Driver

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.