Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

CIDRZ is implementing the Controlling HIV Epidemic Project (CHEP) funded by the U.S. Department of State. The goal of CHEP is to improve the health outcomes of Zambians by preventing new infections among populations most at-risk of acquiring HIV and delivery of integrated HIV, Tuberculosis and Maternal, Newborn and Child Health services.

Job summary

Matrix report to Administrative Coordinator and Fleet Officer. The incumbent safely and timely drives and maintains project vehicles to facilitate mobility of project staff, materials and equipment.

Responsibilities or duties

• Drives motor vehicle allocated to ensure the safety and timely movement of project staff, equipment and materials
• Loads and offloads equipment and materials
• Completes timely logbooks to enhance accountability of motor vehicle utilization.
• Undertakes regular inspections of the vehicle’s road worthiness to avoid traffic accidents and unnecessary breakdowns
• Produces summary of vehicle usage reports and ensures CIDRZ policy and standards are adhered to
• Reports all accidents and defects on motor vehicle in accordance with CIDRZ policy to facilitate repairs and other remedial measures
• Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle - check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres etc., and arranges for repairs and maintenance works.
• Ensures that the vehicle is kept clean

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Class “C” Driver’s License
• Full Grade 12/ Form V School Certificate
• Minimum of 3 years’ work experience, with proven clean driving record
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience needed

Minimum of 3 years’ work experience, with proven clean driving record

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Priority will be given to candidates who stay in the town where we have vacancies.

• Drives motor vehicle allocated to ensure the safety and timely movement of project staff, equipment and materials
• Loads and offloads equipment and materials
• Completes timely logbooks to enhance accountability of motor vehicle utilization.
• Undertakes regular inspections of the vehicle’s road worthiness to avoid traffic accidents and unnecessary breakdowns
• Produces summary of vehicle usage reports and ensures CIDRZ policy and standards are adhered to
• Reports all accidents and defects on motor vehicle in accordance with CIDRZ policy to facilitate repairs and other remedial measures
• Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle - check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres etc., and arranges for repairs and maintenance works.
• Ensures that the vehicle is kept clean

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Class “C” Driver’s License
• Full Grade 12/ Form V School Certificate