The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) and Development Aid from People to People in Zambia (DAPP Zambia) as sub-grantee will support the Zambia Defense Force Medical Services (DFMS) to reach sustainable control of the HIV epidemic through the lens of strategic global policies and targets.
The program goal is to support the Zambian Defense Force (DFZ) to reach sustainable control of the HIV epidemic in the military by building the technical capacity of the DFMS health systems to implement a person-centered HIV prevention, care and treatment program aligned with national guidelines and PEPFAR’s Vision 2025.
Location
Health facilities in selected defense force medical facilities in any of the following districts: Chipata, Katete, Lundazi, Kabwe, Kaoma, Mkushi, Kasama, Mansa, Mbala, Mpika, Kafue, Chilanga, Choma, Chongwe, Livingstone, Lusaka, Kalumbila, Kitwe, Mufulira, Ndola or Solwezi
Job summary
Reports to Fleet Officer. The incumbent will drive CIDRZ and leased vehicles to achieve the organizational goals and objectives.
Main Duties
- Transports project staff to and from facilities in supported districts
- Ensures that assigned vehicle is clean and road worthy by making sure that oil, water,
- brakes, spare tire, wheel spanner, jack and lighting system are all in good working
- condition and arrange for refueling
- Informs the Medical Officer and Fleet Officer in advance when each vehicle is due for road license and fitness.
- Delivery and pick up of mail from the clinics to CIDRZ offices
- Reports immediately to the supervisor any observed malfunction on the vehicle as well as any accident
- Comply with Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices
- Ensures that vehicle driven and property therein are handled appropriately,
- exercising due care and control
- Maintains assigned vehicle clean at all times
- Maintains strict confidentiality at all times
Qualifications
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Minimum of a SADC Driving License class C
- Customer oriented mindset, cross functional communication and cooperation, multi- tasking skills, problem solving skills and manual activities, vehicle knowledge and team work.
- At least 3 years relevant experience in a reputable Organization.
- Must have good defensive driving skills.
- Ability to work with deadlines and team player
- Honest and trustworthy
Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.