Security: Keep vehicles clean and secure, ensuring the safe handling and transport of UGHE assets.
- Use of Transport Technology: Utilize fleet management systems, GPS tracking, and digital reporting tools as required.
- Weekend & Flexible Availability: 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.
- Route Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of local and regional routes.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda (French is an added advantage).
- Technical Skills: Basic computer skills (Excel, Professional Email Communication, and Word) preferred. Familiarity with modern vehicle tracking and reporting tools is an advantage.
- Personal Attributes:
- 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
How to Apply
Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the โAdditional Filesโ tab 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
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. 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 healthcare 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 applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.