DRIVERS – Zimbabwe Technical Assistance, Training and Education Center for Health (Zim-TTECH) 488 views

Job Description

ZIMBABWE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTER FOR HEALTH (Zim-TTECH).

Position Title: Driver
Station: Mashonaland West – (Hurungwe, Makonde, Zvimba, Sanyati, Mhondoro, Chegutu)
Matebeleland North – (Nkayi, Tsholotsho, Lupane, Bubi and Umguza)
Mashonaland East – (Murewa, Marondera, Goromonzi, and Seke)
Mashonaland Central – (Mbire, Mt Darwin, Guruve, and Mazowe)

Deadline: ​27 September 2024.

Zim-TTECH is seeking qualified and experienced applicants to be considered for the Driver position. Zim-TTECH is a registered Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO 125/23). Its activities occur primarily in the technical areas of health system strengthening; epidemiology and strategic information strengthening, health workforce development; operations research and evaluation; and prevention, care, and treatment of infectious diseases.

Position Summary
The position exists to support the program teams in the provinces and districts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities
• Provide reliable and safe driving services to the program and other authorized personnel as directed.
• Ensure cost savings through proper vehicle use and accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs and any other documentation as required.
• Request fuel and cash travel advances.
• Maintain the assigned vehicle through vehicle checks before the first trip and cleaning of the vehicle’s interior and exterior.
• Note any faults that may develop on the vehicle and bring them to the attention of the Logistics Department as soon as possible.
• Arrange for the planned vehicle maintenance, minor and major vehicle service, and repairs and inspect the vehicle before and after service.
• Ensure that all immediate actions required by local rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents report all road traffic accidents or thefts to the police and inform the supervisor and Logistics Department immediately.
• Follow the Zimbabwe road rules, including adhering to speed limits .
• Uphold the non-smoking policy in the organization’s vehicle and ensure that passengers do not smoke inside the vehicle.
• Maintain all assigned vehicle-related documents.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
• Minimum of 5 “O” level passes including English.
• Clean class 2 driver’s licence.
• Valid defensive driver`s licence is a must.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance desirable and of the country’s roads and routes.