Logistics/Transport Manager job at Walter Reed Project

Logistics/Transport Manager job at Walter Reed Project
Job ID: 50492
Location: Nairobi, , Kenya
Job Category: Other
Employment Type: Salary:

Job Description
KEMRI / US Army Medical Research Unit – Kenya (USAMRU-K) ‘The Walter Reed Project’ HIV Program – Kericho is seeking to fill the positions listed below.The HIV Program carries out HIV AIDS vaccine and therapeutic research studies and supports HIV prevention, care and treatment programs in southern Rift Valley.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be the key person managing and coordinating the day to day running of the transport section and all logistics in the organization.

He/she will supervise staff in the transport section and advise on logistics management, structures and staffing levels to ensure that they are at all times adequate to meet the requirements of the organization.

He/she shall also ensure that accurate and complete vehicle data are kept and relevant records maintained, while keeping internal control systems in the transport section optimally functional at all times.

The incumbent will manage all aspects of the unit vehicles e.g. adherence to driving regulations, ensuring validity of insurance certificates, road and inspection licenses among other routine checks.
Application Deadline 2011-04-20

Job Details
Minimum Requirements:
* Diploma in Transport Management or equivalent from a recognized institution. * Applicants with additional training in Fleet Management will be given preference. * Clean and valid driving license. * At least ten years working experience in a transport/logistics environment at a senior level; past experience in hospital or medical research set up is preferable * Good knowledge of transport legislation and insurance matters * Excellent written and verbal communications skills and excellent computer skills.

Applicants should submit their application letters, CVs, testimonials, copies of certificates and day time telephone contact(s) no later than April 20, 2011 to:

The Human Resources Manager
“The Walter Reed Project”
P.O. Box 1357 – 20200;
Hospital Road; Kericho, Kenya

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.