Job Title: Head of Transport
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Department: Logistics
Location: Kampala
Skills Required: General Duties, Fleet Management, Route Management, Team Management
Job Start Date: May 1, 2024
Applications Time: April 15, 2024 – April 22, 2024
About the Position:
General Duties:
- Attend to day-to-day transport requests.
- Prepare driver schedules based on transport requests.
- Oversee efficient running, fuel utilization, maintenance, and repairs of all fleet across the country.
- Liaise with external parties for vehicle servicing, repairs, and parts procurement.
- Ensure drivers can locate destinations using physical and digital maps.
- Motivate, train, coach, and support staff.
- Ensure timely dispatch of stocks and shipments.
- Submit daily reports to the CGM and other relevant information.
- Manage the Lancet courier sample tracking systems.
Fleet Management:
- Ensure all vehicles and bikes have valid licenses.
- Address transport-related issues promptly.
- Liaise with external parties for vehicle servicing and maintenance.
- Ensure all company fleet are in good working condition.
- Monitor transport and fuel costs to prevent misuse.
Route Management:
- Implement Lancet-Online on all company fleet.
- Manage couriers and routes effectively.
- Supervise sample collection from various sites.
- Coordinate with drivers for efficient navigation.
Team Management:
- Supervise transport department staff.
- Coordinate with HR for recruitment and assessment.
- Recruit and interview couriers and drivers.
- Develop and maintain an efficient transport service.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications by attaching copies of certificates and testimonials to hr@lancet.co.ug on or before April 22, 2024, by 5:00 PM. Shortlisted candidates will undergo background checks and assessments.
