JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) seeks highly qualified and accomplished public health leaders and providers for the recently awarded United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded District Coverage of Health Services (USAID DISCOVER-H) Project.The five-year project, which will be led by JSI in collaboration with the Palladium Group, will support the efficient and effective control of the HIV epidemic, malaria, childhood illnesses, and unplanned pregnancies in order to reduce associated morbidity and mortality. The USAID DISCOVER-H vision is to improve the lives of Zambians by ensuring equitable access to and use of high quality health services and products at the district and community levels. Working towards this vision, USAID DISCOVER-H will develop and help sustain a health model that maximizes the relative strengths of the public and private (commercial and non-commercial) sectors, to deliver health products and services that reach all beneficiaries and consumer markets. Through a market-based approach, USAID DISCOVER-H will serve as a strategic partner and steward to the Government of the Republic of Zambia at national, provincial. and district levels in ensuring a conducive policy environment for a total market approach in service and product delivery; conducting and using market-based research to define market segments so that messages, services, and products can be appropriately targeted; and developing partnerships among and between various sectors to help grow and sustain the overall health market in Zambia and reach undeserved populations and areas. JSI is recruiting for the following positions:
Position: Driver (32)
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Lusaka (6); Northern (3); Luaputa (3); Muchinga (3); Copperbelt (3);Central (5); North-Western (3); Eastern (2); Southern (2); Western (2)
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Lusaka (6); Northern (3); Luaputa (3); Muchinga (3); Copperbelt (3);Central (5); North-Western (3); Eastern (2); Southern (2); Western (2)
Main Responsibilities
- Drive project vehicles throughout Zambia for project work, at all times, ensuring the safety of passengers and vehicle and adhering to stringent organizational policies and regulations regarding driving and vehicle use
- Clean and maintain project vehicles – responsible for keeping vehicles in pristine condition, adhering to strict maintenance routines and ensuring that any defect is acted upon immediately;
- Perform other administrative tasks on behalf of the project including but not limited to purchasing.collecting goods or documents, negotiating with suppliers,making administrative arrangements and handling payments, both within Lusaka and during field activities;
- Handling and accounting for funds responsibly on behalf of the project
- Act as a representative of the project at all times being responsive and providing courteous support to visitors, clients and partners.
Required Qualifications and skills
- Minimum grade 12 Certificate; related additional qualifications a plus;
- Clean Driver’s License;
- Over 6 years driving experience, of which at least 3 years’ experience working as a driver; experience with donor-funded projects is preferred;
- Knowledge of and ability to operate basic office equipment such as computers scanners, copiers and fax machines;
- Basic computer skills required including familiarity with email and word processing. Ability to use excel spreadsheets is also preferred;
- Experience and proven ability to handle and account for funds responsibly
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team;
- Presentable and able to interact professionally with partners and clients.
Application Process
Please send a written application either via email or through regular mail. Your application should consist of a cover letter and a detailed CV including full addresses and contact telephone numbers. Please indicate the position you are applying for In your cover letter and also give names, addresses and contact telephone numbers of three referees.
Please send e-mail applications.with the position you are applying for in the subject line, to: jobs_discoverh@zm.jsi.com
Please send hardcopy applications.with the position clearly marked on the envelope.to:
The Project Director, USAID DISCOVER-H,4515B Incito Office Complex, Reedbuck Road, Kabulonga, PO Box 51185, Lusaka, Zambia. Please be advised that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 25th January 2016.
