Job Description
Deadline: 25 June 2024

Background
Zim-TTECH is seeking highly qualified and experienced applicants to be considered for the position of Driver for the Bio-Behavioral Survey. The vacancies have arisen in Harare x1, Bulawayo x1, Gweru x1, Masvingo x1, Mutare x1. 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; prevention, care, and treatment of infectious diseases. The contract will run up to September 2024.

Position Summary
The position exists to provide support to the program teams and reports to the respective Site Leads.

Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
• Conducting safe and reliable transportation services for the survey program and other authorized personnel as instructed.
• Ensuring the timely transportation of samples from survey sites to the provincial and central laboratories.
• Accurate completion of relevant sample transportation documentation forms.
• Transporting biohazardous waste from survey sites to the provincial laboratory and of field supplies.
• Ensuring cost-savings through proper vehicle use 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.
• Ensure that all immediate actions required by local rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
• 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 carrying a valid driver’s license at all times.
• Upholding the non-smoking policy in the organization’s vehicle and ensuring that passengers do not smoke inside the vehicle.
• Arranging for the planned vehicle maintenance, minor and major vehicle service, and repairs, and inspecting the vehicle before and after service.
• Maintain all assigned vehicle-related documents and producing monthly vehicle reports.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.


Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Minimum of 5 “O” level passes including English Language. Clean class 2 driver’s license. Valid defensive driver`s license is a must. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role. Experience in a similar research survey involving biomarker collection and sample transportation (e.g. BBS, ZIMPHIA, etc.) is highly desirable. Having experience working with KPs is an added advantage. Knowledge of the country’s roads, routes and basic vehicle maintenance is desirable.