Vacancy No. K63/03/2010
Program description:
This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases. To effectively carry out its mandate, the Program is seeking to fill the following position in its Base Operations Branch.
Position: Engineering Technologist (Transport Manager)
Location: Kisumu
Essential
RequirementsProgram description:
This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases. To effectively carry out its mandate, the Program is seeking to fill the following position in its Base Operations Branch.
Position: Engineering Technologist (Transport Manager)
Location: Kisumu
Essential
Education: At Least Diploma in Automotive Engineering or Bachelor degree in related field.
Experience: Must have a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in multiple operations management position in the field of Project/Operations Management, 1 at least in a busy transport environment with a fleet system
Desirable Qualities
- 3 year experience in an operational management environment or journey man work experience with a medical related Institution such as medical research institutes, hospitals or private companies in the transport industry.
- Knowledge of Fleet Management Systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-variant systems with emphasis upon obtaining cost, quality, and time controls for transportation systems. Must have or be able to obtain with the first 90days of appointment a working knowledge of KEMRI/CDC, US Government, and Kenya Government Policy and procedures for commercial level transportation systems.
- Skilled in staff management; be able to resolve complex field transportation needs or problems with other Senior Research Managers.
Position Summary:
- Serves as Administrative contact person for Operations of the Transport Unit with overall coordinating responsibility for running the unit Has direct or indirect supervisory responsibility for 65+ staff in the unit and oversees a fleet of over 60 vehicles that provide scheduled and non-scheduled transport for over 35 medical research Projects in Kisumu.
- In addition, has primary indirect responsibility for supervision of the repair workshop and fueling station.
- S/he is also responsible for the full range of advisory functions necessary for the smooth implementation of new, modified or enhanced transport operations systems and services which serve all Projects.
Full position description is available upon request.
Terms of Employment:
A Six one (1) year, renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a Probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on education levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales plus supplemental amounts
Applications should include the following:
Terms of Employment:
A Six one (1) year, renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a Probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on education levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales plus supplemental amounts
Applications should include the following:
- Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
- Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
- Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers Copies of Certificates, or Transcripts
Applications are due no later than 23rd March 2010 To:
Human Resource Manager,
KEMRI/CDC Program,
P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu.
Or email- recruitment @ ke.cdc.gov
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Human Resource Manager,
KEMRI/CDC Program,
P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu.
Or email- recruitment @ ke.cdc.gov
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
