Driver

  • Full Time
  • Lusaka, Zambia
  • not specified / Month
  • Applications have closed

Website Jhpiego

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University.

For 40 years in East and Southern Africa, Jhpiego has empowered front-line health workers by designing and implementing effective, low-cost, hands-on solutions that strengthen the delivery of health care services, following the household-to-hospital continuum of care. Jhpiego partners with organizations from the community to the national level, building sustainable, local capacity through advocacy, policy development, human resources for health and quality and performance improvement approaches.  For further information about Jhpiego, please visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Jhpiego invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions. The successful candidates selected for these positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

DRIVER

The Driver will facilitate staff travel on the Jhpiego DOD program activities. To facilitate smooth implementation of Jhpiego activities by ensuring the safe travel of Jhpiego DOD staff and the security of the project vehicle.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive Jhpiego staff for project work as required.
  • Ensure the assigned Project vehicle is kept clean at all times by washing both the interior and exterior parts of the vehicle.
  • Carryout routine checks on the assigned vehicle and ensure they are sound.
  • Regularly update the motor vehicle log book per each travel and sign off.
  • Ensure timely conveyance of staff to and from places as instructed by the supervisor or the Team Lead.
  • Strictly observe all Road Signage and Traffic Rules at all times.
  • Ensure all motor vehicle tools and accessories are in place and in good working condition before undertaking any journey.
  • Ensure passengers adhere to all safety regulations such as wearing of safety belts.
  • To report any mechanical/Electrical fault to the supervisor for timely rectification of the problem
  • Ensure the assigned vehicle is serviced within schedule by reporting the mileage to the supervisor on time
  • Conduct a weekly checklist of vehicle condition and submits to supervisor for review.
  • Ensure security of the vehicle at all times and that the vehicle is parked in a secured place when not in use
  • Report any instance of mishap or accident to the supervisor for timely action.
  • Perform daily errands as assigned and assist the Programme Assistant with general duties such as registering participants for JDR payments.

Qualifications:

  • Grade Twelve full certificate
  • 5 years’ experience working as a driver preferably in International Non- Governmental
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Experience in providing administrative assistance to a development project.
  • Excellent knowledge of traffic rules and road laws of Zambia.
  • Fluent in English
  • Basic computer knowledge

To apply, please send your application letter and curriculum vitae with three traceable references to the Human Resources Manager: [email protected]

Closing date is Friday 27th September, 2019

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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