Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a non-profit, independent international humanitarian organization committed to delivering medical aid to populations facing crises, with a steadfast commitment to impartiality and without regard to race, religion, creed, or political affiliation. In Malawi, MSF collaborates closely with the Ministry of Health and the local community, particularly in the Cervical Cancer project in the Blantyre and Chiradzulu districts, as well as the CBO Project in Zalewa and Dedza District.

MSF-FRANCE is recruiting a suitable candidate for the position of:

HEAVY DUTY DRIVER – 1 POSITION

Workplace : Blantyre (CBO office)

Contract Type : Fixed Term Contract

Start date : August 2025

Main purpose of the position

Ensuring efficient, correct and safe transport and timely delivery of authorized goods, medical products and passengers using a motor vehicle of more than 3.5 tons or other specialized vehicles requiring special driving licenses/training ensuring the technical and safety conditions in accordance with the country’s traffic rules and MSF security rules.

Job Summary

Being responsible for the vehicle and its contents and for the safe delivery of goods being transported. Performing or verifying the safe and correct loading and unloading, ensuring the loads are balanced and are properly secured and protected

Providing first level maintenance of the vehicle and engine, i.e. controlling the state of the vehicle and ensuring its daily check, which includes the following: levels of fuel, engine oil, coolant, brake liquid, window washing liquid as well as the cleanliness of the radiator grill, the state of the tires, radio equipment, etc. performing basic repairs if needed.

Operating different types of vehicles (truck, tractor trailer) and handling equipment or engines such as trolleys, pallet trucks and forklifts

Determining the route and the timetable to follow or respect those that have been provided beforehand

Ensuring that all vehicle documents are valid and available in the vehicle and that all goods and passengers have all necessary papers in order before travelling. Ensuring that all administrative documents are properly filled in at all times (transport documents, customs formalities, accident report, reception and delivery forms)

Knowing how to use all types of radios, codes, and call numbers and radio alphabets by heart and communicating with base according to MSF communications policy to inform the driver’s position and any potential implications.

Knowing and respecting the security rules related to vehicle movements, following and applying security instructions and adapting the driving according to external factors such as weather conditions, the traffic rules in the country, the itinerary, in city or highway, day or night and the traffic density.

Assisting the team with Truck preparation (Genset, tent, chairs, ladder set up etc.)

Crowd control

Support with client flow

Ensuring safety and security of items

Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections Check

Assist in positioning the mobile clinic truck safely at outreach sites

Report any unusual vehicle behavior immediately, accidents, theft, breakdowns, or security incidents immediately to the supervisor

Requirements

Education

At least a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) and all the required documents

for driving a vehicle such as insurance, permit and list of the radio frequencies HF, VHF,

maps)

Experience

Essential 2 years minimum of previous driving experience with a Valid Driving License C1

Desirable experience with specific use of vehicles of more than 3.5 tons (trucks)

Good knowledge of country roads.

Desirable previous experience in MSF or other NGOs

Languages Knowledge

English and Chichewa essential Desirable knowledge of basic mechanics

Competencies

Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork/Cooperation, Safety Awareness, Behavioral

Flexibility Commitment to MSF Principles, Service Orientation.

• Ensuring efficient, correct and safe transport and timely delivery of authorized goods, medical products and passengers using a motor vehicle of more than 3.5 tons or other specialized vehicles requiring special driving licenses/training ensuring the technical and safety conditions in accordance with the country’s traffic rules and MSF security rules.
• Being responsible for the vehicle and its contents and for the safe delivery of goods being transported.
• Performing or verifying the safe and correct loading and unloading, ensuring the loads are balanced and are properly secured and protected
• Providing first level maintenance of the vehicle and engine, i.e. controlling the state of the vehicle and ensuring its daily check, which includes the following: levels of fuel, engine oil, coolant, brake liquid, window washing liquid as well as the cleanliness of the radiator grill, the state of the tires, radio equipment, etc. performing basic repairs if needed.
• Operating different types of vehicles (truck, tractor trailer) and handling equipment or engines such as trolleys, pallet trucks and forklifts
• Determining the route and the timetable to follow or respect those that have been provided beforehand
• Ensuring that all vehicle documents are valid and available in the vehicle and that all goods and passengers have all necessary papers in order before travelling.
• Ensuring that all administrative documents are properly filled in at all times (transport documents, customs formalities, accident report, reception and delivery forms)
• Knowing how to use all types of radios, codes, and call numbers and radio alphabets by heart and communicating with base according to MSF communications policy to inform the driver’s position and any potential implications.
• Knowing and respecting the security rules related to vehicle movements, following and applying security instructions and adapting the driving according to external factors such as weather conditions, the traffic rules in the country, the itinerary, in city or highway, day or night and the traffic density.
• Assisting the team with Truck preparation (Genset, tent, chairs, ladder set up etc.)
• Crowd control
• Support with client flow
• Ensuring safety and security of items
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections Check
• Assist in positioning the mobile clinic truck safely at outreach sites
• Report any unusual vehicle behavior immediately, accidents, theft, breakdowns, or security incidents immediately to the supervisor

• Basic mechanics
• Radio communication
• Route determination
• Vehicle maintenance
• Loading and unloading of goods
• Crowd control
• Client flow support
• Safety and security awareness

• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
• Valid Driving License C1
• Required documents for driving a vehicle (insurance, permit)
• List of radio frequencies HF, VHF, maps