Logistics Assistant Full-time Job

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.