Partners In Health is the implementer under the TB Elimination project. The project is aimed at accelerating the reduction in TB incidences and mortality, improve access to highly sensitive and rapid diagnostics, ensure access to quality-assured and patient-centered care and contribute to the reduction of catastrophic costs.
To realize this great mission, PIH-Lesotho has a goal to screen everybody, test all presumptive TB clients, initiate all newly diagnosed TB patients, conduct contact tracing, test all the contacts and initiate all eligible clients on TB preventive Therapy. PIH Lesotho will implement innovative community and facility based interventions in Lebakeng, Tlhanyaku, Bobete, Methalaneng, Manamaneng and in the entire district of Mohale’s Hoek district.
Partners In Health- Lesotho (PIH-Ls) is looking for competent candidates to fill in the following position (s):
Title: Driver
Reporting to: Transport Officer/Nurse In Charge
No of positions: 2
Location: Mohales’hoek
Position Overview:
The driver should ensure the delivery of patients, staff, guests, treatment supporters, and other resources to and from different destinations in support of the project.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Driving
- Driving the vehicle for official travel and business as requested by the employer or authorized employer representative
- Maintain a high standard of service to both internal and external guests.
- Ensure punctuality and safe transport;
- Observing the road and traffic laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Lesotho or any country of travel
- Ensure that safe driving practices are adhered to including local driving codes and internally agreed standards.
- Alcohol must not be consumed or present whilst on duty
Car Security & Maintenance - Ensure vehicle is kept clean, tidy, and in good working condition at all times
- Ensure vehicle is kept secure at all times
- Ensure the vehicle is given regular/ day-to-day maintenance checks: check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires etc.
- Ensure vehicle repairs are carried out properly by the official manufacturer’s specification
- Perform minor repairs, arrange for other repairs, and prepare vehicle spare parts inventory
- Prepare and submit vehicle monitoring report, including records of vehicle operations, maintenance, expenses, and mileage at the end of each month
- Ensure vehicle insurance and registration is updated according to the schedule
Car Logbook Maintenance - Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes etc.
General - Other official duties as may be assigned by Transport officer or Senior Management of the employer.
Minimum Requirements
- COSC.
- Timekeeping and able to work under pressure and after hours.
- Valid driver’s license: Code B.
- Able to speak, write and read English and Sesotho.
- 5 years’ experience as a driver
- No criminal record.
Commitment to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:
At Partners in Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners in Health’s PSEAH policy. Partners in Health will request
information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should e-mail their applications (subject line should be the position of interest, Medical Officer, TB Nurse etc.) and detailed CV’s including three names of traceable referees with valid telephone numbers and email addresses to: [email protected] not later than 17th January 2025. The referees should include the most recent supervisor/s. Hand delivered applications will not be accepted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.