Driver at Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research – Shurugwi

Zvitambo is seeking two experienced drivers to conduct the LIFE-ED cohort study. LIFE-ED will undertake 1-day assessments on 500 children enrolled in the SHINE trial between 2012-2015, and who are now turning 12-13 years old. Children will attend a study clinic in Shurugwi for a series of tests, and need to be collected from their homes each morning, and dropped to their homes at the end of the research visit.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Transport research participants and their caregivers to and from the study clinic
- Undertake basic checks to identify the participants
- Transport families safely in rural areas
- Undertake other driving duties as required

- 5 ordinary levels - passes/subjects
- Clean class 4 license (possession of class 2 is an added advantage)
- Possession of a defensive driving certificate is an added advantage
- Advanced mechanic training is an added advantage
- A minimum of 2 years continuous driving experience preferably in off-road environments.
- Experience in Logistics department operations and fleet management is an added advantage