Logistics Assistant Full-time Job
8 months ago IT & Telecoms Harare 442 views Reference: 6Job Details
Zim-TTECH is seeking highly qualified and experienced applicants to be considered for the position of Logistics Assistant. Zim-TTECH is a registered Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO 125/23). Its activities occur primarily in the technical areas of health system strengthening; epidemiology and strategic information strengthening, health workforce development; operations research and evaluation; prevention, care, and treatment of infectious diseases.
Duties And Responsibilities
-Reports to the Fleet and Logistics Officer by assisting in ensuring the smooth running and achievement of set goals by coordinating the logistical activities for the organization’s programs.
-Assisting in fleet utilization by determining the right fleet size and provision of the right type of transportation means as per user needs and job requirements.
-Ensuring vehicle maintenance at the required intervals by helping in processing of routine/periodic servicing and ad hoc repairs requests from district and provincial teams.
-Communicating effectively with suppliers of fleet repairs through good supplier relationship management initiatives for reduction of turnaround time.
-Aiding with appropriate and adequate vehicle insurance, registration, and licensing by interfacing with -Statutory requirements service providers and ensuring that all statutory payments related to vehicles are timely processed.
-Linking up with Human Resources to engage skills training service providers like Zimbabwe Traffic Safety Council to bridge driver performance gaps.
-Initiating reorder of fuel quantities to ensure uninterrupted availability by utilizing the approved manual and online systems.
-Assisting in efficient and effective inventory management by coordinating and supervising the acquisition, receipt, storage, and distribution of program supplies as per user needs/demand.
-Monitoring and analyzing vehicle tracking system reports, reviewing accident and incident reports, and recommending corrective measures.
-Helping on all issues related to vehicle maintenance, fueling, insurance, registration, and licensing across the organization’s programs.
-Ensuring accurate record keeping of the organization’s vehicles and any other automobiles information by making use of the electronic and manual master inventory registers.
-Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications And Experience
-Degree in Logistics/Fleet Management or equivalent.
-Class 2 driver’s license and a diploma in vehicle mechanics.
-Chartered Institute of Logistics Certification/Accreditation.
-Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management is an added advantage.
-Minimum of 3 years’ experience in logistics or fleet management.
-Additional training as Skilled Worker (Class One), in Motor Vehicle (Diesel and Petrol) Mechanics, Customer Care Professional Development, Fleet Management Professional Development Certificate may be necessary.
-Knowledge of the geographic map is required to know the routes and terrains to efficiently plan routes, minimize travel time, and avoid getting lost, ultimately saving time and fuel costs.
-Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet demanding needs of all programs throughout the entire country.
-Be able to perform vehicle diagnosis and servicing to make sound decisions on what job needs to be referred where.
Commitment to Diversity
-Zim-TTECH recognizes that disparities in health around the globe stem from inequity. Therefore, the organization encourages and supports the multiple identities of staff including, but not limited to, socio-economic status, age, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, gender identity and expression, culture, spiritual practice, geography, mental and physical disability. Zim-TTECH strives to become a local, national, and international leader in developing and maintaining increased representation and recognition of each of these dimensions of diversity among its staff.