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Posted 2018-07-06 03:32:17
PATH
is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save
lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate
innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and
system and service innovations—that harness our entrepreneurial insight,
scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By
mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working
alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest
health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of
poor health.
The PAMO project is a United
States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded project that aims to
control and prevent malaria morbidity and mortality and thereby minimize the
social effects and economic losses and also to contribute to the reduction f
under five all causes mortality rate, as a result of reduced malaria mortality.
PAMO works with the National Malaria Elimination Centre (NMEC) to strengthen
implementation of malaria control and elimination efforts. The project works at
provincial, district, and community levels to 1) Support proven malaria
interventions in alignment with
the National Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan; 2) Strengthen management
capacity of provincial and personnel to provide oversight/supervision of
malaria interventions and; 3) Strengthen the Health Management Information
System at the provincial and district levels to improve data reporting,
analysis, and use for decision-making.
We seek to recruit a Driver to be based in the Eastern Province of
Zambia to support our operations. The driver will be responsible for meeting
the transportation needs of the office, an important responsibility, being
entrusted with the lives of staff and sometimes visitors.
Other
responsibilities will include:
Responsibilities:
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Transporting
project staff, project counterparts, consultants and other visitors to project
sites, workshops/meetings, and various events in and around Eastern and other
Provinces.
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Ensuring
the safety of passengers by courteously reminding them of safety practices
while in the vehicle.
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Performing
or scheduling maintenance services and ensuring that project vehicles are clean
and in proper working order.
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Following
up with vehicle maintenance regulations and licenses, and making
recommendations to the Senior Administration Officer for necessary actions.
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Reporting
suspected vehicle malfunctions or issues.
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Ensuring
that vehicles have adequate petro at all times, using office account.
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Maintaining
the vehicle/driver’s log book.
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Updating
all vehicle documents and checking vehicle insurance.
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Running
project office errands, such as document delivery, mailing, banking, customs
clearance, bill payments, shopping for office supplies etc., as requested.
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Assisting
with maintenance of project office space, including re-arrangement of furniture
and minor repairs of office equipment.
Required
Skills
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Minimum
of 5 years’ experience as a Driver and successful completion of a driving
course, with a valid Zambia driver’s license
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Self-motivated,
courteous, and humble individual
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Proven
ability to work under pressure and availability to work outside of normal
business hours, as required.
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Collaborate
and communicate effectively with team members, and proven ability to work in a
team.
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Excellent
oral and written communication skills in English desired.
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Basic
knowledge/familiarity with automobile maintenance
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NGO
experience desirable but not a mandatory.
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Must
currently have legal authorization to work in Zambia.
PATH is dedicated to building
an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
PATH
is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered
for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion,
gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national
origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
federal, state, or local law.
To apply for this job please visit path.silkroad.com.
