Pilot (MMU Driver)

BACKGROUND

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organizations in India funded through THF USA and RIST

PROJECT OVERVIEW: MOBILE MEDICAL UNITS

India's healthcare faces rising costs and chronic disease prevalence, with rural areas being significantly underserved. To address these disparities, innovative solutions like Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) are crucial.

MMUs help reduce health disparities by providing urgent care, preventative screenings, and chronic disease management directly in communities. They leverage local assets to offer tailored, affordable healthcare, adapting to community needs.

The Hans Foundation's MMUs reach underdeveloped and inaccessible areas, providing quality primary healthcare and increasing health awareness. Currently, they operate in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Assam and Madhya Pradesh.

Each MMU team includes an MBBS Doctor, a SPO, a Pharmacist, a Lab Technician, and a Driver, supported by village-level Health Workers. This approach ensures comprehensive healthcare delivery at the grassroots level.

By implementing MMUs, The Hans Foundation aims to provide equitable and accessible healthcare to underserved rural populations in India.

GENERAL

Job Location : Digboi (Tinsukia -Assam)

Job type : 1 Year contract basis (extendable)

No. of Position: 1

Reporting to : Project Coordinator

JOB PURPOSE

Driving the Mobile Medical Unit and is responsible for movement to planned village according to the route maps and responsible for its maintenance.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• •include operating and maintaining office Mobile Ambulance with a focus on safety of expensive Equipment’s installed in vehicle;
• •Responsible for the MMU movement to the planned village, and route map.
• •Performing daily pre-trip and vehicle inspections;
• •Performing maintenance tasks on the vehicles when necessary;
• •Filling of fuel in the vehicles; and keep the record of fuel purchased;
• •Ensuring that periodic scheduled vehicle servicing is completed and reported;
• •Maintain the Log Book;
• •Maintain defensive driving;
• •Keeps the Mobile Ambulance clean inside and outside;
• •Serves as a positive role model while working with Medical Staff/ Patient;
• •At the start of your duty hours, you would check the vehicle’s brake system, electrical system, lubrication system and cooling system and tyres as well as prepare yourself for emergencies.
• •Assist the coordinator health/medical officers during mobile OPD/routine health camps or in time of emergency;
• •Undertake any other duties assigned time to by coordinating office management;

Other Indicative Requirements

Educational Qualifications

10th/ 12th/ Graduation

Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)

• •3 – 7 years of driving experience
• •Experience in driving ambulance or heavy vehicle preferable
• •Must have heavy driving License
• •Having knowledge of routes and villages preferable

THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.