EU/DVC/AFP/2024-0302
Applicants MUST have the following academic/professional qualifications and requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in the following areas: Logistics, Fleet Management,
- At least three (3) years relevant experience as Assistant Transport Officer grade 11 or its equivalent with relevant experience in Fleet Management.
- A Master’s degree in the relevant field is an added advantage
- A valid AA (Kenya) driving license for all classes.
- Defensive driving certificate from National Youth Service (NYS) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Possess an occupational Trade Test I for Drivers and a Certificate in Institutional Driving
- Must be computer literate with experience in using relevant Fleet Management Software
- Certificate of Good Conduct
Duties and Responsibilities
- Overall Management of the Transport Department of the University
- Diagnosing mechanical problems of university vehicles and advising on repairs required
- Maintaining all motor vehicles in serviceable condition and facilitating minor repairs;
- Maintenance of all vehicle records, correct entries and update on vehicle logbooks, other office documentation and status of licenses and insurance policies;
- Renewal of motor vehicle Insurance covers and other road licenses;
- Maintenance and enforcement of service schedules for all the vehicles in the University
- vii. Participate in the development and implementation of the annual Transport
- operations, maintenance plan and drivers' leave plans;
- Reconciliation of motor vehicle work tickets and the tracking system; supervise vehicle online tracking, monitor vehicle movement and trace violations with possible corrective action;
- Fuel and mileage monitoring to identify areas of high and low fuel efficiency for targeted action;
- Reporting of vehicle accidents and mishandling by all authorized drivers;
- Maximization and efficient use of the outsourced transport for logistical operations;
- Ensure all vehicle cleaning vouchers issued are recorded in the motor vehicles cleaning vouchers register for all vehicles cleaned;
- Supervision of all University drivers; workforce development, coaching and discipline management;
- Annual appraisal of drivers;
- Vehicle inspection and handover by drivers before they proceed on leave or any trip; and
- Submission of quarterly and annual reports on the management of Egerton University transport system.
SALARY SCALE
Associate Professor Grade 14 Kshs.180,337.00 to Kshs. 250,668.00
Senior Lecturer Grade 13 - Kshs.144,450.00 to Kshs.206,563.00
Senior Legal Officer Grade 13 - Kshs.127,116.00 to Kshs.1843,18.00
Lecturer Grade 12 - Kshs.110,591.00 to Kshs. 160,357.00
Transport Officer Grade 12 - Kshs.108,714.00 to Kshs.155,461.00
Tutorial Fellow Grade XI - Kshs.97,842.00 to Kshs. 139,915.00
Technologist I Grade 8 - Kshs.43,193.00 to Kshs. 60,470.00
Technologist II Grade 7 - Kshs.38,873.00 to Kshs. 54,423.00
Information about the posts and mode of application can be found on the University website: http://www.egerton.ac.ke. Two (2) copies of the application letter giving full details of age, marital status, academic certificates, transcripts, certified copies of the current payslip, curriculum vitae and professional qualification, experience, current post, salary and other financial benefits and any other relevant testimonials. Include names and addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom should be your present or previous employer. Quote the job reference number on the envelope so as to reach him no later than Friday, 5th April 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Egerton University is an equal employer.
The Deputy Vice Chancellor
Administration, Planning and Development
Egerton University
P. O. Box 536 – 20115
Egerton
Gmail
Yahoomail