Mobile Clinic Driver-1

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Duties & Responsibilities of Job:

• He/she is the only person responsible and allowed to drive the Mobile Clinic truck unless otherwise authorized.

• Operate an 18 metric ton class truck or equivalent safely on paved, unpaved, rural and difficult terrain roads to reach mobile clinic sites.

• Ensure punctuality and safe trips to and from mobile clinic outreach locations.

• Observe the road and traffic laws and regulations of the Republic of the Sudan, including those specific to heavy/commercial vehicles.

• Ensure that safe driving practices are adhered to including local driving codes and internally agreed standards for heavy trucks.

• Assess road conditions and vehicle load (medical equipment, supplies, cold-chain items) before and during travel to ensure safe transport.

• Advise passengers and health staff accompanying the mobile clinic team to always wear seatbelts while on board and ensure that no non-medical passengers are transported unless authorized by management (filling IRC Passengers Liability Waiver).

Car Security & Maintenance

• Always keep the Mobile Clinic truck clean, tidy and in good working condition.

• Always secure the truck during travel and while parked.

• Establish a regular/day-to-day check, including checks specific to heavy truck systems (brakes, tyres, load securing, suspension).

• Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs, prepare the truck spare parts inventory.

• Assist the Supply Chain Assistant to ensure the truck insurance and registration is updated according to schedule.

Car Logbook Maintenance

• Log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, truck service, maintenance etc.

Communications and Working Relationships:

• Establish appropriate information-sharing relationships with staff in similar positions within other INGOs and car/truck rental companies.

• Manage International Rescue Committee – Sudan relationship with other drivers/truck rental companies ensuring driving standards, passenger safety requirements and driver courtesy and punctuality is achieved.

Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• At least 3-5 years of experience driving heavy trucks, with proven expertise handling similar 18 metric ton class trucks.

• Education: High Secondary Sudanese Certificate is required (technical diploma is an advantage).

• Understanding of Sudan Traffic Law, including regulations governing heavy/commercial vehicles.

• Good traffic judgment and experience navigating rural, unpaved and difficult terrain roads.

• Good knowledge of heavy truck mechanics and troubleshooting.

• Excellent driving skills, particularly in handling large, heavy vehicles.

• Valid heavy truck/commercial driving license (drivers licensed to operate 18 metric ton class trucks are highly recommended to apply for this position).

• Well familiar with the roads and locations across Operating State.

• First Aid Kit training is an advantage.

• Arabic speaking and writing are a must.

• Basic English speaking, writing, and understanding.

• Ability to work in a challenging, post-conflict complex environment.

• Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is an advantage.

• Being well-organized and systematic.

• Careful, accountable, responsible, and punctual.

• Honest and approachable.

• Good personal grooming & personal presentation.

• Commitment to the aims of International Rescue Committee Sudan.

• Discreet and respectful of confidentiality.

Physical Environment and Demands:

• This is a full-time position at the designated location (to be assigned later) with regular and extensive travel to International Rescue Committee program areas in Sudan.

• Willing to work long and irregular hours, shift duty and on public holidays as required.

• Willing to take regular and extensive travel to International Rescue Committee – Sudan health facilities and mobile clinic project areas in the region, often over rough or unpaved roads.

Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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