Summary:
Amref Health Africa is a non-profit public health organization supporting the Government of Tanzania to address
public health issues including maternal and child health, HIV, TB,
Malaria and Nutrition in Tanzania since 1987. Amref Health Africa is
teaming up with University of Maryland in Baltimore (UMB) to complement
each other’s extensive expertise to execute a robust HIV care and
treatment clinical cascade project aiming to accelerate the achievement
of the current 95-95-95 goals for HIV epidemic control in Tanzania. The
project which is funded by The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS
Relief (PEPFAR) through CDC Tanzania,
branded as Afya Kamilifu Project will be implemented in Tanga region
and Zanzibar Islands in collaboration and guidance from the Tanzania
Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children,
Zanzibar Ministry of health and President’s Office Regions Authority
and Local Government (PORALG). With this Amref Health Africa Tanzania is
announcing the following Drivers positions to be filled for this
project:
Position: Drivers (5)
Location: AMREF project offices in Tanga and Zanzibar
Reports to: Admin/logistics officers/Transport Officer
Reports to: Admin/logistics officers/Transport Officer
Key Responsibilities:
- Driving assigned vehicle while ferrying staff or assets on official work
- Ensuring that vehicle are clean at all times
- Receiving and delivering of goods to project areas and/or anywhere else as instructed by line manager
- Checking basic maintenance (oil, coolant, water, tire pressure, battery water) regularly, maintaining a daily log of all trips, mileage and fuel consumption
- Safeguarding the vehicle and all of its contents in his/her custody
- Ensuring that the assigned vehicle is well serviced and in good mechanical order
- Report any theft, damage of Amref Health Africa property on time to immediate supervisor
- Ensure safety of all Amref Health Africa property including vehicles,
- Assist Amref health Africa staff in workshop and training venue organization
- Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor
- The job holder is expected to have at least C class driving license.
- Form 4 certificate
- 3 Year of driving work experience is required
- Good communication skill in English & Swahili.
- Possession of Trade Test Certificate or VIP drivers certificate from VETA OR NIT or equivalent will be an added advantage
- Possess administrative and Computer skills
- NGO experience is an added value.
- Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply (highly preferred)
How to Apply
If you meet the criteria given above and interested in the vacancies, please send an application letter and CV combined in as one document indicating your present employer and position, daytime telephone contact, names and addresses of two referees. To be considered, your application must be received by 16.30hrs on February 08th, 2019. All correspondence should be directed to: Email: jobs.tanzania@amref.org
