About Maternity Africa

Maternity Africa is a Christian-based, charitable, non-governmental organization registered in Tanzania. It is devoted to making childbirth safe by providing access to quality maternity services and treatment of obstetric fistulae and other birth-related injuries.

The organization serves the poorest and most vulnerable women by providing free, quality reproductive health care. Its programmes are designed to positively impact the health and wellbeing of mothers and children by minimizing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality.

Maternity Africa is committed to its mission of making childbirth safe and demonstrating the love and compassion of Christ to all, regardless of race, religion or ethnicity.

Job Purpose

The Temporary Mechanic/Driver will perform both vehicle mechanic and driving duties to support the organization’s core operations. The role involves ensuring the efficient and safe operation of the hospital’s transportation services and fleet maintenance.

The successful candidate will transport staff, patients, hospital visitors and goods, conduct outreach activities, and maintain vehicles in accordance with hospital guidelines, protocols, and transport and vehicle policies.

Key Responsibilities

A. Mechanics Responsibilities

• Assess vehicles and machinery, including generators and lawn mowers, to accurately diagnose and repair faults.
• Determine the extent of repairs required and estimate the cost of parts needed.
• Work with the Transport Officer to provide details of parts and spare components required for machinery and vehicle repairs.
• Identify and propose action plans for fleet maintenance tasks and upgrades.
• Liaise with drivers to understand their automotive requirements and communicate vehicle defects or problems to the Transport Officer.
• Prioritize urgent repairs and deliver work with minimum supervision.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and report any issues to the Transport Officer.
• Maintain records of all repairs and maintenance work performed.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including checking oil and fluid levels on all equipment.
• Supervise vehicle repair processes when services are outsourced to third-party vendors.
• Provide advice to vehicle users on maintenance and preventive procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

B. Driver Responsibilities

• Safely and professionally transport staff, patients, organizational visitors and goods.
• Ensure that all vehicles have the required documents and equipment, including road books, warning triangles, fire extinguishers, spare oil, coolant, maps, insurance documents and first aid kits.
• Maintain required motor vehicle reports, including mileage records and fuel gauge inspections, and report vehicle damage in accordance with company policies and procedures as required by the Transport Officer.
• Conduct vehicle checks before every duty to ensure that the vehicle is in proper working condition.
• Report vehicle and equipment defects or deficiencies to the Transport Officer and replace any items from the vehicle inventory that have been used.
• Remove and replace soiled linen and equipment inside vehicles to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Provide social care in non-emergency situations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines under current policies and procedures.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment in accordance with Maternity Africa policies.
• Observe speed limits at all times, drive safely and ensure patient comfort.
• Provide professional and caring services to all patients while under the care of Clinical Services.
• Ensure patient safety remains the highest priority and follow safe working procedures when handling wheelchairs, clamps, seat belts and other equipment.
• Follow Maternity Africa’s Standard Operating Procedures and organizational policies at all times.
• Keep the interior and exterior of vehicles clean and tidy.

Qualifications and Requirements

1. Education

Applicants must have:

• Form IV/Secondary School Certificate.
• At least six months of professional driving training, supported by a certificate from the National Institute of Transport (NIT).
• A vehicle mechanics training certificate.

2. Work Experience

• At least three years of progressive experience as a professional driver.
• A minimum of two years of experience in vehicle maintenance.

3. Skills and Competencies

• Valid driving licence with a clean driving record.
• Strong working knowledge of vehicle mechanics and the ability to perform maintenance and repairs.
• Familiarity with Tanzanian traffic and safety regulations and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact courteously and professionally with patients, staff and visitors.
• Ability to think quickly, troubleshoot problems and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Good physical condition to handle job demands, including lifting heavy equipment and working in different weather conditions.
• Punctuality and reliability, given the critical nature of hospital operations.

• Assess vehicles and machinery, including generators and lawn mowers, to accurately diagnose and repair faults.
• Determine the extent of repairs required and estimate the cost of parts needed.
• Work with the Transport Officer to provide details of parts and spare components required for machinery and vehicle repairs.
• Identify and propose action plans for fleet maintenance tasks and upgrades.
• Liaise with drivers to understand their automotive requirements and communicate vehicle defects or problems to the Transport Officer.
• Prioritize urgent repairs and deliver work with minimum supervision.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and report any issues to the Transport Officer.
• Maintain records of all repairs and maintenance work performed.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including checking oil and fluid levels on all equipment.
• Supervise vehicle repair processes when services are outsourced to third-party vendors.
• Provide advice to vehicle users on maintenance and preventive procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Safely and professionally transport staff, patients, organizational visitors and goods.
• Ensure that all vehicles have the required documents and equipment, including road books, warning triangles, fire extinguishers, spare oil, coolant, maps, insurance documents and first aid kits.
• Maintain required motor vehicle reports, including mileage records and fuel gauge inspections, and report vehicle damage in accordance with company policies and procedures as required by the Transport Officer.
• Conduct vehicle checks before every duty to ensure that the vehicle is in proper working condition.
• Report vehicle and equipment defects or deficiencies to the Transport Officer and replace any items from the vehicle inventory that have been used.
• Remove and replace soiled linen and equipment inside vehicles to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Provide social care in non-emergency situations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines under current policies and procedures.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment in accordance with Maternity Africa policies.
• Observe speed limits at all times, drive safely and ensure patient comfort.
• Provide professional and caring services to all patients while under the care of Clinical Services.
• Ensure patient safety remains the highest priority and follow safe working procedures when handling wheelchairs, clamps, seat belts and other equipment.
• Follow Maternity Africa’s Standard Operating Procedures and organizational policies at all times.
• Keep the interior and exterior of vehicles clean and tidy.

• Valid driving licence with a clean driving record.
• Strong working knowledge of vehicle mechanics and the ability to perform maintenance and repairs.
• Familiarity with Tanzanian traffic and safety regulations and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact courteously and professionally with patients, staff and visitors.
• Ability to think quickly, troubleshoot problems and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Good physical condition to handle job demands, including lifting heavy equipment and working in different weather conditions.
• Punctuality and reliability, given the critical nature of hospital operations.

• Form IV/Secondary School Certificate.
• At least six months of professional driving training, supported by a certificate from the National Institute of Transport (NIT).
• A vehicle mechanics training certificate.