Driver (Van - MTV), Community Health Sciences

Aga Khan University · Karachi division, Pakistan

Job Description - Driver (Van - MTV), Community Health Sciences )

Job Description

Driver (Van - MTV), Community Health Sciences - ( )

Department: Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University

Location: Sukkur, Shikarpur, Badin, Naushahro Feroze and Karachi Central

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.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible to:

• drive the Mobile TB Van safely to planned outreach sites and return locations
• follow approved routes, field schedules, traffic laws, and organizational vehicle policies
• conduct routine vehicle inspections, including tyres, oil, water, battery, lights, and other essential components
• maintain the vehicle in a clean, safe, and roadworthy condition
• report mechanical issues, accidents, or safety concerns promptly to the designated supervisor
• maintain an accurate vehicle logbook, including mileage, fuel consumption, and trip details
• assist with loading and unloading equipment, supplies, and other project materials
• ensure safe positioning of the van at outreach sites and support field setup when required
• maintain the safe custody of vehicle keys, documents, and assigned accessories
• support the MTV team during field operations and comply with all safety and security procedures
• undertake other project-related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

You should have:

• at least Matriculation qualification
• a valid driving license appropriate for the assigned vehicle
• at least 1 year of relevant driving experience; experience driving vans or other large vehicles will be preferred
• knowledge of traffic regulations, vehicle safety, and basic vehicle maintenance
• ability to maintain accurate logbooks and vehicle records
• good time management, reliability, and communication skills
• willingness to travel extensively and undertake field assignments, including overnight stays when required.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.