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25.8.2015
Job Title: Transportation and Logistics
Coordinator
Coordinator
Reports to: Project Director
Group/Department: University of Global Health
Equity (UGHE)
Equity (UGHE)
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Organizational Profile:
The University of Global Health Equity
(UGHE), a groundbreaking health sciences university in Rwanda that will train
the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery.UGHE is an
initiative of Partners In Health, an internationally recognized non-profit
organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in
health care. PIH has operated alongside public sectors in countries around the
world for over three decades, and over 10 years in Rwanda with its sister
organization Inshuti Mu Buzima and government partners. UGHE seeks individuals
committed to the mission and values of the organization (see PIH values) to join the team.
(UGHE), a groundbreaking health sciences university in Rwanda that will train
the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery.UGHE is an
initiative of Partners In Health, an internationally recognized non-profit
organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in
health care. PIH has operated alongside public sectors in countries around the
world for over three decades, and over 10 years in Rwanda with its sister
organization Inshuti Mu Buzima and government partners. UGHE seeks individuals
committed to the mission and values of the organization (see PIH values) to join the team.
General Responsibilities: The Transportation and
Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for performing all logistical matters
for the UGHE office, driving UGHE staff as needed, and maintaining the UGHE
vehicle(s). This person will play a key role in supporting the rapidly growing
operations of the university project.
Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for performing all logistical matters
for the UGHE office, driving UGHE staff as needed, and maintaining the UGHE
vehicle(s). This person will play a key role in supporting the rapidly growing
operations of the university project.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate logistics of university activities, including performing
tasks with businesses and partners in Kigali and at the PIH/IMB sites as requested
by the UGHE team
- Coordinate the movement, distribution, management, and storage of
materials
- Oversee the storage and inventory control and material handling
- Determine the most cost effective and efficient means of
transporting supplies
- Coordinate customs clearing activities
- Ensure the safe and reliable transportation of UGHE staff,
colleagues, and guests. Transport is not limited to Kigali and will
require frequent trips to rural areas, predominantly Kayonza and Burera
Districts. Overnight stays will be required at times
- Maintain the UGHE vehicle(s) to ensure that they are properly and
safely working, with proper maintenance, registration and insurance
- Ensure the vehicle log book(s) are always updated to document the
use of the vehicles
- Help to develop and implement systems to ensure safe and efficient
use of vehicles
- Assist with procurement of a petrol supplier and implement a fuel
voucher payment system
- Facilitate the hiring of additional driving staff as needed
- Facilitate the procurement of additional vehicles as needed
Qualifications:
- Driving certification, with at least 5 years of experience in a
similar role
- Experience driving in rural areas under difficult conditions
- Ability to lift heavy objects as needed
- Excellent oral skills in English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of
French is an added advantage
- Outstanding character and integrity
- Demonstrated organizational and communication skills
- Commitment to social justice and health care equity
How to apply:
If you believe that you are the right candidate for
the above positions, please submit your Cover Letter and CV by email to: recruitment@ughe.org
the above positions, please submit your Cover Letter and CV by email to: recruitment@ughe.org
The deadline for submission of applications
is 25th August 2015.
is 25th August 2015.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted for interviews.
will be contacted for interviews.