JOB VACANCY

The Aberdeen Women’s Centre (AWC) is a Non-Governmental charitable hospital located in Aberdeen, Freetown providing free surgical services to the women of Sierra Leone for correction of disorders arising from protracted labor; we are also providing free maternity services and an outpatient pediatric clinic for children between birth and fifteen years old.

For its operations, AWC is looking for qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the following position:

Position:       Driver

Job Type:       Full time

No of position:   1

Job Location:     Aberdeen Freetown

Department:       Maintenance

Reports to:       Maintenance Supervisor

Job Overview of the Role

The Successful candidate must be willing to Provides transportation to Aberdeen Women Centre staff, patients, and others as directed. Takes pride in vehicles that are well maintained and operated safely and efficiently.

Specific Roles

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

• • Drive vehicles with total awareness and safety, avoiding any damage to AWC vehicles and collisions with pedestrians. other vehicles, and property
  • Be available at all times to drive AWC vehicles when required
  • Assist in the monitoring of vehicle fuel levels, oil changes and minor maintenance as needed.
  • Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of vehicles, inside and out.
  • Report any safety issues, accidents, or maintenance requirements promptly to the Maintenance Supervisor
  • Must be willing to take screening teams to remote areas of Sierra Leone.
  • Texturing and Polishing blocks of stone, installing dressed stone
  • Mixing Cement and mortar and restoring old and damaged masonry works

• Any other tasks as required by Facilities

Personnel Specifications Required

Essential 

• Intermediate mechanical skills /experience
• Valid drivers’ license
• Good attitude, willingness to work hard and to learn
• Strong attention to detail
• At least one year experience in similar role
• Able to communicate effectively in both Krio and English

Desirable

• Ability to establish goals, structures and processes necessary to implement the organization’s mission and strategic vision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills.

Salary Scale 

• Gross Salary – NLe 16,776 ( Inclusive of Benefits)

How to apply

Applicants should send their CV (max pages) and a one page Cover Letter to the Human Resources and Admin Manager, Aberdeen Women’s Centre via email to

awc.recruitment@aberdeenwomenscentre.org

with the subject line “Driver” not later than Tuesday 23rd August 2022.

We are an equal opportunities employer”.  Women are strongly encourage to apply.

Note:

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.