Join the HJFMRI Team!

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJFMRI) provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services to global medical research programs. HJFMRI in collaboration with The Walter Reed Project, HIV Program-Kericho carries out HIV / AIDS vaccine and therapeutic research, and with PEPFAR, supports HIV prevention, care and treatment programs in South Rift Valley. HJFMRI / Walter Reed Project- Kericho is seeking to fill a Transportation Coordinator. This position is established to provide transportation coordination services in support of the program within the SRV region.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Supervise/direct staff in the transport section
• Advice on logistics management, structures, and staffing levels.
• Schedules and conducts transport section meetings.
• Design, implement, and continuously review transport policies and procedures
• Ensure that accurate and complete vehicle data are kept and that all relevant records are maintained as per HJF/MRI/MRILTDGTE policies regarding vehicle use.
• Ensure that internal control systems in the transport section are functioning at all times. (Fleet Management System and DRIVE CAM).
• Drive HJF vehicles in line with existing provisions.
• Monitor driver conduct and vehicle roadworthiness with colleagues from the Fleet Team.
• Conducts employee-training sessions on relevant subjects.
• Ensure that unit vehicles are driven in accordance with driving legal requirements and the organization’s driving regulations.
• Make sure that all vehicles have valid insurance certificates, speed governors, and road licenses and that all drivers have valid driving licenses all the time.
• Carry out continuous and annual performance appraisals of the drivers.
• Report any incident/ accident that involves injury to any pedestrian and damage to the vehicle or third party immediately, in line with organization procedure.
• Carry out other relevant duties assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• A team player who demonstrates patience, flexibility, and honesty.
• Willing and able to meet tight deadlines and work long hours when required
• A Good planner, self-driven individual with high ethical standards.
• Able to work in a multicultural environment.
• Drug/Alcohol-Free

Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Secondary School education Minimum C+ and a minimum of Diploma in Transport Management with a valid professional driver’s license are required.

Prior Work Experience: At least three years in transport coordination, two of which should be with a reputable fleet management system.

    Motor vehicle: Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle operations and maintenance.

Computer skills: Ability to work with MS Office suite.        

Language Proficiency: Must be fluent in English (both written and oral).

Exercise of Judgment: The incumbent is expected to make an independent and professional judgement in line with existing policies on the quality and effectiveness of motor pool and travel matters as appropriate.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.