ICAP at Columbia University is an international, non-profit organization situated at the Columbia University in New York. ICAP is Empowering Health Around the World and works in over 30 countries, including Zambia. Together with our partners—Ministries of Health, large multilaterals, health care providers, and patients—we support comprehensive, person-centered HIV/TB services and high-performing health system strengthening initiatives that provide quality and affordable health care. And by enhancing health information systems, improving quality, and developing human resources for health, we build capacity and efficiency in the world’s most challenging, resource-limited settings.

ICAP, seeks to recruit a highly qualified candidate to serve as a Driver in Zambia.

JOB TITLE: DRIVER

REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

LOCATION: MAZABUKA – SOUTHERN PROVINCE

POSITION SUMMARY

Working under the supervision of the Administration Assistant, the Driver is responsible for fleet management for ICAP in Zambia. The Driver will ensure cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provides inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports. Proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs and arrangements for major repairs.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Drives the ICAP project vehicles for the transportation of ICAP Project staff and authorized visitors.
• Runs errands as assigned such as: a) delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items, and b) meeting staff and ICAP visitors at the airport.
• Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provides inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
• Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs and arrangements for major repairs,
• Maintains accurate vehicle maintenance plans and keeps the project vehicles clean and in good running condition at all times.
• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, Vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle.
• Keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities
• Follows the ICAP SOPs in case of a motor vehicle accident occurs.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION

• Certificate/Diploma in Mechanics, Valid driver’s license, class B or C1
• Grade 12 certificate

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 certificate
• Certificate/Diploma in Mechanics, valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, at minimum with Microsoft Office Package.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate/Diploma in Mechanics, Valid driver’s license.

Travel Requirements

• Requires domestic travel of a minimum of 50-80% of the time.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For submission of applications and full details of the positions, please visit the ICAP website https://icap.columbia.edu/careers

Suitably qualified candidates should attach their cover letters and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) of not more than 4 pages. Please indicate position being applied for in the subject line and do not attach certificates at this stage.

The closing date for receiving applications is 30 June 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.