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Keyword

Location

Driver, IGHD

Entity

Medical College

Location

Karachi, 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 standard 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.

The Aga Khan University invites applications for the grant-funded contractual position of Driver in the Institute for Global Health & Development.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

  • Operates assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner.
  • Transports staff / patients and goods / office supplies / laboratory specimens. 
  • Maintain defensive driving.
  • Keep the assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and outside.
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date records on trip sheets, transportation forms / log book, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition reports and other records that are requested from management. 
  • Perform minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle(s) as required.
  • Coordinates the schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with management and staff to minimize service interruptions. 
  • Responds immediately to accident or medical emergencies by notifying emergency response providers, and rendering First Aid until emergency personnel arrive.
  • Safely carry goods, office supplies, medicines etc. and place at assigned locations during transportation. 
  • Perform special duty in driving international guests from donor agencies as per direction(s) from management. 
  • Any other task / duty as assigned by the management. 
  • Carry out daily inspections of vehicles ensuring cleanliness inside and out. 
  • Maintaining daily record on the transportation log-book / sheet.

Requirements

You should have:

  • Good general education
  • Current, valid driving license
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Courteous and polite nature 
  • Self-motivation 
  • Strong commitment to the aims & objectives of the service 
  • Honesty, reliability and trustworthiness

To Apply

​Interested candidates should send their detailed CVs by email to human.resources@aku.edu and mark the position number ‘10051389’ in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by May 1, 2024