Driver/Logistics Assistant - Cross River at AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Reports to: Senior Operations Manager

Job Summary:

The Driver/Logistics Assistant is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the means of transport like buses, vans, trucks, and the drivers of the organization.

S(h)e sees to it that staff members are safe and makes sure that they don’t face any transportation-related problems. They will need to ensure compliance with the organizations and the national legal guidelines for operations of automobiles, maintenance, and care of company vehicles.

S(he) should be familiar with the organization’s goods and supplies needs and support the movement of these goods and products within the organizations supported sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for dispatching the proper loading of program vehicles.
• Must adhere to security and operational procedures.
• Ensures that vehicle logbooks are properly filled by drivers every month and submitted to Finance for review.
• Performs duties of the transport department and any other related duties whenever required.
• Provides mentorships for all drivers to ensure their driving skills are up to standard.
• Gives timely reports on the working condition of company vehicles and equipment.
• Responsible for filing reports for any delay, incident, or accident.
• Keeps communication open with drivers, day program staff, staff members etc regarding transportation means.
• Coordinates the maintenance and repair of vehicles in a timely manner.
•  Must oversee and schedule the day-to-day activities of transportation employees (drivers);
• Will be required to serve as a driver.

Qualifications:

• Basic technical knowledge of automobiles, as he must write reports on the working conditions of the company transport means.
• Good organizational skills to coordinate and see that all the employees are getting their transport on time.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of a national diploma, NCE or its equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Driving License including class D vehicles
• Possession of certificate in logistics and fleet management an added advantage.
• Over five years of driving experience in a reputable organization.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint