Bernard Samake
Lusaka
Summary
Hardworking professional with several years of professional driving experience. Well-organized in coordinating routes and loading vehicles. Excellent communication, customer service and multitasking skills with observant nature and strong safety focus. Valid license and clean driving history.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
National EPI/Polio Surveillance Driver
World Health Organization (WHO)
01.2005 - 12.2021
- Drive National Surveillance officers to various districts and provinces of the country
- Drop and pick external international consultants to & from the Airport
- Arrange permits for international staff at Immigration and Foreign affairs
- Clearance of organizational vehicles with road traffic safety agency.
- Arrange accommodation for foreign staff/guests of the organization in safe places
- Give security briefing to new staff/external visitors and organize staff identity cards
- Keeping accurate records of all important information through the timely updating the log book, recording mileage, fuel receipts, servicing, repairs, accidents and any other incidents and also support suspected diseases outbreak investigation and response in the provinces of assignment
- Maintaining a current driver’s license and keeping a copy of the vehicles’ documents and valid including vehicle insurance papers in collaboration with Country Support Unit (CSU) in timely manner
- Routinely conduct (minimum monthly) inspections of the assigned vehicle and notify the fleet management on the preventive maintenance schedule
- Drive WHO staff in a safe and timely manner through the respecting the traffic rules, adaptation of speed to the road/weather conditions and the pedestrians
- Support the team’s performance to achieve 80% of the Country Support unit targets.
Driver/Logistics assistant
Ministry of Health, Central Board of Health
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Driving Clinical Care specialist & Provincial health staff in various health facilities
- Driving provincial health office staff for various programs including immunization campaigns and other health programs to various districts of Copperbelt province
- Government motor vehicle controller.
Automotive Mechanic
Indeni Petroleum Refinery
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Disassembling and assembling of motor vehicle parts
- Pressure testing of injector nozzles and pumps for various vehicles of the organization
- Attending to all faults on vehicles for the organization
- Accompanying company football and boxing team to tournaments and attend to vehicle problems that would arise.
Auto Mechanic/Driver
Chilanga Cement PLC
01.1989 - 01.1999
- Heavy equipment repair (Transmission overhaul of caterpillars 988B, front end loader769B/Dump trucks, Terex 72-71 Front end loaders, Teres R35/17, small vehicle repair)
- Conducted engine testing and installations
- Trouble shooting/faulty finding of company vehicles
- Maintaining records of technical specifications of various motor vehicle spares for the organization
- Accompanying company football team to various match engagements & ensured safety of players.
Education
GED -
ZAMBIA INSTITUTE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
LUSAKA11-2002
GED -
HILLBURN
10-2002
GED -
NORTHERN TECHNICAL
NDOLA11-1997
GED -
NORTHERN TECHNICAL
NDOLA10-1985
Skills
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Equipment Operation
- Passenger Assistance
- Vehicle inspections
- Valid Driver's License
- Defensive Driving
- Inclement weather driving
- Clean Driving Record
- Safety Management
- Route Management
- Patience and understanding
- Safe driving techniques
- Accident Prevention
Educationalandprofessionalcertificates
- 2014, World health Organization, Security & Logistics Certificate
- 2014, World Health Organization, First Aid Certificate
- 2010, World Health Organization, Fleet Management Certificate
- 2008 - 2000, NORTEC, Heavy Equipment Repair Certificate
- 1999, Ndola Traffic, Driver’s PSV Class EC Certificate
- 1995-1997, NORTEC, Automotive Mechanic Certificate
- 1993, ZIBC, Driver’s workshop Certificate
- 1985, Eagle Secondary School, Mufulira, GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate
- 1983, Ndola Driving School, SADC Driving License Class BC
Languagesproficient
- English
- Swahili
- French
Cellnumber
+260 977 779214/ 0969119585/0954915135
Capacitystatement
Have an accident free record, able to carry out routine checkups/servicing of vehicles, keeps accurate record of log/fuel books, drive in various terrains of the country, excellent interpersonal relationships, mechanical appreciation of various types of vehicles (including heavy vehicles) and has basic computer knowledge.
Personal Information
- NRC Number: 596812/10/1
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christianity
Awards
Labour Day Award for the most hard working (2006)
References
- Mrs. Annie Mtonga, 0975119410, amtonga2002@yahoo.com
- Mrs. Martha Mwendafilumba, +260 977854477, malitam@hotmail.com
- Mr. Musumali Mbaulo, World Health Organization, +260 977790459, musumalim@who.int
Affiliations
- CHAIRMAN LIBALA DYNAMOS FC
- V/CHAIRMAN PTA- MKANDAWIRE SCHOOL
- MEMBER MENS CHURCH
Accomplishments
- LABOUR DAY
- BEST DRIVER OF YEAR
- MOST CLEAN VEHICLE
- ACCIDENT FREE
Timeline
National EPI/Polio Surveillance Driver
World Health Organization (WHO)
01.2005 - 12.2021
Driver/Logistics assistant
Ministry of Health, Central Board of Health
01.2003 - 01.2005
Automotive Mechanic
Indeni Petroleum Refinery
01.1999 - 01.2002
Auto Mechanic/Driver
Chilanga Cement PLC
01.1989 - 01.1999
GED -
ZAMBIA INSTITUTE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
GED -
HILLBURN
GED -
NORTHERN TECHNICAL
GED -
NORTHERN TECHNICAL
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