Description

Job Description

Job title:

Drivers (X4)

Work Location:

Kono

Department:

Operations

Reports to:

Fleet Manager

Line Management

No

Duration of Contract

12 months with possibility of Extension.

Requisition #

Application Status

External Advert

Organisation Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health centre and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview

The Driver at Partners In Health is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services while ensuring vehicle maintenance and compliance with organizational policies. This role requires professionalism, punctuality, and a commitment to safety in all driving operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely transport staff, visitors, and goods to designated locations while adhering to traffic laws and PIH policies.
• Maintain assigned vehicles, ensuring regular servicing, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections, reporting any maintenance needs or mechanical issues.
• Assist with logistics, including airport pickups, deliveries, and official errands.
• Ensure proper documentation, including mileage logs, fuel usage, and trip records.
• Support emergency transport needs and respond promptly to urgent requests.
• Uphold PIH’s commitment to safety, professionalism, and ethical standards in all driving operations.
• Ensure proper documentation for passengers, cargo, and vehicle usage, maintaining compliance with PIH’s administrative procedures.
• Support vehicle security measures, including safeguarding assets and reporting any incidents or concerns.
• Adhere to the transport policies and other policies related to the organization ( eg, HR policy, Finance policy, ect
• Report all faults, maintenance needs and incidents/accidents to the Fleet Manager.
• Ensure all equipment allocated to the vehicle is complete and in good working order, including spare tyres and communications equipment (radios, satellite phones etc), before undertaking any journeys.
• Before commencing on a journey, ensure that the vehicle is in good working condition, clean, appropriately equipped and has adequate fuel for the intended journey.
• Abide by all driving rules of Sierra Leone and Fleet Manual.
• Any other duty assigned by your Supervisor.

  Education and Work Experience Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
  • Minimum 10 years of professional driving experience, preferably in an NGO or healthcare setting.
  • Strong knowledge of local traffic regulations and road safety practices.
  • Ability to handle troubleshooting while on trips
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to PIH’s mission and values.
  • Ability to handle vehicle log sheet

    Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

    Partners In Health Sierra Leone is dedicated to preventing unwanted behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, financial misconduct, and ensuring the welfare of those, we serve. We expect all staff, consultants, contractors, vendors, and volunteers to uphold these values as outlined in our code of conduct.

    The successful candidate will receive appropriate training and must adhere to the organization’s safeguarding policies. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and screening checks, which may include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

    As a participant in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, we request information from previous employers about any instances of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. Additionally, Partners In Health Sierra Leone will share records of such misconduct with other agencies upon staff departure, ensuring transparency and accountability. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these recruitment procedures.

    Social Justice

    We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the centre of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.

    Method of Application.

    Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment. In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Monday 11th August, 2025.