Overview:
KARABO EA BOPHELO at Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Lesotho. The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Lesotho (BCMCFL), is the result of a public-private partnership between Baylor College of Medicine International Pediatric AIDS Initiative and the Government of Lesotho, and is a legal, non-profit/tax exempt organization registered in Lesotho. BCMCFL provides free pediatric and family-centred HIV and tuberculosis prevention, care, treatment, and support, serving thousands of children and families affected by HIV, TB, or other child health conditions. Karabo ea Bophelo (KB) is a five-year USAID-funded activity to prevent new HIV infections and reduce vulnerability among orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Lesotho. This position is based in Maseru.
BCMCFL-KB is looking for highly qualified candidate to fill in the following position on a full-time, Fixed-Term Contract basis for the duration of the project.
Position: Drivers X4 (Duty station may be any of the 10 Districts)
Duties and Responsibilities
Position Overview
Driver is responsible for good management and use of the company vehicle in his/her possession.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Transport project staff to service delivery sites as requested
- Adhere to all BCMCFL transportation policies and procedures, including utilization of the vehicle only for work related activities
- Keep the vehicle clean
- Keep track of service, mileage and maintenance of the vehicles
- Check regularly the road fitness of the vehicles (tires, oil, water, etc.)
- Observe and keep traffic laws (e.g., speed limit, traffic lights etc).
- Perform other tasks assigned by the administration
Educational Qualifications, Work Experience and Key Competencies
- COSC completion
- Driver’s License (Code B)
- Possession of Code C driver’s license will be an added advantage
- Must be in possession of Public Driving Permit
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working in non-governmental organizations
- Must have clean driving history of a minimum 5 years accident free
- Experience driving in hard-to-reach terrain is an added advantage
- Defensive driving will be added advantage
- Willing to work beyond normal working hours
Highly qualified Citizens and Residents of Lesotho are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply: Interested candidates who meet the criteria must email applications letters including CVs showing three work-related referees with contact details (one should be from current supervisor/employer), certified copies of educational certificates, identity documents.
All applications must be emailed to [email protected] on or before Friday, 03rd December 2021. Clearly indicate the name of the post applied for on the subject Line. Applications to be submitted through the email provided only. No hard copies will be accepted. Late applications will not be considered. Failure to comply with the above directions will results in the application being disqualified.
BCMCFL reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.