Lead Project Driver for Health Project

About the role

The Lead Project Driver provides safe, reliable, and timely transport and logistics support for the AFGHS‑Jhpiego health project in Tanzania and Zanzibar. The role involves operating and maintaining an assigned vehicle, supporting field activities, and ensuring compliance with Jhpiego policies and Tanzanian traffic regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide transport services and route planning for staff, government counterparts, visitors and project materials across assigned geographies.
• Operate and maintain the project vehicle, conduct routine checks, report faults, and coordinate servicing and repairs.
• Maintain accurate mileage, fuel, maintenance and usage records, and ensure all vehicle documentation is current.
• Observe traffic laws, practice defensive driving, safeguard passengers and project assets, and report any safety or security concerns.
• Support logistics for meetings, trainings and field activities, including packing, transport, set‑up and collection of equipment.
• Coordinate with administrators, lead driver and field teams to align transport with implementation schedules and promote efficient resource use.

Required profile

• Valid Tanzanian driving licence and clean driving record.
• Demonstrated professionalism, accountability and confidentiality in handling project resources.
• Ability to plan routes, manage fuel usage and keep detailed vehicle documentation.
• Willingness to support field implementation and report any irregularities promptly.

Required skills

• Vehicle operation and routine maintenance.
• Route planning and fuel management.
• Accurate record‑keeping for mileage, fuel and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Tanzanian Road Traffic Act and Jhpiego transport SOPs.