Driver at DFID (6 Positions) - Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara, Yobe, kano

The Women for Health programme (W4H) is a five year DFID funded health programme with the main objective of addressing the severe shortage of female health workers in five selected states in the Northern Nigeria. W4H is in full support of the MDG goals on reduction of child and maternal mortality especially in the selected Northern states in Nigeria and aims to address this through provision of female health workers in order to encourage improved access to health for women.

The programme will address the critical health sector human resource challenges by using an approach which empowers women as service providers. W4H is operated by a consortium of three organizations, namely: Health Partners International UK, Save the Children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria. As the programme commences its activities in Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara and Yobe with coordination from the programme head office in Kano

We seek to engage qualified persons to fill the below position:

Job Title: Driver (6 Positions)

Location: Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara, Yobe, kano

Job Responsibilities

This position will be based in each of the five operating States.

The job holder will be responsible for operating the programme vehicle and ensuring general safety for the vehicle at all times.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for pick-ups and other scheduled programme appointments.

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years driving experience and not less than an SSCE qualification is required for this position.

Ability to speak, write and read English Language is essential for this position. Previous experience in a similar role and environment will be an added advantage.

Terms of Employment

These appointments will be for a contract term of up to five (5) years, with an initial 6 months probationary period. The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable.

Application Closing Date

20 November, 2012

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send a covering letter addressing your suitability for the post and a CV to W4H@gridconsulting.net. Please quote the job title in the subject line.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interviews will commence thereafter.