Driver Needed at Monze District, Zambia
The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.
Opportunity
Abt Associates seeks a qualified Driver – Monze District to support the International Health Division in Zambia.
The USAID Systems for Better Health (SBH) in Zambia works closely with the Zambian Ministry of Health (MOH) at the national, provincial, and district levels to strengthen skills and systems for planning, management, and delivery of high-impact health services and with communities to promote increased use of public health services. The Driver, under the supervision of the Clinical Care Specialist, provides efficient, safe and professional driving services.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Drive Program vehicles throughout Zambia for project work, at all times, ensuring the safety of passengers and vehicle and adhering to stringent organizational policies and regulations regarding driving and vehicle use.
- Clean and maintain project vehicles – responsible for keeping vehicles in pristine condition, adhering to strict maintenance routines and ensuring that any defect is acted upon immediately.
- Perform other administrative tasks on behalf of the project including but not limited to: purchasing, collecting goods or documents, making administrative arrangements and handling check payments, both within Lusaka and during field activities.
- Handling, disbursing and accounting for funds responsibly on behalf of SBH.
- Act as a representative of SBH, at all times being responsive and providing courteous support to visitors, clients and partners.
- Carry out any other lawful duties necessary to accomplish SBH objectives as assigned by the supervisor and/or designate
Preferred Skills / Prerequisites
- Minimum grade 12 Certificate; related additional qualifications a plus
- Clean Driver’s License
- Over 6 years driving experience, of which at least 3 years’ experience working as a driver; experience with donor-funded projects is preferred
- Basic computer skills required including familiarity with email and word processing. Ability to use excel spreadsheets is also preferred
- Experience and proven ability to handle and account for funds responsibly
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Presentable and able to interact professionally with partners and clients.
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