Zambart

Research and Development

to Improve Health for All

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Zambart is an independent Zambian research organization with a head office at Ridgeway Campus in Lusaka. Zambart is globally renown for interdisciplinary research of excellence on HIV and Tuberculosis, and has contributed to HIV and TB policy and practice at national and global levels. Zambart’s research portfolio now includes a broader scope of urgent public health issues.

To support our wide range of research activities, we are looking for the candidate to fill the following position:

Position: Driver (1)

Reporting To: The Head Driver

Job Location: Lusaka 

Duration: One (1) year contract.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To drive field the study vehicle to the assigned community
• Check the condition of a vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield wipers, oil, lights, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working condition
• Comply with traffic regulations to operate the study vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
• Monthly report on vehicles status
• Timely updates on due study vehicle service
• Maintain knowledge of first aid procedures
• Regular updating of vehicle logbook
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements:

• Minimum grade Twelve (12) school certificate
• Between 30 years to 50 years of age
• Knowledge of Zambian Highway Code
• Clean and valid class C driving license
• 10 years driving experience in a busy environment
• Two references from the most recent employment
• Basic Knowledge of mechanics
• Professional integrity including safeguarding standards

Personal Attributes:

• Mature and sober character
• Reliable, dependable and honest
• Ability to communicate in English and local languages fluently