Driver

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Malaria Consortium is hiring a Driver in Bauchi, Nigeria. The role involves safe transportation of staff and goods, vehicle maintenance, and compliance with traffic regulations. Requires valid driving license.

• Safely transport persons and goods (70% of time)
• Perform daily vehicle checks and maintenance
• Valid driving license and adherence to traffic laws required

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Driver at Malaria Consortium ⏲ Jul 29, 2026, 6:11 AM ⋕ View all NGO & Humanitarian / Nonprofit Organizations jobs Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the comprehensive prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable and under privileged populations. We increasingly find our work on malaria can be effectively integrated with other similar public health interventions for greater impact and therefore expanded our remit to include child health and neglected tropical disease interventions. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Driver Location : Bauchi The Vacancy Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Driver to join our team in Bauchi, Nigeria. Scope of work The driver would be responsible for picking up and driving the project officials, pickups and other scheduled appointments. And also will be responsible for performing minor maintenance tasks on the vehicles to assure the functionality of the vehicle. Key accountabilities Safely transport persons and goods (70%): Respect and observe the Nigeria traffic regulations, speed limits and adjust speed according to road and risk conditions (for example, when driving in villages or populated areas) Always be in possession of a valid driving license and personal identification Ensure passengers wear seat belts at all times Report any accident immediately to line manager and the nearest police station for purpose of insurance claims Observe the manufacturer technical conditions of use for all vehicles Ensure safety of vehicles assigned to you at all times Transport safely Malaria Consortium employees and goods as directed by the line manager Assist in loading and off-loading, and fetching water Observe Malaria Consortium standard operating procedures for vehicles Vehicle maintenance and checklist for field trips (20%): Diligently and promptly update the movement and fuel consumption logbook Ensures the official vehicles are safely parked within the office environment and approved sites at all times Ensure vehicles are always on full fuel tanks The driver has also to prepare additional materials according to trip needs (for example, additional fuel tank, stickers, flag, medical and food kits, additional spare tyres) Always ensure the vehicle insurance and licenses are valid before driving any vehicle Furnish the logbook to the line manager as and when required to facilitate preparation of monthly vehicle and fuel consumption reports Responsible for daily and weekly preventive maintenance and report to the line manager any problems with vehicles Perform daily vehicle pre–departure checks to include fuel, engine oil, coolant, lights, tyres, horn, tools and equipment, brakes, windows and mirrors, etc. Check that items mentioned in the logbook are in the vehicle before leaving Clean the vehicle inside and outside as and when necessary/ keep your vehicle clean externally and internally at all the times Behave in a professional manner at all the times with the understanding that the public associates your behaviour with Malaria Consortium Conduct daily, weekly and monthly vehicle check Alert line manager when service and maintenance schedules are due When a field trip is planned, the driver has to inspect and prepare the vehicle the day before leaving and be ready for scheduled departure time Security, communication and miscellaneous duties (10%): Promptly report all relevant security incidents/concerns to the Logistics Officer Observe and ensure adherence with security guidelines in the programme area of operation Maintain regular radio communication with the base station while travelling away from the base. Radios should be switched on for communications at all times Ensure the vehicle radio communication is in good working condition Carry out any other duties as requested by the Logistics Officer and any senior staff Carry out other delegated tasks using Malaria Consortium vehicles. Theses may range from mail delivery, payment of bills, picking or dropping of staff or visitors and other similar tasks Follow Malaria Consortium’s security protocol at all times Organise the assigned task in the most efficient and effective manner, so as to minimize vehicle use (fuel consumption, wear and tear) Assist Logistics Officer and colleagues in gathering security information analysis especially pertaining to routes to be travelled. To advise the logistician on the security of such routes and whether Malaria Consortium vehicle should travel or not on a given route Person Specification Qualifications and experience: Essential: Fluent in English Honest, hardworking and pleasant personality with effective interpersonal skills Minimum Qualification of O’ Level Certificate Valid driving licence Previous experience: working as a driver (minimum 5 years’ experience) Work-based skills and competencies: Essential: Honest, hardworking and pleasant personality with effective interpersonal skills Desirable: Knowledge/skills of basic mechanics Willingness to learn about security protocols Remuneration Competitive Salary. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Note Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and once a suitable candidate is identified the vacancy will be closed even before the indicated closing date hence early application is encouraged, likewise qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy. Residents in project location strongly advised to apply. Application Deadline: 11th August, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Bauchi State Driver job vacancies in Nigeria