RDS Research Driver

CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is an organisation that specialises in population health research and programming, including on sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS. CeSHHAR has an extensive national, regional, and international academic and community partnership network. CeSHHAR has a diverse range of funders which include the Wellcome Trust, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, United States NIH, UK Medical Research Council, Templeton World Charity Foundation, USAID, Global Fund for AIDS TB and Malaria, UNICEF and UNFPA. We partner very closely with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (UK), Zimbabwe's Ministry of Health and Childcare and international and regional centres of research excellence to evaluate national programmes and determine the impact, uptake, and cost effectiveness of novel reproductive health interventions. The Driver Supporting the research team in transporting staff and managing project vehicles during implementation of surveys.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving the project teams from Harare to sex work (SW) trial sites on a regular basis.
• Taking note of and reporting any faults that may develop on the vehicle and reporting these to the Finance and Administration Manager.
• Ensuring that the vehicle has the necessary accessory tools.
• Maintaining the project vehicle by regularly checking oil, water, tyres as well as any other duties assigned by the Finance and Administration department.
• Maintenance of the vehicle logbook.
• Preparing monthly fuel reconciliations for project vehicle
• Supporting the research coordinator to ensure safe accommodation during field trips
• Any other duties assigned by the research coordinator/research portfolio

Qualifications and Experience

A degree or higher national diploma in social sciences, public health or related discipline, Possession of a valid defensive driving certificate and medical endorsement, Current GCP and Ethics training certificate an added advantage. Certificates can be obtained at http://www.amanet.org. 2 years’ experience in public health or related programs, A mature, well-organized person with ability to work independently but within a team framework, Outstanding verbal communication, A clean class four driver’s license and experience driving survey teams is a must, Experience working with vulnerable populations (sex workers) is an added advantage, Fluency in English, Shona/Ndebele, Possession of good interpersonal skills, Excellent communications skills ,Must have good planning and problem - solving skills, Good communication skills both oral and written.