POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Driver and Field Officer Global Animal Health Tanzania

Position Title: Driver and Field Officer

This position is for a driver and field officer based at Global Animal Health Tanzania (GAHT), Arusha in collaboration with EcoHealth Alliance. The position will support the activities of the Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) project. The CCHF project aims to investigate evidence of and risk factors for CCHF virus in people, livestock and wildlife in northern Tanzania. Research activities include data collection across Arusha Region and Serengeti National Park.

Qualifications and Attributes

Class C Tanzanian motor vehicle license
Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA) Trade Motor Driver certificate required
Track-record of safe operation of motor vehicles required
Possession of advanced drivers course certificate of the National Institute of Transport (NIT) is an added advantage
Possession of vehicle maintenance certificate from NIT or VETA is an added advantage
Hardworking, dependable and excellent time keeping
Able to work well as part of a team with diverse skills and backgrounds
Able to interact comfortably with study participants from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Willingness to be flexible in job role and assist other field team members in varied aspects of fieldwork
Willingness to participate in early morning and evening duties Experience
Extensive off-road driving experience required
Knowledge of the geography of the Serengeti National Park and Arusha Region required
Good knowledge of automotive maintenance procedures and mechanical skills (engine diagnostics and servicing, basic DC auto-electric, proficiency in use of routine vehicle maintenance equipment such as hi-lift jack, spanner, socket set and pipe wrench, puncture repairs, body and suspension maintenance, navigation including map reading and GPS skills) required
Experience restraining cattle required
Experience of field working in remote areas preferred
Experience in health-related research and data collection preferred
Experience in working in international research teams preferred
Language

Fluency in verbal Maasai essential
Proficiency in written and verbal Swahili essential
Proficiency in written and verbal English preferred
Responsibilities

Work under the supervision of the Study Coordinator in a field study. This position will involve remote work throughout Arusha Region and Serengeti National Park, with some travel to Kilimanjaro Region. Extended periods with overnight stays in lodgings in Serengeti National Park will be required. Overnight stays in lodgings or camping near to study villages in Arusha Region will be required Monday to Friday, with occasional possible changes to this work pattern. Weekly travel from study areas to Arusha Town will be required. Travel to and from Moshi will also be needed to coordinate with project staff based at KCRI. Duties include but are not limited to the following day-to-day activities:

Safely transport field team between study areas
Store and transport study data, supplies, biological samples between study areas and partner institutions
Drive responsibly and obey Tanzania traffic regulations
Ensure timely vehicle servicing and high level of care and maintenance of project vehicles
Maintain vehicle maintenance records for the vehicle and record journeys in vehicle logbook
Complete minor vehicle repairs in the field
Liaise with the study coordinator and principal investigators regarding proper authorised usage of the project vehicles
Provide transport to support project logistics (e.g. provision of equipment/supplies, equipment repairs, in-country travel of project members/principal investigators/visitors, transportation of specimens, etc.)
Assist with field research activities that will involve spending considerable periods of time in remote field conditions
Describe the study to potential participants and answer questions about the study
Assist with data collection and transport as guided by the study coordinator and other project team members
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.

Remuneration and Terms

Attractive salary
12 months contract renewable; probation period of 3 months
Applications must include each of the following to be considered

Signed letter of application
Current curriculum vitae or resume including mailing address, contact telephone number(s), and e-mail address
Three letters of reference along with names and telephone numbers of the three referees who may be contacted by us in confidence
Photocopies of certificates and drivers license