Logistics Jobs – Transport Coordinator at Rakai Health Sciences Program

Reporting to: Program Administrator
About Us:
Rakai Health Sciences Program is a bio-medical research and service delivery collaborative initiative located in Rakai district, South Western Uganda.
It strives to improve health outcomes of populations through a combination of community-based research, curative services, and prevention strategies. It is based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute- Entebbe and Kalisizo in Rakai District.
Job Purpose: The main focus of this role will be to assume responsibility for managing end-to-end transport requirements for both our Entebbe and Kalisizo offices.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·         Plan, organize and direct all aspects of the Program transport service.
·         Undertake day to day operational administration of RHSP transport, ensuring that vehicles are scheduled and ready to meet end user needs.
·         Minimize liability to the organization by anticipating problems, evaluating magnitude of the problem and taking actions to correct problem and/or reduce risk.
·         Manage the automobile fleet system, conduct monthly performance analysis and prepare reports to guide management on appropriate decision making
·         Monitor the transportation department automobile maintenance program. Ensure all routine maintenance and needed repair procedures are completed by appropriate service providers in a timely manner, and keep up to date vehicle service and spare part replacement records.
·         Maintain transportation section records such as staff time sheets, daily inspection forms, mileage, maintenance logs, fuel receipt/consumption records and accident reports.
·         Prepare monthly reports of all automobile inspections, information on mileage covered, license matters, first aid kits, and general inspection.
·         Perform other administrative tasks in the transport section.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·         The successful candidate should possess a degree in humanities from a recognized institution
·         A diploma in fleet / Automobile management is an added advantage
·         Knowledge in vehicle maintenance and management.
·         Should posses a Valid driving permit
·         Knowledge in defensive driving
·         Leadership and supervisory skills
·         High level of integrity.
·         Must have Computer skills
·         Willingness to work and reside in a rural setting – Rakai District.
·         Willing and ready to work for long hours.
How to apply:
Qualified applicants should submit their application letters, detailed resume (CV) indicating 3 professional referees, physical addresses and functioning day-time telephone contacts or Mobile phone numbers to:
The Human Resource Manager
Rakai Health Sciences Program
P. O. Box 279, Kalisizo
Not later than 22nd February, 2013 (only shortlisted candidate will be contacted)
For More Ugandan Jobs, Please Visit http://ugandanjobline.blogspot.com   or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline

Related Jobs