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Position: Transport Officer

Location: Kisumu

Job description

Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK) is a Chartered Private University in Kenya with the main campus based in Kisumu City and a learning center in Nairobi City. GLUK is established as a Centre of excellence bridging academics with community and institutional based development. GLUK is committed to maintaining high standards of education and training of professionals who are responsible stewards of resources and services in the society.

The position will be on contractual basis of 3-5 years renewable and will offer competitive salaries.

Applications are therefore invited from qualified candidates all across the country.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with all the transport staff and the government authorities to keep the bus feet in a ready state for the inspection of the vehicle fleet insurance.


• Responsible for the purchase of any equipment for the University vehicle fleet in compliance with all the existing policies and procedures.


• Assemble and track route information, develop route maps and as changes occur and communicate this information to all impacted parties.


• Perform ongoing evaluation of route efficiencies, develop strategies for improvement and report suggested changes to the management.


• Assist with ongoing orientation, training and evaluation to the University drivers group and report any concerns to the HR Officer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Logistics management or in any relevant field.


• 3- 5 years of experience in a similar position.


• Physical capacity to cope with patrolling and intervening in potentially violent situations.


• Significant experience in fleet management and / or logistics


• Understanding of policies and procedures governing the management of motorized assets and the contracting of transportation services


• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record


• Strong negotiating skills


• Demonstrated rational and logical thinking; ability to creatively and quickly find solutions to problems


• Proven ability to manage personnel, delegate and follow-up; must be able to “multi-task”


• Experience managing inventories (e.g., asset and spare part stock management)

How to apply

Applicants to send Cover letter, CV and testimonials indicating the position applied for to:

The Chairman of Governing Council

Great Lakes University of Kisumu

P.O Box 2224-40100

Kisumu.

OR Send via mail to hr@gluk.ac.ke Email subject line to MUST read the position applied for. OR Hand drop to Great Lakes University of Kisumu, Kibos Campus. Applications to reach us by Monday, 17th May 2021. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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