DRIVER AT MEDECINS DU MONDE

About Company:

Médecins du Monde or Doctors of the World, is an international humanitarian non-profit organization that provides emergency and long-term medical care to vulnerable populations while advocating for equal access to healthcare worldwide.

Job Description:

Driving vehicles and passenger safety and security of transported materials/equipment’s :

• Following MDM driving Regulation
• Adapting his/her behavior and driving to assure passengers' security, MDM equipment and the rest of road/street users (drivers, pedestrians, etc.).
• Always drive according to the Nigerian circulation code and respecting speed limits
• Always wearing safety belt while driving and ensuring all passengers do the same 
• Ensuring having a valid driving license 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 regular basis the vehicle's motor, oil level, breaks liquid, air pressure of wheels, wind shield liquid, etc. 
• Alerting direct supervisor in case of technical problem or need for maintenance 
• Organizing or if possible carrying out of any necessary maintenance after validation of direct supervisor
• 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 half of its capacity

Remaining stand-by in the office in between movements

 Other duties/responsibilities:

• Realize small purchases following the orders of the logistics officer
• Fill a logbook with kilometers and fuel consumption he does 
• Supporting the team for manual tasks (load/unload the vehicle)
• Participate in internal work meetings and inform MdM team on log issues 
• Report any security related issues to the supervisor 
• Supporting operational organization of field trips
• Loading and offloading of the vehicle
• Maintaining full confidentiality for all work-related information

OTHERS:

• Be flexible in performing his/her duties 
• Inform immediately the security focal point in case of any security problem 
• Perform other additional duties on request of the logistics officer
• Respect MdM rules and regulations including driver’s rules

Because of the emergency relief nature of MDM’s work, working hours may be irregular and employees are expected to be flexible in their approach to working hours under emergency conditions. 

The employee shall respect Médecins du Monde - France’s schedule and Terms and Conditions of Engagement for National Staff and is expected to be available anytime in order to answer to an emergency situation and be flexible and available beyond normal working hours if requested. 

This job description can be modified according to changes in MDM activities or in the context. It can be amended at any time after mutual consultation, in order to fit the requirements of the programs.

Requirements:

Salary

Application Closing Date: 07th August, 2025

Application Instructions:

Interested and Qualified Candidates Should Send Cv and Cover Leter In One Documnet to recruitment.nigeria@medecinsdumonde.net. USE THE JOB TITLE ONLY AS SUBJECT OFTHE MAIL using the position as subject of email.