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Driver, Department of Community Health Sciences, (Based in Tando Allahyar)

Entity

Medical College

Location

Pakistan

Introduction

Aga Khan University chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research, and health care of international standards relevant to Pakistan and the region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities and well-equipped diagnostic services. The University currently has teaching sites in Pakistan, East Africa, the United Kingdom, and Afghanistan, and is a major component of Aga Khan Development Network.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

The Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is the leading unit of its type in Pakistan, recognized regionally and internationally for the relevance, quality, and extent of its work in support of public health and the development of primary health care systems. It comprises of five major operational sections: Epidemiology & biostatistics, Health policy & management, Population & reproductive health, Environmental health & climate change, and Non-communicable diseases & mental health.

This is a grant-funded contractual position based in Tando Allahyar.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible to:
  • safely operate assigned vehicles to transport staff, patients, office supplies, and laboratory specimens
  • maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of assigned vehicles, both inside and outside
  • keep accurate and up-to-date trip sheets, transportation logs, and vehicle maintenance records
  • perform minor vehicle maintenance tasks as required and coordinate major maintenance with management
  • respond promptly to accidents or medical emergencies and provide first aid when necessary
  • Safely handle goods and ensure they are delivered to the assigned locations during transportation
  • carry out daily inspections of vehicles and maintain accurate transportation logs.

Requirements

You should have:
  • a good general education
  • a valid driving license
  • at least one year of relevant driving experience
  • good interpersonal skills with a courteous nature
  • strong commitment to the service's aims and objectives.
Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

To Apply

​​You should send your detailed CV by email to human.resources@aku.edu  and mention the position number ‘10053549’ in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by January 13, 2025