Driver: Biomedical Research and Training Institute (1 post)
Driving & Logistics Jobs
- BRTI - Biomedical Research an…
- Expires 09 Dec 2021
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
About the Biomedical Research and Training Institute (BRTI)
The BRTI was registered in Zimbabwe in 1995 as a non-profit making organization under Section 22 of the Companies Act (Reg. No.1676/95). The Institute implements research projects and provides training and support services in public health, biomedicine and health research mostly focusing on HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria and operational research. Its mission is to promote the health and quality of life of the peoples of Zimbabwe and the Southern Africa Development Community SADC region through fostering research, training and research informed interventions in all fields that are relevant to essential national health needs. The main role of the BRTI is to provide the support that researchers in all aspects of health need to become effective in influencing policy.
The FRACTURES-E3 Study
The full title of the study is Fractures in Sub-Saharan Africa: Epidemiology, Economic Impact and Ethnography. It is funded by the NIHR–Wellcome Partnership for Global Health Research Collaborative Award. This study is an international mixed-methods study using cross-sectional and longitudinal study designs together with ethnographic study to investigate the epidemiology, economic impact, and ethnography of fractures in The Gambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
Position Summary
We are seeking the services of a project driver to support with project transport logistics.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
1. Delivery of samples and study documents between sites in Harare
2. Picking up and dropping study participants from the community to the study site
3. Liaising with other members of the study team;
4. To carry out other tasks which may occasionally be necessary appropriate to the post, as determined by the line manager.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications
1. CLEAN CLASS 3 (MOTORCYCLE) DRIVING LICENCE
2. CLEAN CLASS 4 DRIVING LICENCE
3. Excellent verbal and written Shona and English fluency.
Essential skills
1. Excellent time management and organizational skills;
2. Enthusiasm and willingness to learn and accept feedback;
3. Reliable, diligent, detail-oriented worker who can see tasks through to completion;
4. Accurate, honest, dependable and flexible;
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle and protect sensitive data with integrity;
6. Ability to establish rapport with a variety of colleagues and to work flexibly with the line manager.
How to Apply
To apply
Interested candidates can send their detailed CV and cover letter by close of business on 09 December 2021 to: The Office Manager, Biomedical Research and Training Institute (FRACTURES E-3 Project), 10 Seagrave Road, Avondale, Harare or by email to fractures.e3study@gmail.com clearly stating the position being applied for. Late applications will not be entertained.
Please note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and Terms of Employment will be disclosed to successful candidate.
ONLY APPLICANTS WITH CLEAN CLASS 3 AND 4 DRIVEING LICENSE WILL BE CONSIDERED.
