Driver

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ UNC Project Malawi

POSITION: DRIVER

Location: Lilongwe

OVERVIEW

UNC Project Malawi, a biomedical research, training and service organization based in Lilongwe, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following position:

DRIVER

Job Summary

The Driver at UNC Project is responsible for picking and delivering staff, study participants, goods/supplies and sundries from designated areas to designated and appropriate destinations. He/she is also responsible for taking good care of the vehicle under his/her control.

Specific Duties / Responsibilities

Pick up study clients, staff or authorized groups of people on a regular schedule.

Collect and distribute study supplies.

Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating the pressure and adding fuel, oil and water.

Apply local or regional geographical knowledge for transportation.

Apply map reading techniques, e.g. GPS.

Perform safety inspections in transportation setting.

Follow established traffic laws or transportation procedures.

Apply professional and defensive driving skills.

Apply acceptable customer service skills in transportation.

Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment e.g. Use hand or power tools i.e. Jack.

Ensure timely completion of vehicle log-sheets.

Perform any duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

Malawi School Certificate of Education

Driving License Class C1, PG

At least two years’ driving experience

Possession of a Defensive Driving Certificate

Please send your applications via email to:

The Country Director

UNC Project

Lilongwe

Email: administration@unclilongwe.org

Deadline for receiving applications: Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.