Purpose of this Position:

The Driver-Mechanic shall be responsible to manage the vehicle and safely driving all PIH staff and materials in a manner acceptable to PIH’s standards and policies and assist in maintenance & repairs of vehicles.

Position summary:
Under the supervision of the Transport Officer, provides driving support for overall day-to-day needs of the facilities operated by PIH as well as support in assisting the mechanic in maintenance related activities for vehicles in PIH Monrovia. She/he shall ensure the safety of all PIH staff, guests and authorized riders on board PIH vehicle assigned to him/her. She/he will ensure that the vehicle assigned to him/her is compliant with Traffic Standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Driver-Mechanic will work with PIH Liberia supply Chain team in the following areas:

Driver: 60%
To perform regular driving duties for Partner In Health office

• Ensures all passengers on board the vehicle comply with safety measures or regulations
• Ensure the PIH Transport policy if adhered to and Liberian Traffic Rules are followed
• Accurately complete the fuel slips, vehicle checklists, waivers and vehicle logbooks;
• Make sure to carry a first aid kit on long-distance trips;
• Clean his/her assigned vehicle in a timely manner;
• Perform regular inspection/check before driving the vehicle to ensure the vehicle is road-ready;
• Report any abnormality to Transport Officer in a timely manner for prompt action;
• Report any incident/accidents to Transport Officer immediately; receive instructions on way forward before taking action;Mechanic 40%

• Will work closely together with the mechanic to ensure vehicles are properly maintained/repaired:
• Tests, services and repairs vehicles and mechanical equipment
• Be able to inspect, adjust and replace necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair & maintenance work such as repair brakes, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle, steering, HVAC, and other related systems.
• Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement.
• Assists in the preparation of bid specifications for vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Advice on spare parts specifications when placing orders
• Support to ensure quality in servicing and repairing on all PIH vehicle Support to provide timely report/assessment and recommendation on each vehicle when brought to the garage and make spot checks on the current fleet.
• To ensure that the garage is kept clean and security measures are followed in the garage for safety work
• Ensure all necessary documentation is written up and archived
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.Technical Competencies
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in driving;
• Experience in driving Four-Wheel vehicles (4WD) on all-weather roads;
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team that is culturally diverse;
• Ability to follow instructions in a clear manner.
• Ability to work under pressure and with competing demands
• Good decision making, interpersonal, organization and analytical skillsBehavioural CompetenciesProfessional- ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner, respectful, courteous and willing to support the team effort
• Interpersonal Skill – Strong people and communication skills, open, accommodative and pleasant personality;
• Team player- willing to work as a team and participate in team-building initiatives;
• Commitment to Partners in Health ValuesOrganizational 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.
  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 worldPartners In Health 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.