Job Description

Job Title:

Driver *2

Work Location:

Kono

Department:

Operations

Report to:

Fleet Manager

Requisition No:

Contract duration:

9 months

Position Overview

The Driver at PIH is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services while ensuring vehicle maintenance and compliance with organizational policies. This role requires professionalism, punctuality, and a commitment to safety in all driving operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely transport staff, visitors, and goods to designated locations while adhering to traffic laws and PIH policies.
• Maintain assigned vehicles, ensuring regular servicing, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections, reporting any maintenance needs or mechanical issues.
• Assist with logistics, including airport pickups, deliveries, and official errands.
• Ensure proper documentation, including mileage logs, fuel usage, and trip records.
• Support emergency transport needs and respond promptly to urgent requests.
• Uphold PIH’s commitment to safety, professionalism, and ethical standards in all driving operations.
• Ensure proper documentation for passengers, cargo, and vehicle usage, maintaining compliance with PIH’s administrative procedures.
• Support vehicle security measures, including safeguarding assets and reporting any incidents or concerns.
• Adhere to the transport policies and other policies related to the organization ( eg, HR policy, Finance policy, ect
• Report all faults, maintenance needs and incidents/accidents to the Fleet Manager.
• Ensure all equipment allocated to the vehicle is complete and in good working order, including spare tyres and communications equipment (radios, satellite phones etc), before undertaking any journeys.
• Before commencing on a journey, ensure that the vehicle is in good working condition, clean, appropriately equipped and has adequate fuel for the intended journey.
• Abide by all driving rules of Sierra Leone and Fleet Manual.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• WASSCE
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum 5 years of professional driving experience, preferably in an NGO or healthcare setting.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of local traffic regulations and road safety practices.
• Ability to handle troubleshooting while on trips
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to PIH’s mission and values.
• Ability to handle vehicle log sheet

Organisation Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We currently work in 11 countries, including Sierra Leone, where we strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all. In Sierra Leone, PIH is committed to strengthening long-term health system in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, and a commitment to advancing health equity. Partners In Health has built the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) as an expansion of the Koidu Government Hospital in Kono district to raise the standard of care for mothers and newborns in Sierra Leone. A cutting-edge facility, the MCOE expands the campus of Koidu Government Hospital, dramatically increasing the number of beds, services, and facilities available to mothers and babies. By introducing new technology, investing in training for health care workers, and offering a preferential option for the poor, this cutting-edge facility will also prove what is possible as a model for care across the continent and beyond.

Misconduct Disclosure

Partners In Health Sierra Leone is dedicated to preventing unwanted behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, financial misconduct, and ensuring the welfare of those we serve. We expect all staff, consultants, contractors, vendors, and volunteers to uphold these values as outlined in our code of conduct.

The successful candidate will receive appropriate training and must adhere to the organisation’s safeguarding policies. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and screening checks, which may include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

As a participant in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, we request information from previous employers about any instances of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. Additionally, Partners In Health Sierra Leone will share records of such misconduct with other agencies upon staff departure, ensuring transparency and accountability. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these recruitment procedures

Method of application

Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment. In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Thursday, September 24, 2026.