Transport and Logistics Assistant

Vacancy title:
Transport and Logistics Assistant

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Health Care , Category: Transportation & Logistics ]

Jobs at:

Diligent Health Initiatives Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, May 15 2024

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka, South – Central Africa

JOB DETAILS:
The Transport and Logistics Assistant will support the logistics of DHI by driving staff and undertaking related logistics and admin assignments

Roles and Responsibilities
• Drive and maintain project vehicles – (i.e. take the vehicles in for maintenance and repair when needed), and ensure the safety of the vehicle and passengers. Carry out different inspections of the vehicle before driving such as checking coolant, oils and other fluids.

• Responsible for handling monies and documenting expenditures to support technical activities in the field including, processing of mobile money documentation, payment of participants, lodging and other arrangements.
  • Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure that servicing schedules and reporting of any maintenance needs are done on a timely basis.
  • Ensure that vehicle mileage is indicated on the front of every fuel receipt and receipts should be submitted appropriately.
  • Maintain vehicle log books daily by noting date, destination, departure and arrival times and submit reports as requested by the Senior Transport Logistics Assistant.
  • Drive DHI staff members and consultants to sites as needed and deliver documents to various locations as directed by project staff.
  • Provide administrative assistance support to the technical and administration teams vis-à-vis photocopying, scanning, faxing, front office duties and other tasks as directed by the Senior Transport Logistics Assistant
  • Perform other administrative tasks on behalf of the project including but not limited to: purchasing, collecting goods, documents or mails, making administrative arrangements and handling payments (if needed);
  • Act as a representative of the project, at all times being responsive and providing courteous support to visitors, clients and partners.
  • Provide off-hours transport support, including weekend pickup and drop-off of project and consultant staff as needed.
  • Implement and adhere to DHI’s transport policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior staff.

  Position Competencies, skills and qualifications
  • Minimum grade 12 certificate, any added qualification will be a plus
  • Valid SADC license with at least 5 years of driving experience
  • Experience with basic financial clerical roles
  • Knowledge of and ability to carry out basic computer functions
  • Ability to take initiative
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
  Supervision and Reporting
  The TOA will report to the SILM and the AFM

  Work Hours: 8

  Experience in Months: 60

  Level of Education: Professional Certificate

Interested candidates should send their CVs