Driver (2 Positions)

Kamuzu University of Health Sciences

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

Program Summary  

The Learning Centre for Quality Management (LCQM) is a Centre of Excellence at Kamuzu  University of Health Sciences (KUHeS). As a regional hub for excellence, the LCQM is dedicated  to strengthening healthcare systems across Southern Africa. With a focus on enhancing the  quality of healthcare delivery, the Centre promotes evidence-based practices through  capacity building, research, and knowledge management.

Collaborating with local and international partners, the LCQM fosters a sustainable, people centred approach to healthcare, addressing critical challenges within health systems and  driving impactful solutions across the region.

With funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the LCQM is conducting research to  evaluate the integration of health screening and chronic care services (HIV, NCDs, Mental  Health, TB), alongside Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) services. This pilot  initiative is being implemented in selected facilities in Rumphi and Nkhotakota by the Ministry  of Health and its partners.

To achieve these, LQCM Project is inviting suitably and qualified candidates to fill the  following vacant positions:

Driver – 2 Positions 

Department : Learning Centre Research Unit

Responsible to : Study Coordinator

Type of contract : 2 year-fixed Contract

Location : Rumphi or Nkhotakota

Role Overview 

Responsible for transporting study staff, equipment, and supplies in the implementation of  study activities in Rumphi and Nkhotakota districts ensuring the project vehicle is well maintained, clean, and in good condition.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Responsible for the safe driving of the project staff, equipment, and supplies to  and from specified locations where the team is implementing project activities on  time.
  • Ensure the safety of passengers, other road users, and the assigned vehicle. • Follow all applicable vehicle use and traffic laws including speed and passenger  limit regulations.
  • Keeping the project vehicle clean and properly maintained by performing regular  washing, cleaning, and vehicle maintenance.
  • Keep accurate records of all trips in the vehicle logbooks and submit a month-end  summary of vehicle usage to the supervisor.
  • Develop and follow the approved maintenance schedule for project vehicle(s). • Regularly checking vehicle safety such as tyres, brakes, turn signals, mechanical  equipment, etc.
  • Monitoring and reporting fuel consumption, mileage, and vehicle performance. • Report any accidents, faults, incidents or injuries involving the vehicle or its  passengers to the supervisor immediately.
  • Assisting in loading and unloading project items and assisting in technical work in  the field.
  • Track vehicle registration and ensure that vehicles have all the necessary  equipment and tools

Job Requirements 

Education: 

  • Minimum of a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
  • Clean and valid driving license (Class C)

Experience: 

  • Minimum of 3 years driving experience

Other Competencies: 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Defensive driving skills

Application Procedure 

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send their applications  including a cover letter, copies of relevant certificates and CV with names, emails, and  contact of professional referees to: 

The Registrar 

Kamuzu University of Health Sciences,

Mahatma Gandhi Road Campus,

P/Bag 360,

Chichiri,

Blantyre 3.

Or email to: recruitment@kuhes.ac.mw

Indicate position applied for on the envelope for hard copy applications and indicate the  same in the subject line of your email for electronic submissions. Applications should reach  the Registrar not later than 21st January 2025. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Reference check shall be conducted to  successful candidates.