Deadline: 17 January 2021

About the organization

Zim-TTECH is seeking highly qualified and experienced applicants to fill the position of Driver. The drivers will be based in the following districts: Bulawayo Office x1, Lupane x1, Tsholotsho x1, Bubi x1, Nkayi x1. Zim-TTECH's activities occur primarily in the technical areas of health system strengthening; health workforce development; operations research and evaluation; prevention, care, and treatment of infectious diseases. Zim-TTECH is funded by PEPFAR through the Center for Disease Control to implement HIV & TB treatment and care services in five Zimbabwean provinces in support of the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) under the Zim-PAAC (Zimbabwe Partnership to Accelerate AIDS Control) program. The contract of employment is for 8 months from 01 February 2021 to 30 September 2021 and is renewable subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the candidate.

Position Summary

The position exists to provide support to the program teams in the provinces and districts. The successful candidates will report dually to the District Focal Persons and the Logistics Officer.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the provision of reliable and safe driving services for programme and other authorized personnel as directed. Ensuring cost-savings through proper use of vehicle and accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs and any other documentation as required. Requesting fuel, travel advances, and cash travel advances in a timely fashion. Ensuring daily maintenance of the assigned vehicle through vehicle checks before the first trip and cleaning of the vehicle’s interior and exterior. Taking note of any faults that may develop on the vehicle and bringing them to the attention of the Logistics Department as soon as observed. Arranging for the planned vehicle maintenance, minor and major vehicle service, and repairs, and inspecting the vehicle before and after service. Ensuring that all immediate actions required by local rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents and reporting all road traffic accidents or thefts to the police and inform the supervisor and Logistics Department immediately. Following the Zimbabwe road rules, including adhering to speed limits and the carrying of a valid driver’s licence at all times. Upholding the non-smoking policy in the organization’s vehicle and ensuring that passengers do not smoke inside the vehicle. Maintain all assigned vehicle-related documents. Produce monthly vehicle reports. Performing any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Minimum of 5 “O” level passes including English. Clean class 4 driver’s licence (Class 2 licence will be an added advantage). Valid defensive driver`s licence is a must. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role. Fluency in English, Shona or Ndebele. Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance desirable and of the country’s roads and routes.

Commitment to Diversity

Zim-TTECH recognizes that disparities in health around the globe stem from inequity. Therefore, the organization encourages and supports the multiple identities of staff including, but not limited to, socio-economic status, age, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, gender identity and expression, culture, spiritual practice, geography, mental and physical disability. Zim-TTECH strives to become a local, national, and international leader in developing and maintaining increased representation and recognition of each of these dimensions of diversity among its staff.