In a UK Donor Funded Health Programme
The Women for Health programme (W4H) is a DFID – funded health programme with the main objective of addressing the severe shortage of health female 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 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 following positions.
Position: Driver
Required No: 6
Location: States
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 five 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.
Method of Application;
Interested candidates should submit their application and updated CVs to include contact mobile numbers and email address through the link on our website at: www.gridconsulting.net. Closing date for submission of applications is Tuesday, 20th November, 2012.
Interviews will commence thereafter with a view to successful candidates commencing work immediately.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
