Rakai Health Sciences Program Fleet Manager Jobs in Uganda

Rakai Health Sciences Program Fleet Manager Jobs in Uganda

General Position Summary

The Fleet Manager will oversee management of the fleet vehicles so that operational needs are met, working in strict compliance with the standards set.

Essential Job Functions

Maintain electronic databases of trips, mechanic maintenance records of fleet management.

Ensure fleet availability to meet all requests by scheduling, forecasting and surveying current user trends.

Maintain knowledge and utilize all fleet information and vehicle tracking information to forecast new requirements.

Arrange fleets and fleet operational staff to provide support and ability to support emergencies.

Perform vehicle registration, insurance and documentation regarding induction of new vehicles in existing fleet.

Oversee routine and ad hoc maintenance, obtain GPS tracking for new vehicles and renew old ones to ensure schedule fleet management.

Monitor and ensure fleet operation in compliance the RHSP rules and regulations.

Maintain and monitor data management system to organize fleets as per various schedules and requests.

Develop and implement standard operational standards to maintain vehicles by advocating best practices in industry.

Streamline and monitor fuel purchase system with assistance of Fuel Cards, fuel issuance forms for all vehicles and drivers.

Provide direction to department staff to regulate budget cycle requirements and control budgeting process.

Plan, process and execute vehicle purchase and vehicle replacement efficiently.

Plan and prepare annual budget, expenditures and analyze all financial objectives.

Facilitate and implement corrective actions and capacity building to manage entire fleet to achieve RHSP objectives

Prepare and submit regular fleet management reports

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management or related field

Certificate in fleet Management is an added advantage

At least 2 years’ experience in the fleet management.

Knowledge about car mechanics is an added advantage

Good planning, organizational and analytical skills

Sensitive to different personalities, characters and cultures.

Ability to lead field teams.

Good computer skills especially in MS Excel & Word and databases

Driving skills with a valid driving permit

Ability to work in remote areas.

How to apply:

Applications: All interested Candidates possessing the above attributes can send their applications including a cover letter, latest Copy of CV (with 3 referees), copies of academic qualifications/certificates addressed to the HR Manager to This email address is being protected from spambots.

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Deadline for Submission: Close of business by 5:00pm, Tuesday, 31st December 2019 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Rakai Health Sciences Program. Any form of lobbying and canvassing will lead to disqualification.