DRIVER FIXED-TERM CONTRACT; ENDING 30 APRIL 2026 EAST LONDON
The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organization focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa. We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations’ exciting future. The main purpose of this position is to safely and securely operate mobile clinics to designated community sites as indicated. In addition to overseeing arrival and departure procedures, you will also be responsible for the maintenance of all mobile clinic project equipment. Technical maintenance of mobile clinic project vehicles; Piper biometric client registration system operation
Grade 12 Certificate
At least 1-2 years’ experience as a driver
Valid Driver’s license Code 10 with Valid PDP License
Experience to manage routine maintenance on small/ medium commercial vehicles
Proven client focus and orientation
Maintain strict client confidentiality
MS office proficiency
Ability to function in a team
No traffic violations or offences
Diligent attention to safety
Good time management
Interpersonal skills
Willingness to travel and work irregular hours, including weekends
Advantageous:
Dangerous good certificate
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
HIV counselling and Testing Certificate (HCT) Highly Advantageous
Certificate of competence: Rapid Finger-Prick testing Highly Advantageous
Experience in a Community Based research-Projects
Responsibilities:
Driving the Mobile Clinic truck daily to pre-arranged sites
Oversee arrival and departure procedures, pack and unpack equipment
Register clients who access Mobile services
Maintenance of all Mobile Clinic Project equipment
Technical maintenance of Mobile Clinic Project vehicles
Operation and maintenance of the biometric client registration system
Capturing and filing of project documents as required
Logistical planning to ensure project vehicles undergo routine and annual services
Arrange for the generator to be serviced according to the required schedule
Perform admin and related duties as and when required
Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence Submit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees by 23 August 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you are a foreign national applying for this position, please attach a copy of your work permit to your application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful. We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified. I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements. I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification. This job may be removed before it expires. Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organisation committed to the protection of children. For more information about the organization please visit our website.
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