Casual Drivers

Part Time

About OPHID

The Organization for Public Health Interventions and Development (OPHID) PVO 31/16 develops and implements innovative approaches and strategies to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services in Zimbabwe, by providing enhanced access for communities to comprehensive HIV prevention, care, and treatment. OPHID implements these interventions with the Ministry of Health and Childcare (MOHCC). OPHID is looking for suitably qualified and motivated individuals to fill the following post:

Position Summary

Reporting to the Transport Officer; the Casual Driver will be responsible for all the for all the driving support at the Central office in liaison with the Transport/Officer and any other duties as may be assigned.

Specific Responsibilities

To drive OPHID vehicles as per the OPHID policies and procedures, the Road Traffic Act of Zimbabwe and other applicable rules and regulations, instructions and guidelines.; To ensure that OPHID vehicles are clean all the time to make them hospitable to passengers and maintain the image of OPHID.; To undertake daily checks on vehicles as per the OPHID Transport Policy to ensure that they are roadworthy all the time so that there are no disruptions to business activities due to preventable faults.; To advise the designated supervisor when the vehicle is due for service and plan for the servicing of the vehicle to avoid disruptions of activities due to preventable faults.; To run errands as instructed by the designated supervisor and any other senior officer.; Conduct vehicle handover checks at all times when vehicles are exchanged and report any noted anomalies promptly.; Compile monthly fuel return forms.; Update the logbook after every trip.; List all vehicle defects before submitting for service.; Ensure that in the event of an accident, OPHID Policies and Procedures and the Road Traffic Act guidelines are followed.; Other office duties such as photocopying, scanning and filing.; Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Person Specification

5 ‘O’ levels including English.; Administrative Qualifications is an added advantage.; Clean Class 4 drivers’ license with a Defensive Driving Certificate.; The ability to communicate in the local languages (Ndebele and Shona) in the respective areas will be a very strong requirement.; 5 years of work experience in a similar position.; Proficiency in usual desktop software (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) a requisite.

For a detailed advert with the application process, visit our website on www.ophid.org/opportunities

To apply

Step 1: Click here and Complete the Application Form.

Step 2: Submit your cv and application letter via email to: [email protected]  clearly indicating the position you are applying for on the subject of the email.

OPHID and its Consortium partners are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, political affiliation, religion, tribe, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, health status (including HIV status) or age.

OPHID has a Child Safeguarding Policy, developed to ensure the maximum protection of program participants and children from abuse and exploitation. Any candidate offered a job with OPHID, and its Consortium partners will be expected to adhere to this policy.

OPHID does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, technical test, oral interviews, processing, training, or any other fees).

While OPHID may from time to time engage external consultants for the facilitation of the recruitment process, only OPHID has the right to offer employment to candidates. No third parties have been authorised to offer employment on behalf of OPHID.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. If you do not receive any communication within a month from the date of closing, consider your application as unsuccessful.