Driver

mothers2mothers (m2m) is an African Primary Health Care organisation that employs women living with HIV as community health workers across 10 African nations. These “Mentor Mothers” deliver integrated health services at clinics and in communities to ensure everyone, everywhere, has access to the services they need to be healthy and stay in care. Over the next five years, this proven, peer-led model is being scaled up to double down on ending HIV, as well as to tackle new health challenges and reach more people – all with the aim of building a fairer, healthier future. The employment of local women as community health workers means that we are delivering a model that prioritises healthcare for families who need it most, delivered by women who know them best. Since its creation in 2001, m2m has created jobs for nearly 12,000 women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa and, together, they have reached over 15M people with critical health services and education. In 2021, m2m reached over 1.6M people across 10 African nations, including 402,616 adolescents (ages 10-19) – 51% more than the year before. m2m also advanced the Global Goals of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030 – by achieving virtual elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV among its enrolled clients for the eighth consecutive year, and meeting all of the ambitious UNAIDS Fast-Track Targets among its clients four years ahead of the 2026 target date. For more information, visit www.m2m.org

Job Title: Driver

Organisation Levels: mothers2mothers -> m2m Zambia -> Programmes

Location: Lusaka – Lusaka, ZM (Primary)

Type of position: Fixed Term Contract

Education: Secondary / High School

Closing Date: 8/3/2024

Job Description

Responsible for transporting passengers and goods to its required destination in a safe manner. Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance and Operations Manager, the driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the mothers2mothers team in Zambia .The driver ensures highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Ensures that the vehicle is in road worthy condition by undertaking routine checks and ensuring adequate maintenance.

Key Performance Areas:

Driving

Perform daily maintenance of vehicles using checklist
Ensure vehicles have adequate fuel for the planned daily trips
Hold and allocate vehicle keys as per vehicle logbook
Drive project staff to destinations for project activities as per approved plans
Inform Finance and Operations Manager of any damage, missing items from vehicles and when regular car servicing is required
Compile and submit vehicle monitoring reports (including mileage, fuel, and vehicle tracking analysis) monthly and as requested
Make deliveries of project materials, files, office supplies and equipment
Provide other duties as assigned

Administrative support

Provide targeted Admin support to Finance and Operations Manager
Provide support in printing, photocopying, delivery of letters, paying bills etc
Conduct basic administration function including management of spreadsheets and lists, monitoring, and re-ordering of supplies, organization of office stores, and some office management tasks as assigned
Any other tasks as agreed and as needed

Job Requirements

Qualifications and experience
•   Valid driving license
•   Minimum Full Grade 12 Certificate with passes in English and Mathematics.
•   Basic First Aid is an added advantage
•   A minimum of 5 years of work experience as a driver. Previous experience working with a USAID Project is an added advantage.
•   Knowledge of basic driving rules and regulations and the Zambia Highway Code is required.
•   Demonstrable skills in carrying out minor vehicle repairs are necessary.

Competencies Required
•   Good communication skills
•   Professional commitment and good judgement
•   Hardworking and Diligent
•   Flexible and Committed to m2m Mission and Vision
•   Problem solving, planning and organisational skills
•   Attention to detail
•   Fluency in English ,Bemba and any other Zambian Local Language
•   Willingness to work non-standard hours
•   High level of integrity
•   Basic computer skills (MS Office Suite, Excel)
•   High level of organization and ability to manage administration tasks
•   Neat and Presentable
•   Peoples’ skills and ability to across all levels of the organization

mothers2mothers is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people. Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m’s remuneration policies.