Reports To : Administrative/Finance Officer
Duty Station : Nimba County
The Logistician will provide support to the Sanniquellie and Saclepea Field Offices by performing assets and vehicle management, procurement, and technical support functions for the office. S/he will also work with the clinic staff to assist them in designing and implementing sustainable and efficient logistics management plans.
Specific responsibilities include:
Keep track of all Africare/Liberia assets movement;•
Receive reports of field assets management;•
Assist facilities in designing and implementing sustainable and efficient logistics management plans;•
Ensure routine maintenance and repairs of all EPHS project vehicles;•
Assign vehicles to program staff with the approval of Medical Director;•
Keep accurate track of daily vehicle movement and logbook;•
Track accurately all vehicle repair and routine maintenance costs;•
Ensure the availability of petroleum products at all times;•
Supervise Africare drivers based in the field.•
• Collect pro-forma invoices based on requests and specification of materials to be procured locally as per Africare’s procurement policy and procedures;
Provide project support/coordination;•
Work• with the Supply Chain Manger in providing logistical support to distribute drugs and medical supplies and commodities to EPHS facilities in a timely manner in order to meet the performance-based target indicators set by MOHSW/Africare;
Review the physical• infrastructure (buildings, equipment, grounds, wells, disposal equipment) of the EPHS Nimba health facilities and assesses their status with respect to MOHSW accreditation standards;
Compile monthly fuel and vehicle usage and infrastructure status reports;•
Any other tasks as may be required.•
Qualification
A University Degree in Procurement or Administration or equivalent from a recognized University or College•
At least 5 to 7 years of logistics/procurement related duties with proven track record•
Demonstrated excellent communication skills (oral• & written) which requires good judgment, tact, and ethical values
Ability to use a wide variety of office equipment•
Advance knowledge of computer packages is essential but not required•
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work load, set and meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and attend to detail
Strong interpersonal skills•
How to Apply
To apply, send an email to: liberia.vacancies@africare.org. The subject line should be the position you are applying for. Include a current resume (CV), contact information, references and a brief cover letter. Please indicate your period of availability for the work. Deadline for the submission of application is July 6, 2012
