Project Drivers

Howard University International, INC. Zambia

Job Title: Project Drivers
Department: Administration/Finance
Location: Lusaka, Copperbelt & Southern provinces
Category: Full Time, 1 Year renewable contract
Reports To: Finance and Admin Assistant

Project information and scope:
Howard University international incorporated under the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Global Health Consortium (GHC) is a PEPFAR funded Non-Governmental Organization that Leverages on health service equity approaches to achieve sustainable HIV epidermic control and prioritizes sub population with unmet needs through evidence-based approaches designed to transform clinical HIV practice.

Howard University’s mandate in Zambia is to support the Ministry of Health (MOH) in implementation of Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD-plus) in selected high-volume public health care facilities. The goal of this mandate is to improve Quality of ART care, improve viral load coverage and suppression, continuity of treatment & adherence, linkage to care, pharmacovigilance system, compliance with appointment system and to facilitate clinic decongestion through a multi-disciplinary team approach.

Position description: HUI seeks reliable and highly experienced candidates for the position of Project Driver to be based in Lusaka, Copperbelt and Southern provinces of Zambia. S/he will work closely with the Finance and Administration team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Drive assigned project vehicles and ensure the safety of passengers
  • Project vehicles remain clean and in excellent working condition at all times
  • Inspection of vehicles before driving such as checking of coolant, oil, brake fluid, tyres, brakes etc
  • Timely and accurate updates in log books and fuel analysis reports in order to enhance accountability
  • Ensure any defects are reported and consequently acted upon
  • Update all vehicle documents such as car registration and insurance
  • Ensure vehicle checklist is signed by recipient at handover
  • Adhering to National and Organizational policies and regulations regarding driving and vehicle use respectively
  • Perform other administrative tasks on behalf of the project including but not limited to: purchasing, collecting goods, documents or mail, making administrative arrangements and handling payments
  • Provision of courteous support to visitors and partners
  • Any other tasks assigned by supervisor

Qualifications and requirements:

  • Minimum grade 12 Certificate; related additional qualifications a plus
  • Valid and clean Driver’s class C License or better
  • Over 5 years driving experience with three (3) years’ experience working as a driver.
  • Experience with International Non-Governmental Organizations is preferred
  • Ability to operate basic office equipment such as computers, scanners, copiers, and telecom equipment
  • Basic computer skills required including familiarity with email and word processing. Ability to use excel spreadsheets is also preferred
  • Good interpersonal and time management skills and ability to work as part of a fast paced team
  • Presentable and able to interact professionally

How to Apply: Send cover letter and resume to [email protected].

(Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted).


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