Driver

CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is an organization that specializes in sexual health, HIV and AIDS research in Zimbabwe. CeSHHAR in collaboration with the MOHCC and NAC is implementing a National Sex Work Programme aimed at reducing HIV acquisition and transmission among female, male and transgender sex workers thereby reducing HIV transmission and acquisition to and from their clients. Low consistent condom use, risk of drug use and increasing transactional sex are some of the common reasons that put these key populations at risk of acquiring STI and HIV infection. Therefore, reaching these populations and increasing awareness and access to STI & HIV prevention, testing and treatment services are fundamental to reducing transmission of STI and HIV infections.

THE ROLE

Under the overall supervision of the Team Leader, the Driver will be responsible for the following tasks: Driving project team on a full-time basis. This will include traveling to the field on a regular basis; Taking note of any faults that may develop on the vehicle and bringing them to the attention of vehicle fleet manager as soon as possible; Ensuring that the vehicle has the necessary accessory tools; Maintaining the project vehicle including oil, water, tyre, service checks and any other duties that may be assigned by the office administrator to ensure a smooth project flow; Maintenance of vehicle log book; Fuel Management, preparing monthly fuel reconciliations for project vehicle; Driving the project team around the communities during outreach.

Qualifications and Experience

A clean four driver’s license; Valid defensive driver’s license; Valid Medical Certificate, A mature person who is well organized; Ability to work independently but within a team framework; Demonstrated effective verbal and written communications; Fluent in English, Shona or Ndebele; Good knowledge on use of Microsoft packages; High respect for confidentiality; non – judgmental engagement with beneficiaries and stakeholders and sense of confidentiality; Good team player and ability to work under pressure; Good in planning and administrative duties.