Driver
2026-09-15T08:27:54+00:00
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
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https://mjap.mak.ac.ug/index.php/mjap
FULL_TIME
Buyende or Mayuge
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Healthcare
Transportation & Logistics, Admin & Office, Installation, Maintenance & Repair
2026-09-22T17:00:00+00:00
8
About Us
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for-profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB, Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other diseases of public health importance in Africa.
Project Overview
The Local Partner Health Services East Central – Transition award to Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) Activity is funded by the U.S.G. Department of State. This Award supports public health facilities and their communities in 12 districts and Jinja City that include Bugiri, Bugweri Busia, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kamuli, Kaliro, Luuka, Mayuge, Namayingo and Namutumba; to drive sustained HIV/TB control, reduce malaria burden, improve maternal and child health outcomes, and build resilient pandemic preparedness and response capacities. MJAP is looking for competent, passionate, and committed individuals to fill the following positions.
Job summary:
The Driver will provide transport and logistics services to staff, project and maintenance of MJAP vehicles in line with the Administrative Guidelines, rules and regulations.
- Maintaining vehicles in road worthy condition and fuel them whenever necessary and report major mechanical faults and accidents that require management action in line with vehicle maintenance and accident policies.
- Transport staff and authorized person(s) to a required destination and deliver mails or goods to the specified destinations according to organization requirements.
- Transport and deliver suppliers and equipment from various locations.
- Help mobilise/collect required paperwork to and from district for further reviews.
- Maintain and update trip movement records (e.g. logbooks, fuel cards, etc.) and account for funds spent on driving operations in line with the standard accounting procedures and reporting requirements.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle and the image of MJAP to the public in line with the organizational requirements and the Uganda road safety guidelines.
- Prepare monthly vehicle and fuel reconciliation reports of the allocated vehicle.
- Obey traffic rules and road signs, negotiate, liaise, and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate smooth running of vehicle. Any fines imposed for disobeying traffic rules will be paid by the driver.
- Assist in identifying and carrying out minor motor vehicle repairs.
- Support and work with project teams while conducting meetings and workshops.
- Knowledge of first aid.
- Knowledge of fleet and logistics management will be an added advantage.
- Computer knowledge in MS Office
- Fluent and spoken English
- Minimum of O – level certificate.
- A valid driving permit with classes B, C, C1 & D.
- Training in Vehicle Mechanics & Maintenance with a Certificate in Defensive driving.
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Vacancy title:
Driver
Jobs at:
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 22 2026
Duty Station:
Buyende or Mayuge | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 15 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
About Us
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for-profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB, Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other diseases of public health importance in Africa.
Project Overview
The Local Partner Health Services East Central – Transition award to Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) Activity is funded by the U.S.G. Department of State. This Award supports public health facilities and their communities in 12 districts and Jinja City that include Bugiri, Bugweri Busia, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kamuli, Kaliro, Luuka, Mayuge, Namayingo and Namutumba; to drive sustained HIV/TB control, reduce malaria burden, improve maternal and child health outcomes, and build resilient pandemic preparedness and response capacities. MJAP is looking for competent, passionate, and committed individuals to fill the following positions.
Job summary:
The Driver will provide transport and logistics services to staff, project and maintenance of MJAP vehicles in line with the Administrative Guidelines, rules and regulations.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: high school
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? mjap.mak.ac.ug&form%5Bvalid-to%5D=Tuesday,%20September%2022%202026">Click here to submit your application now.
Application Procedure:
MJAP is dedicated to inclusion and diversity, evaluating all job applicants solely based on merit, regardless of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, or disability. As an equal opportunity employer, MJAP does not charge applicants at any stage and is not responsible for losses from fraudulent recruitment activities. All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by clearly stating the position applied for in the Subject line. Combine all your application documentation, i.e. cover letter, CV & academic documents into one PDF with names/contact details of three referees including the immediate Supervisor addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP). NOT later than Tuesday, 22nd September 2026, at 5:00 pm. For details about advertised position, please visit the website of Makerere University Joint AIDS Program. Consider your application unsuccessful if you don’t hear from us by Wednesday, 30th September 2026. Offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references including but not limited to appropriate background checks, criminal records, and previous employment findings of fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. Please ensure that your attachments do not exceed 25 MB. We do appreciate your interest to work with MJAP, however, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview