Driver needed immediately: APPLY NOW

Driver needed immediately: APPLY NOW

Background

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.

It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders.

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a leading research institute attached to the University of the Witwatersrand. We address some of the greatest public health concerns affecting the region, including HIV, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology. We do this through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders.

The main purpose of the job

To collect and deliver the samples, sample kits, and other study material in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures.

Location: Hillbrow, Johannesburg

Key performance areas

Liaise with management for daily transport schedule
Complete relevant vehicle usage forms in accordance with vehicle policy
Confirms that the correct scheduled participants are aware about collection of samples
Confirm that participants have sample kits prior to being transported and shipped
Maintains both pharmacy and laboratory chain of custod
Collect and ship the study IMP safely to and from destinations
Transport staff for home visit purposes
Collect and deliver documents and/or goods safely
Maintain study documentation as needed
Provide any other ad hoc duties as assigned by management
Assist with ad hoc administrative and maintenance duties as assigned by management
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained.
Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.
Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities
Keep the vehicles clean and carry out the necessary checks.
Operate the vehicle with care and consideration to other road users
Obey National Traffic Law at all times
Report any vehicle faults, repairs or accidents timely

Required minimum education and training

Grade 12 (basic numeracy and literacy) with a valid South African driver’s license (Code 08 or Code 10).
Required minimum work experience

Minimum of 1-year experience as a Driver.
Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities

Certification in an advanced driving or a Professional Drivers Permit.
Certification in IATA. Able to work independently.
A professional and positive disposition
Customer-orientated and tactful.
Self-motivated with high regard for work ethic, values, and integrity.

Please Apply Online

Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
The closing date for all applications is 07 July 2020.
Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

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