Salary Range: $21,625 – 29,374 per week
JOB PURPOSE
Under the general direction of the Transport Manager, the Driver 2 is responsible for safely transporting staff and other health personnel to the Ministry of Health & Wellness to and from designated locations and for the delivery and collection of mail and packages for the office. The incumbent is also responsible for driving the ambulance assigned to the division.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Develops individual work plan;
- Staff members and other health personnel transported to and from assigned destinations;
- Ensures timely transport of all documents, furniture and equipment, to and from the Ministry’s Head Office;
- Ensures timely transport of packages, documents and mail to various location (MDA’s);
- Notifies the transport officer of any defects or needed repairs to assigned vehicle;
- Inspects vehicles on repair and ensures that repairs have been effected as stipulated;
- Maintains an accurate Log Book for the vehicle assigned;
TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Knowledge of Ministry’s Policies and Procedures;
- Knowledge of defensive driving techniques;
- Knowledge of basic service requirements of vehicles;
- Ability to drive a multi-passenger vehicle safely and appropriately;
- Mechanical skills;
- Knowledge of the Road Traffic Act.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Secondary school education. (School Leavers Certificate);
- Must be at least twenty five (25) years of age and possess a safe driving record;
- Four (4) years experience as a driver.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Tuesday, February 7, 2023, to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
jobs@moh.gov.jm
The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.