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Shwari Health Cameroon is a locally registered organization with a vision to ensure the provision of quality, effective and innovative evidence-based solutions to address health systems challenges within the health sector in Cameroon and beyond with a special focus to children and adolescents. To achieve this, Shwari Health Cameroon uses proven community strategies to identify HIV infected children and adolescents, refer them to health facilities for initiation on treatment, support and accompany them through treatment to ensure they remain in care and achieve viral suppression. Our mission is to be one of the most sought-after implementations science associations in Cameroon that uses evidence-based strategies to effectively cover the ‘Know-Do’ gaps in the provision of health services. We aim to achieve this through the application of modern evidence generation and synthesis methods to understand operational contexts so as to devise strategies that could make the implementation efforts more effective and efficient. SHWARI Health Association, in partnership with Georgetown University’s Center for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI), the Government of the Republic of Cameroon’s Regional Technical Groups (RTGs), will be implementing a project titled SAFECARE-Cameroon, which is a 5-year CDC/PEPFAR-Funded project. SAFECARE-Cameroon’s goal is to develop, implement, and sustain comprehensive facility and community-based HIV services for children, adolescents, and adults in Cameroon in PEPFAR supported regions of the country and support the country to fast track its progress to achieve HIV epidemic control. As a result, SHWARI Health Association Cameroon (SHAC) is recruiting for the following program implementation positions. All prospective candidates must be fluent in French and working knowledge of English. These positions will be based in Yaoundé or Bertoua.
SHAC Office Positions
Position: Driver, SAFECARE Project -Cameroon
Reports to: Logistics and Admin Officer
Location of work: Yaoundé or Bertoua, Cameroon
Number of positions: 03
Position Overview: The incumbent performs a variety of general management support tasks within the program’s logistics unit. He/she is also responsible for vehicle maintenance, vehicle record keeping and related maintenance. The driver will also assist and collaborate with the Logistics and Administrative Officer on maintenance issues, and ensure that the vehicle and on-board documents are kept up to date. In addition, the incumbent will generally be responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle.
Essential Functions
• As driver, performing the tasks of transporting authorized goods and passengers in an SHAC Cameroon vehicle, ensuring its technical and safety conditions and respecting the country’s
traffic rules and SHAC Cameroon security rules in order to provide a safe, smooth and efficient service.• As mechanic, in charge of maintaining vehicle, ensuring that they are in good working condition and that they have the necessary materials and equipment, such as tools, emergency box, spare parts, etc. Tasks include fixing minor mechanical problems and liaising with the Fleet Supervisor for major mechanical problems. Ensuring That staff have and uses the appropriates protective materials
• Maintaining up to date and accurate department stock cards and tracking the consumption and condition of products dedicated to vehicle. Using materials according to SHAC Cameroon policies and procedures and in collaboration with the Supply Chain Supervisor, preparing the monthly LPO
• For the fleet management, responsible for planning and organizing the weekly check-up and service of the vehicles according to SHAC Cameroon policies and procedures. After every service, repair and check-up, completing the necessary documents, such as logbook, check-up sheet and monthly report. Reporting any mechanical breakdown to the Field Logistician
• Ensuring that car have the required papers and equipment (road-books, triangle, fire extinguisher, road triangle, spare oil, coolant, map, insurance driver licenses, matriculation, etc.)
• With the Logistics and Admin Officer, identifying training and making appropriate recommendations regarding the appropriate trainer
• Providing the field log with a monthly report addressing at a minimum, the progression of activities, the difficulties
Qualifications and Experience
– Completion of secondary education or any other equivalent diploma training vehicle repair, maintenance would be an asset;
– Driving license B (C and D are an advantage)
– Minimum of three years of relevant experience in driving
– Experience with international organizations would be an asset;
– Mission language and local language essential
– Essential good knowledge of the area of work and basic mechanics
Work Environment
SHWARI Health Association Cameroon (SHAC) /Context / Required competencies
Core values
• Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals
• Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions
• Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work
Core competencies
• Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization
• Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment
• Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner
• Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions
• Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects
• Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances
Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities)
• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment
• Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them
• Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities
HOW TO APPLY :
Instructions for Submitting Applications:
1. All applications should be submitted electronically at: https://forms.gle/zFso5waZkTf716JG6
2. Please mention in the subject line of the email the position for which you are applying.
3. Applications should include 3 references that are familiar with applicant’s work experience preferably in the last 3-5 years. References should include contact information including daytime phone and e-mail address.
4. All applications should include a cover letter that details one’s suitability for the job highlighting key functional areas, expected qualifications and experiences.
5. Candidates should attach a 3-page CV/Resume that highlights one’s key achievements in areas relevant to the job
6. Job related stated qualifications and experience are the basic minimum requirements that each applicant must meet to be considered for interviewing.
7. All applicants should include daytime phone contact information.
8. Deadline for application is May 21st, 2025, 5 PM Cameroon Time. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
SHWARI Health Association Cameroon (SHAC) is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons to apply regardless of gender, ethnicity, or any other status variable.
