Transport & Logistics Assistant USAID Discover – Health Project

JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) is public health organization that is committed to improving the health and well-being of underserved and vulnerable people and communities throughout the world, and to providing an environment where people of passion and commitment can pursue this cause. JSI seeks highly qualified and accomplished public health leaders and staff for its USAID DISCOVER-Health Project. USAID DISCOVER-Health aims to improve the lives of Zambians by ensuring equitable access to and use of high-quality HIV, maternal new-born and child health (MNCH), family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) services and products at the district and community levels. The project also supports the Government of Zambia (GRZ) efforts to address the global COVID-19 epidemic, including accelerating the national rollout and scale-up of COVID-19 vaccination. During the next three years the project is conducting a technical assistance role to the Ministry of Health (MOH) for the provision of integrated health services whilst assisting GRZ in COVID-19 activities as directed by donor USAID.

JSI USAID DISCOVER Health Project is recruiting for the following position:

Job Title: Transport & Logistics Assistant (4 positions)
Location: Kapiri (1); Kabwe (1); Kitwe (2)
Duration: Full time
Reports to: Hub Manager

Main Duties/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.