Vacancy No.K63/03/2010
Program description: This program is a 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:
KisumuProgram description: This program is a 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:
Essential Requirements
Education: At Least Diploma in Automotive Engineering or a 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.
- Strong Qualitative analytical techniques
- Training on Safety.
- Knowledge of Fleet Management Systems.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work under pressure, think independently and voice opinion to direct supervisors and management staff.
- demonstrated Proficiency in MS Office software, knowledge and ability to sue or design complex resource planning systems for operations, inventory or evaluation techniques
- Articulate communicator, level 4 in English and Swahili both written and verbal
- 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.
- Ability to delegate responsibilities to subordinate staff members.
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.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
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.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- The incumbent will be the key person in coordinating the day to day transport unit activities of the Operations Branch to ensure that services run as smoothly as possible.
- Supervises a staff of 6 mechanics, 3 team leaders, 1 dispatcher, fuel attendant and 1 store clerk and indirectly supervises 65 drivers and other staff
- Supervises documentation of property acquisition and disposal and prepares periodic reports
- Schedules and conducts unit meetings
- Oversees management and control of the in-house fuel station.
- Undertake other administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time in line with the KEMRI/CDC regulations.
- Manage various Fleet Manage Systems to achieve desired results.
- Advises the management on the formulation of all policies, processes, procedures and documentation for the transport unit, with a focus on the dispatching, garage and motorpool safety aspects.
- Efforts will be geared towards significantly contributing to the Research mandate.
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:
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 24th March 2010
To: Human Resource Manager, KEMRI/CDC Program, P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To: Human Resource Manager, KEMRI/CDC Program, P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
