VACANCY: Driver (Harare) Zimbabwe Health Interventions (ZHI)

Job Description

Zimbabwe Health Interventions (ZHI) is a not-for-profit human development organisation which is registered as a Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO 17/22). ZHI’s mission is to develop and deliver innovative and sustainable high-impact, integrated health interventions to the communities we serve, while working with and strengthening existing institutions.

The Accelerated and Comprehensive HIV Care for Epidemic Control in Zimbabwe (ACCE) project a five-year funded USAID / PEPFAR funded HIV Care and Treatment whose main objective is to complement the government of Zimbabwe (GOZ)’s efforts towards epidemic control. This will be achieved by targeting testing to efficiently identify PLHIV, ensuring all newly diagnosed PLHIV are immediately linked to treatment, and all PLHIV on treatment have ready access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), are retained on treatment, and remain virally suppressed. The program is being implemented in 9 districts in Midlands (Gweru, Kwekwe, Mberengwa and Gokwe South) and in Manicaland (Makoni, Mutare, Chipinge, Mutasa and Buhera).

Basic Function

Under the direction of the National Office Driver, the driver shall provide a variety of transportation support to ZHI.

Duties and Responsibilities

Convey ZHI staff and consultants to designated approved locations.

Ensure adequate safety, cleanliness, security and maintenance of the project vehicle assigned.

Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.

Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and necessary spare parts.

Plan route and requirements by studying schedule or ad-hoc request by the office.

Ensure passengers adhere to all road safety regulations.

Fulfil special request by picking up and delivering items as directed.

Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of 5 O’ levels, and any other relevant certificates with a minimum of 5 years’ driving experience.

Must have a valid defensive driving certificate and a valid driving license.

Must have expert knowledge of driving rules and regulations.

Experience of driving 4x4 Landcruiser vehicle is required.

Experience as a driver mechanic will be an added advantage.

Experience with large complex organization is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

Mature and willing to work at odd hours.

Good written, oral, interpersonal and organization skills.

Ability to work well with other staff, subcontractors and recipients of assistance.

Other

How to Apply

Step 1: click here to complete the job application form. Step 2: Submit your CV and application letter via email to: [email protected], clearly indicating the position you are applying for on the subject of the email.

Statement:

During the application process, ZHI will not charge any fee nor will it require any payment for an application to be considered. ZHI is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical handicap or financial ability.

Deadline: 19 January 2024