Job Title: Driver

Organization: University of Global Health Equity
Reports to: Transport and Logistics Coordinator
Location: Kigali and Butaro

Position Overview

The Driver will be responsible for driving UGHE vehicles and checking their mechanical conditions regularly and supporting the rapidly growing operations of the university, with the following key responsibilities:

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive UGHE vehicles to transport passengers or items for UGHE business related activities.

• Work according to the assigned driving schedule and duties
• Ensure safety of people and vehicles
• Report any mechanical issues promptly to responsible personnel.
• Inspect UGHE vehicles before trip.
• Inspect UGHE vehicle documents to check for expirations and report if any documents are near expiration dates.

• Adhere to the Rwandan traffic laws, respect speed limits.
• Adhere to UGHE policies regarding the use of vehicles.
• Report any accidents.
• Maintain vehicles clean.
• Maintain logbook for the mileage & fuel consumption.

• Keep packages and couriers safe and secure to avoid loss or damage.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• At least Advanced level certificate (a high school diploma or equivalent)
• Driving Class: D, D1 is an added advantage.
• Driving certification, with proven experience as a professional driver, preferably within an NGO (Non Governmental Organization) or similar setting
• Excellent knowledge of local and regional routes and geography.
• Ability to work flexible hours and accommodate occasional overtime or weekend assignments.
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French is an added advantage.
• Basic Computer Skills (Excel and Word) preferred.
• Exceptional character, displaying honesty, trustworthiness, and reliability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Punctuality, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Commitment to social justice and health care equity

How to Apply

Applicants should provide: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a cover letter, (3) a personal statement addressing candidate’s experience working in a related field, (4) names and contact information of three professional references who can attest to experience in education, leadership and management experience; at least one of these references should be an immediate supervisor and (5) copies of all degrees earned and current professional certifications.

Please upload your cover letter, personal statement, and proof of degrees attained as a single PDF file under “Additional Files” on the application page.

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: Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD). 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 world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and 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. UGHE 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 – 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 UGHE’s policy. UGHE will request information from applicants’ 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.