Medical Assistant Storekeeper ( Afghan National Only)

Assist in managing medical inventory and warehouse operations

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Overview

Assist in managing medical inventory and warehouse operations

You have:

  • At least 1-3 years' experience working in warehouse storage.
  • Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, drug management or similar fields.
  • Fluency in Pashto, Dari, and English.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong work ethic and proactive problem solver.
  • Computer competency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other IT skills.
  • Communication and reporting skills.
  • Knowledge of specific donor guidelines including USAID, OFDA, and UNHCR.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

General Duties

· In close coordination with Medical Logistics Manager/Medical Logistics Officer, the Medical assistant Storekeeper will perform his/her day to day duties/tasks

· Understand, implement and / or maintain standard IRC inventory management policies and procedures.

· Ensure all warehouse management policy, pharmaceutical management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are respected and compliant with IRC Global standards and protocols.

· Ensures IRC and donors guidelines, SOPs and policies are always followed (Procurement of medicine and pharmaceutical specifications in coordination with SC, distribution considering the environmental safety guidelines in drug management).

· Maintain regular meetings and discussions with the line management regarding the stock replenishment and other risks observed are reported on time for corrective measures.

· To provide day to day orientation, capacity building to labours, daily waged and those handling goods/medicines inside the warehouse as required.

· Maintain a transparent, honest, and supportive communication structure with colleagues to ensure they are kept informed of applicable logistical activities and requirements.

· Develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and organization staff by the coordination of SC.

· No sign of rodents, insects, cracks, moisture, or dump are visible that can damage the commodities/medicines/pharmaceutical supplies.

Specific Duties:

· Receiving and verifying the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments that includes medicine, pharmaceuticals, and other related items.

· Sorting, placing, and putting away the goods/medicines in the appropriate place inside the warehouse according to each donor and grant coding.

· Prepare appropriate documentations for shipment of goods moving from one location to another one and update warehouse documents and records.

· Oversee trucks loading operations to ensure all policies and procedures are followed accordingly.

· Maintains accurate inventory records thorough the use of a computerized inventory system

· Manage and document the receipt, handling, storage, release, and reporting of goods through the IRC warehouse(s).

· Manage casual laborers in the warehouse while handling goods or relocating /loading/unloading.

· Ensure the maintenance of warehouse building(s), fittings and equipment on a regular basis.

· Ensure the effective warehouse/pharma warehouse space management considering the SOP/s.

· Implement and ensure clear safety procedures.

· Implement and ensure clear loading / unloading procedures, correct stacking, and turnover (FIFO) and (FEFO) procedures.

· Be able to make and handle the delivery of cargos and other national shipments as applicable.

· Advise the supply chain manager/medical logistics manager regarding the warehouse-specific issues or improvements.

· Maintain the Warehouse activity book recording all outgoing and incoming receipts and activities.

· Tag and record all the related items received in data base before issuing them to requesting unit and coordinate well with Supply Chain Manager / Medical Logistics Manager.

Qualifications

· Education: bachelor’s degree/Pharmacy study in in pharmacy/drug management or similar fields / management

· Years of Experience: At least 1-3 years’ experience working in warehouse storage, Experience working with donors including USAID, OFDA, BPRM, UNHCR, DFID, ECHO, SIDA, SV, EU/EC and Knowledge of specific donor guidelines.

· Skills: Strong analytical skills, strong work ethic and pro-active problem solver

· Technical Competency: computer competency with word processing, Spreadsheets, databases, and other IT skills.

· Communication and reporting skills.

· Fluency in Pashto, Dari, and English

· Computer skills (including MS Word, Excel, Access, and internet) an advantage.

· Ability to work closely, professionally, and constructively with all others regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your previous experience with inventory management? This question aims to understand the candidate's practical experience in managing inventory systems. Discuss specific roles and your responsibilities related to inventory management processes.
How do you ensure compliance with SOPs in a warehouse environment? The interviewer wants to assess your understanding of and adherence to standard operating procedures. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps would you take if you identify discrepancies in inventory records? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org