Transport & Logistics Officer USAID Project Jobs – Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)

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Job Title:  Transport & Logistics Officer

Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)

Funding Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Duty Station: Uganda

 

About US:

The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere College of Health Sciences).

 

Job Summary:  The Transport & Logistics officer will manage and Control the effective use of organization’s vehicles to ensure good stewardship as per JCRC and Donor Transport Policy and Procedures to ensure that fleet is maintained in the manner that will provide reliable transportation for effective implementation of project work.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate the registration of Motor Vehicles, renewal of Road Licenses and Fitness.
  • Maintain the Vehicle Database for proper review and monitoring.
  • Ensure the issuance of a weekly travel matrix.
  • Produce summary of vehicle usage reports.
  • Scheduling & Routing of vehicles & drivers so as to ensure that members of staff needing transport are facilitated to carry out their various assignments.
  • Facilitate healthy functioning and timely service of all vehicles and ensuring that all repairs carried out meet the required standard to minimize accidents and break downs.
  • Ensure that comprehensive Insurance for all Motor vehicle/bikes is done and insurance claims are affected immediately after the accident has occurred.
  • Be available 24hrs to aid in case of accidents or breakdowns and to effect emergence repairs by insuring that there is appropriate security for project motor vehicles.
  • Ensure that appropriate procedures and control on the issuance of fuel and lubricants is in place.
  • Monitoring of vehicle movements through the tracking system as per standard procedures.
  • Provide project vehicle log books to document and monitor vehicle transport utilization as per required JCRC standards and systems.
  • Prepare monthly comparative analysis reports so as to ensure that fuel drawn on all vehicles & motorbikes to good use.
  • Work in liaison with Supply Chain in recommending standard models of motor vehicles/bikes that meet required operational needs.
  • Provide supervision and identify training gaps to drivers.
  • Participate and support development and design of guidelines/policies that relate to fleet for JCRC for effective operations.
  • Review of the accountability documentation from hired vehicles, garages, washing bays and other related
  • Undertake additional assignments given by immediate supervisor and is implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal applicant for the position should hold Bachelor of Logistics & Supply chain management, BBA-Option Logistics & Procurement, Transport and Logistics and other related.
  • Diploma in Motor Vehicle Mechanics is an added advantage
  • At least three to five years of proven and practical experience of fleet management experience with a Reputable NGO preferably in a donor setting.
  • Diploma or bachelor of motor vehicle mechanics.
  • Good report writing and supervision skills.
  • Good Communication and interpersonal skills essential
  • Critical Thinker and ability to make decisions.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment with NGO experience is added advantage.
  • Must be computer literate
  • High professional ethics and proficiency.
  • Fluency in English both written and spoken

 

How to Apply:

All applications must be addressed to; The Manager Human Resource & Development at Joint Clinical Research Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda. Email: jobs@jcrc.org.ug Strictly two documents combined in one PDF are required (Application letter and CV not exceeding 6 pages). Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification

 

Deadline: 28th May 2022

 

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