Sample Transport Courier (3)

R4H

Introduction

R4H (formerly known as Riders for Health) is an NGO working to improve healthcare delivery in Africa. R4H has been working with Ministry of Health and Population in establishing a well-coordinated, reliable national Sample Transport mechanism. Since 2011, R4H has been working in healthcare logistics, transporting clinical samples and results, undertaking healthcare waste management, and road safety training.

R4H seeks to fill the following open position of Sample Transport Couriers (3) to support the upward trajectory of the organization.

Title: Sample Transport Courier (3)

Location: Lilongwe (1), Phalombe (1) & Mangochi (1)

Reports To: Sample Transport Coordinator

Direct Reports: None

Purpose of the position

The Sample Transport Courier will be responsible for collecting samples from health centres and delivering them to the laboratories for testing using motorcycle. He/she will work with the laboratory and health centre staff to ensure that test results are returned back to the health facilities in a timely manner. Sample Transport Courier will also be responsible for data entry of all transported items in R4H data collection tool.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with credits in Mathematics and English. Those with A certificate or diploma in public health, social sciences or related field will have an added advantage
  • A clean and valid class A driver’s license (Motorcycle)
  • 1 year’s practical motorcycle driving/ridding experience
  • Data entry experience on mobile or computerised platforms is desirable.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills in English and Chichewa;

The detailed Job Description for the above listed position can be downloaded at: https://bit.ly/r4hmwstc

Please send a covering letter and CV with copies of your certificates as one document to: recruitment@r4hmw.org

Closing Date: Friday, 22nd November, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

R4H is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race/ ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age or disability. R4H does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, deployment)