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Medicos del Mundo (MdM) is an independent international movement of active campaigners, who provide care, bear witness, and support social change. MdM campaigns for a world without any barriers to healthcare, a world in which health is recognized as a fundamental right.  Medicos del Mundo is the Spanish division of the international MdM Network implementing emergency response and development programmes in Ukraine.  MdM Mission in Ukraine was established following the emergency assessment conducted in April 2015 and focused on changes in the availability of and access to healthcare, particularly for the most vulnerable groups of the population, including the elderly and people with chronic diseases.  One of the main goals of MdM is ensuring and extending the access of the Ukrainian population to timely and quality primary healthcare (PHC), Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services, and Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention. In Chernihiv, Chernivtsi, Kharkiv, Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts MdM is targeting the most vulnerable communities through the mobile outreach unit approach, covering locations that have been affected by the hostilities or hosting large numbers of Internally Displaced People in the situation when the health system has been severely disrupted and overloaded during the war.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION:

The incumbent is based in Kharkiv with possible trips to other locations where MdM is implementing activities.

 ORGANIZATION CHART

 Direct supervision: Logistics Officer / Logistics Assistant / Driver

 JOB SUMMARY

 Under the direct supervision of the Field Manager the incumbent will carry following responsibilities:

• Driving,
• Maintenance of the vehicle,                                                                                           
• Other duties/responsibilities.

 FUNCTIONS

 General statement

• The work of a driver is guided by traffic rules of Ukraine and other regulatory, technical guidance of the vehicle, MdM internal regulations, this job description.
• The driver of the vehicle must know: structure and principles of work for serviced vehicles, traffic rules and technical parameters of the vehicle, the order of maintenance and rules for storage of the vehicle in the garage and outdoor parking, regulations for batteries and tires, rules of transportation of perishable and dangerous goods, the impact of weather conditions on the safety of driving, procedures for emergency evacuation of passengers during accidents, rules for filling in accounting documents used for recording transport expenditures.

 Driving

• Driving vehicles, passengers, and materials/equipment safely.
• Adapting his/her behavior and driving to assure passengers' security as well as that of transported equipment, and the rest of road/street users (drivers, pedestrians, etc.).
• Always drive according to the Ukrainian traffic regulations and respecting speed limits.
• Respect internal security rules.
• Any other passengers except MdM staff during his service are forbidden (unless it is authorized by the line manager).
• Weapons in the vehicle or passengers with weapons are forbidden.
• Phone calls during driving are not allowed.
• Always wearing safety belt while driving and ensuring all passengers do the same.
• Ensuring having a valid driving license and medical certificate and always have it ready for any eventual inspection.
• Ensuring that all necessary documents are valid and renewed before the expiration date (yearly road safety check, registration of main drivers with the rental company, etc.).

 Maintenance of the vehicle 

• Checking on a daily basis the vehicle's technical conditions, oils and liquids according to traffic rules of Ukraine. 
• Checking the technical conditions at the reception before leaving the garage/parking, and at the delivery at the end of working day providing to line manager information on any technical issue.
• Alerting line manager in case of technical problem or need for maintenance.
• Organizing or if possible, carrying out any necessary maintenance after validation of the line manager.
• Ensuring the vehicle is clean on the inside and outside.
• Ensuring all necessary equipment and material is present in the vehicle and in good condition (tools, spare wheel, airlift, belts, ropes, etc.).
• Refilling the fuel tank each time the tank is at 1/2 of its capacity (and provide through line manager all documents connected to administrative department to confirm the expenditures).

 Other duties and responsibilities

• Remaining stand-by in the office in between movements.
• Fill a logbook with kilometers and fuel consumption.
• Participating in local purchases of goods for the mission, upon instruction and under the supervision of the Logistics department.
• Participating in collecting quotations and checking prices for purchase of goods and services upon instruction and under the supervision of the Logistics department.
• Contact maintenance suppliers.
• Assistance in loading/unloading and moving small and medium loads.
• Supporting the logistics department for manual tasks.
• Participate in internal work meetings and inform MdM team on log issues.
• Report any security related issues to the line manager.
• Supporting operational organization of field trips.
• Maintaining full confidentiality for all work-related information.

 Note: This list of activities is not exhaustive and may change depending on the situation

 HIERARCHICAL & FUNCTIONAL LINKS Hierarchical link: 

Logistics Officer / Logistics Assistant / Driver

 Technical link: Logistics Officer

 REQUIREMENTS:

 Language requirements: 

 Ukrainian and Russian

• Basic knowledge of English

 EXPERIENCE:

 The successful candidate must have:

• Minimum 5 years of driving experience;
• Valid driving license (category B) and medical certificate;

 COMPETENCE PROFILE:

•  Ability to work quickly, under pressure, and with short deadlines.
• Ability to manage emergency situations and remain calm. 
• Necessity to manage priorities and to adapt them daily according to the context.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and environment. 
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to listen and share decisions.
• Team player and good sense of humor. 
• Alignment with principles and ethics of MdM.

 AVAILABILITY

Type of Contract: Fixed term contract

 SALARY

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 Please note:  

 Every application unanswered within 15 days after deadline must be considered as rejected.