Driver (Eastern Cape) at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

Job Description

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

Requirements

• 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