Driver – Transport Staff and Materials

About the role

The Driver will ensure safe and timely transport of staff, partners and essential materials to field sites, health districts and meeting venues across the region. Reporting to the Transport Manager, the role supports the Ghana Health Service’s logistics operations, including malaria commodity distribution and official errands.

Key responsibilities

• Transport personnel, partners and materials as scheduled, adhering to safety standards.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections (brakes, tyres, fuel, lubricants) and promptly report any faults.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks, fuel consumption records and service schedules.
• Assist with logistics for malaria commodity distribution and supervision visits.
• Carry out official errands such as document dispatch and procurement runs.
• Observe road safety regulations and comply with the GHS Transport Policy.
• Maintain confidentiality on all GHS matters.

Required profile

• Valid Ghanaian driver’s licence appropriate to the vehicle type with a clean record.
• Minimum SSCE/WASSCE or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of driving experience, preferably in the public or health sector.
• Reliability, punctuality, integrity and discretion.

Required skills

• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge.
• Good knowledge of road networks and ability to travel to remote areas.
• Safety consciousness and defensive driving skills.