Organization: Howard University International, INC. Zambia
Department: Administration/Finance
Location: Lusaka, Copperbelt & Southern provinces
Category: Full Time, 1 Year renewable contract
Reports To: Finance and Admin Assistant
Application Closing Date: November 4, 2022
Project information and scope:
Howard University international incorporated under the Historically Black
Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Global Health Consortium (GHC) is a PEPFAR
funded Non-Governmental Organization that Leverages on health service equity
approaches to achieve sustainable HIV epidermic control and prioritizes sub
population with unmet needs through evidence-based approaches designed to
transform clinical HIV practice.
Howard University’s mandate in Zambia is to support the
Ministry of Health (MOH) in implementation of Differentiated Service Delivery
(DSD-plus) in selected high-volume public health care facilities. The goal of
this mandate is to improve Quality of ART care, improve viral load coverage and
suppression, continuity of treatment & adherence, linkage to care,
pharmacovigilance system, compliance with appointment system and to facilitate
clinic decongestion through a multi-disciplinary team approach.
Position description: HUI seeks reliable and
highly experienced candidates for the position of Project Driver to be based in
Lusaka, Copperbelt and Southern provinces of Zambia. S/he will work closely
with the Finance and Administration team.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Drive
assigned project vehicles and ensure the safety of passengers
- Project
vehicles remain clean and in excellent working condition at all times
- Inspection
of vehicles before driving such as checking of coolant, oil, brake fluid,
tyres, brakes etc
- Timely
and accurate updates in log books and fuel analysis reports in order to
enhance accountability
- Ensure
any defects are reported and consequently acted upon
- Update
all vehicle documents such as car registration and insurance
- Ensure
vehicle checklist is signed by recipient at handover
- Adhering
to National and Organizational policies and regulations regarding driving
and vehicle use respectively
- Perform
other administrative tasks on behalf of the project including but not
limited to: purchasing, collecting goods, documents or mail, making
administrative arrangements and handling payments
- Provision
of courteous support to visitors and partners
- Any
other tasks assigned by supervisor
Qualifications and requirements:
- Minimum
grade 12 Certificate; related additional qualifications a plus
- Valid
and clean Driver’s class C License or better
- Over 5
years driving experience with three (3) years’ experience working as a
driver.
- Experience
with International Non-Governmental Organizations is preferred
- Ability
to operate basic office equipment such as computers, scanners, copiers,
and telecom equipment
- Basic
computer skills required including familiarity with email and word
processing. Ability to use excel spreadsheets is also preferred
- Good
interpersonal and time management skills and ability to work as part of a
fast paced team
- Presentable
and able to interact professionally
How to Apply: Send cover letter and resume to howardhbcughc@gmail.com.
(Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted).
