Since 1833, we’ve been empowering leaders to accelerate self-sufficiency and prosperity for their communities, businesses, institutions, and countries.

In the 19th century, that meant connecting people and trade by building roads and railways. In the 20th century, it meant building the capacity of national governments to meet their citizens’ needs, managing funds to support service delivery in difficult contexts and delivering world-class humanitarian aid. In the 21st century, we’re continuing that work and investigating the potential of frontier technologies to accelerate the pace of change for our partners.

BACKGROUND

The Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) network aims to determine and track the causes of under-five mortality and stillbirths through epidemiologic surveillance, including reporting within 24 hours, clinical sampling, and use of advanced laboratory testing and diagnostics across a network of international sites. The areas selected for CHAMPS in Sierra Leone is Bombali Sebora and Bombali Siari chiefdoms in Bombali district (population 606,544), and Tikonko and Kakua chiefdoms in Bo district. The site area in Bombali has a population of 161,383 and is mostly urban, including the city of Makeni (population 125,970).

CHAMPS employs the Minimal Invasive Tissue Sampling (MITS) procedure for post-mortem diagnosis. MITS was developed to reduce the uncertainty regarding causes of death. The data collected from the CHAMPS Sierra Leone site will be added to that collected from other sites and will help reduce child deaths in lower- and middle-income countries (LMIC) by providing detailed evidence on the cause of death to influence policy of funders and stakeholders.

The Driver operates and maintains project vehicles to meet the transportation needs of Crown Agents and CHAMPS Project. S/he will provide secure and timely driving services using Crown Agents or CHAMPS vehicles to transport staff, supplies, beneficiaries, samples, and equipment for CHAMPS activities as well as maintaining vehicle safety and cleanliness.

CHAMPS Driver (Based in Makeni – One Position)

This is a 12 months’ position and will be based in Makeni and will report to the Logistics & Operations Manager.

As a driver, you are expected to drive in a safe manner in compliance with all Crown Agents policies and procedures and obeying all local road Traffic Acts; You will ensure that passengers are driven to and from their destination in a safe manner; You will ensure that loads are secured, transported safely and meet with vehicle capacity; You are responsible for vehicle safety and will ensure that the vehicle is parked safely at all times.  If necessary stay with vehicle when parked; You will carry out daily and weekly maintenance checks on vehicles as well as check that vehicles have the standard accessories present i.e. Fire Extinguisher; First Aid kit; Wheel brace, Jack, Basic tools and Spare wheel); You will maintain a clean, tidy and roadworthy condition vehicles; You will ensure that the vehicle movement board is completed before any journey commences; You will fill out the Vehicle Log Book and have it signed for each journey.

Requirements.

Completion of Secondary School is highly desirable. At least five-year prior experience in official or commercial driving.

Thorough knowledge of local traffic laws and traffic patterns. Must be able to monitor and do minor maintenance and check on vehicles. A valid Sierra Leone Driver’s License is required. Must be able to fill logbook and make basic reports as may be required. The ability to communicate in basic English is desirable, excellent driving record and experience in traveling through the base location and other key areas of the country. Previous work experience on a development project is desirable.

Interested candidates can apply by sending their updated curriculum vitae to the Email Address Below: 

sierraleonerecruitment@crownagents.co.uk

The closing date for receiving applications will be 24th October 2023. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.