Driver

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization that provides emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance based on need, regardless of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation, and is guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles apply to all MSF staff.

Main Purpose

Perform the tasks of transporting authorized goods and passengers in an MSF vehicle, ensuring its technical and safety conditions, and adhering to the country’s traffic rules and MSF security regulations, to provide a safe, smooth, and efficient service.

Accountabilities

• Check daily the technical conditions of the assigned vehicle (state of tires, oil, fuel, brakes, radio equipment, spare parts, etc.), perform weekly checks according to the MSF Logbook, refuel when necessary, and keep it clean to ensure it is in perfect driving condition. Carry out a handover when another person uses the vehicle.
• Ensure the security of passengers in the vehicle, drive carefully, and follow speed limits and traffic rules, as well as MSF security rules, to avoid accidents.
• Ensure that all passengers have necessary papers before traveling and that non-MSF staff sign disclaimers of responsibility before using the vehicle.
• Ensure correct loading and unloading of the vehicle, submit the necessary documents to the receiver of the goods, check the status of delivered goods, return completed documents to logistics, and ensure the goods have the necessary documentation.
• Ensure that all vehicle documents and the driver’s driving license are valid and in the vehicle.
• Inform the line manager of any incidents involving the transportation of passengers and/or goods.
• Be familiar with and use radios, codes, call numbers, and radio alphabets to communicate with the base, informing them of the driver’s position and any potential issues.
• Respect security rules related to vehicle movements, specifically those concerning customs, checkpoints, and roadblocks. Ensure all passengers are aware of and follow the security rules.

MSF Context in Tanzania

MSF has worked intermittently in Tanzania since 1993, supporting the Ministry of Health (MoH) in various areas, including primary and secondary healthcare and epidemic responses (such as cholera, malaria, and HIV/AIDS). MSF’s most recent intervention began in May 2015 in response to a cholera outbreak in Kigoma region, expanding medical and water/sanitation activities across all three refugee camps.

The Liwale project, launched in December 2022, is an integrated initiative that supports MoH in community-based primary and secondary healthcare for mothers and children under 5. MSF currently supports 7 health facilities, including 4 secondary health care facilities (1 district hospital and 3 health centers), and 3 primary health care facilities offering BEmONC and CEmONC services.

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• Essential literacy
• Essential valid Tanzanian driving license, type C1

Experience

• Essential: At least 2 years of previous driving experience
• Desirable: Experience with 4x4 vehicles used in MSF or other NGOs

Knowledge

• Desirable: Basic knowledge of mechanics
• Good knowledge of the mission area’s roads, particularly in Liwale district, would be an added advantage.

Languages

Basic spoken English and Kiswahili are essential.

Competencies

• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Behavioral Flexibility
• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Stress Management

MSF encourages women and individuals from minority groups to apply. MSF is committed to a safe work environment with zero tolerance for any form of abuse.

Application Details

Interested candidates must submit their motivation letter, CV, and a copy of relevant professional certificates no later than Friday, January 31st, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Please quote the job title on the email subject as “DRIVER”.

Applications should be sent to: MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org

Alternatively, applications can be submitted at MSF offices located at Uporoto Street, Plot No.74, House No.22, Ursino Estate, Victoria, Dar es Salaam, or in Nduta Refugees Camp, Kibondo District, MSF Guest House Kibondo, or the MSF office in Liwale, Lindi.

MSF values the protection of personal data, and by submitting an application, you consent to the use of your data solely for the recruitment process. Your data will be treated confidentially and will only be accessible to individuals involved in the recruitment process. MSF does not sell personal data under any circumstances.

MSF is committed to an inclusive culture that encourages diversity and strives to create workplaces where teams with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together for better outcomes. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, discrimination, or harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.

Please note: Applying to MSF is free of charge, and MSF does not charge applicants to consider their application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.