Transport Solutions Company Jobs in Kenya

 We are one of the largest provider of transport solutions in the East African Region and a franchise holder of one of some of the best known motor vehicle brands.

We seek to recruit well qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following positions in our organization;

Branch Manager - Eldoret

Based in Eldoret, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the overall performance and management of the Branch with the key focus on ensuring that it contributes to the overall profitability of the Group.

This entails providing sales, parts and service to the customers by delivering superior and timely services to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

    Coordinate the operations of all Departments in the Branch to ensure efficiency.
    Ensure that the Branch meets its budgeted targets and yields profitability for the group.
    Be the principle marketing officer of the Branch and ensure that the Branch achieves its set targets at all times.
    Increase market share for the Company’s motor franchises in the region.
    Formulate, recommend and implement strategies to enhance the Branch performance.
    Liaise with the principle customers to identify suitable products for the markets and recommend the same to management.
    Assess the market and competitive position of company franchises and advice management appropriately.
    Effectively and efficiently manage the Branch resources.
    Handle all public relations issues for the Branch / Company at the location.
    Train, develop, appraise and motivate staff for higher performance.
    Conduct market awareness exercises, promotions and displays for the Company’s products..
    Produce monthly branch performance reports.
    Prepare branch annual budgets.
    Ensures security of company premises.
    Grow business at the Branch and region.

Qualifications

    University degree preferably Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing.
    Diploma in Sales & Marketing
    Management & Leadership Training
    Computer Literate

Experience

    A minimum of 7 years relevant experience in the Motor related industry.
    The ideal candidate must have demonstrable flair for people management and vehicle sales.

Human Resources Officer

Job Purpose

Based in the Head Office in Nairobi, the successful candidate will actively, effectively and efficiently contribute to the HR function in the organization, through the maintenance of sound HR policies, procedures and training programs, so as to best utilize, develop and maintain a productive and engaged human resource in the Company.

Key Responsibilities

    Be an active player in the articulation of the Human Resources Policy in the company.
    Participate in the recruitment process and ensure adherence to best practice in the process.
    Coordinate and monitor staff movements with regard to leave applications / approvals.
    Coordinate immigration matters for the Company’s expatriate staff.
    Follow –up with insurance on the Company’s Group Personal Accident claims.
    Ensure company compliance with the Health & Safety requirements as stipulated in the “Factories and other places of work act”
    Compute staff allowances e.g. acting and overtime allowances.
    Determine the company’s training needs on a regular basis.
    Draw up an annual training calendar, prepare training budgets and identify suitable trainers and training institutions.
    Evaluate and assess the impact of training programmes to ascertain their benefit and quality.
    Design, develop and conduct / facilitate orientation programmes for new staff.
    Oversee all logistics pertaining to facilitation of internal/external training of staff.
    Coordinate and where necessary conduct training for staff.
    Manage a data base on training programmes/activities conducted both internally and externally and compile information on staff attendance from various departments in the organization.
    Inform staff and supervisors of available training opportunities.
    Coordinate and monitor the apprentice programme.
    Monitor and control internships and attachments.
    Liaise with the Directorate of Industrial Training (D.I.T) for training approvals and reimbursements.
    Oversee the company feeding programme to ensure hygiene and quality at all times.
    Participate in the roll out and follow up on performance management programmes.
    Ensure accuracy and safe custody of personnel data.
    Assist the HR Manager in dealing with labour relations issues.
    Provide guidance, training and daily supervision to other HR support staff.

Qualifications

    University degree preferably in Social Sciences
    Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management - (KNEC Examined)
    Proven track record of training expertise.
    Excellent communication skills – both written and oral.
    Good interpersonal skills

Experience

    A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in HR, preferably in a large organization.

Company Nurse

Job Purpose

Based in the Head Office in Nairobi, the successful candidate will ensure that the Company Clinic is effectively and efficiently managed in the provision of medical, health and counseling services to company staff.

Key Responsibilities

    Overall management of the daily operations at the clinic.
    Examine patients and dispense appropriate drugs for treatment..
    Administer First Aid to staff in cases of emergency or workplace accidents.
    Schedule patients to be seen by the company doctor during his visiting days.
    Making staff referrals to hospitals when required.
    Procurement of drugs for the clinic, while ensuring quality in the exercise.
    Visiting patients (Company staff) admitted in various hospitals.
    Provide counseling services to staff when required.
    Planning and conducting health talks on selected medical topics.
    Training and creating awareness about lifestyle diseases and terminal illnesses.
    Coordinating the HIV Peer Educator’s team in ensuring awareness among staff.
    Record keeping of drugs, Medical equipments and other inventories.

Qualifications

    Kenya Registered Nurse (KRN) Diploma from a recognized institution.
    Must be licensed by a relevant organization to operate as a KRN.
    Exposure in the following areas will be an added advantage.
    Computer literate.
    Counseling skills.

Experience

    A minimum of 5 years experience in a busy medical facility, 3 of which must be in the Out Patient department.

Attractive salary and benefits package will be negotiated with the selected candidates.

The positions offer excellent prospects for career advancement in the Company.

Applications should be sent to:

DN/A 1423
P.O. Box 49010-00100
Nairobi

Closing date for receipt of applications: 11th January 2013.