Medical Warehouse Supervisor

Ensure effective medical warehousing and assist the team.

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Overview

Ensure effective medical warehousing and assist the team.

You have:

  • Degree in logistics, administration or equivalent.
  • Four years' work experience in a similar field.
  • Good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.
  • Computer literacy; good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Strongly motivated by humanitarian work.
  • Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment.

Contract

This is a Fixed Term contract. More about Fixed Term contracts.

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Our values

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.

Purpose

The Medical Warehouse Supervisor ensures that medical warehousing activities are properly carried out for stored medical, Veterinary and Physical Rehabilitation Program products in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs). S/he organizes and plans the medical warehouse’s activities. Supervises and trains the medical warehouse team under his responsibility.

Reports to (role)

  • Warehouse Manager

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Is responsible for the management of the medical warehouses in Port Sudan and Atbara. • Ensures that goods are received, stored and dispatched according to procedure; immediately reports any problems or discrepancies. • Ensures that stock is rotated and picked according to the principles of first-in-first-out and/or first-expired-first-out. • Ensures that warehouse space is well utilized and makes recommendations for layout changes. • Ensures that goods are properly segregated within the warehouse. • Ensures that warehouse regulations are applied. • Ensures that there is proper pest control and hygiene in the warehouse. • Records information in the logistics IT system. • Ensures that bin cards and stock cards are kept up to date. • Provides statistics and other reporting. • Organizes inventory counts and initiates claim reports. • Ensures that risks are mitigated by performing the controls assigned to his/her role as described in the Logistics Risk and Control Matrix.

Desired profile and skills

  • Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
  • Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

Certifications / Education required

• Degree in logistics, administration or equivalent. • Good command of spoken and written English and Arabic • Computer literacy; good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Professional Experience required

• Four years' work experience in a similar field. • People-management experience.

What we offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment. • Competitive employment package with medical insurance. • In-house training opportunities for personal development.

Additional information

• Type of role: National Staff • Working rate: 100% • Location: Port Sudan • Type of contract: Fix-term contract (Extendable) • Length of assignment: Six months(Extendable) • Application deadline: 01 June 2025 • Desired starting date: July 2025

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a situation where you managed inventory under challenging conditions? We want to understand your problem-solving skills under pressure. Provide examples that show your ability to manage stock effectively despite obstacles.
How do you ensure compliance with warehouse regulations? This question assesses your knowledge of maintaining standards. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience in managing a team. How do you motivate them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ for effective pest control in warehouses? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle discrepancies in inventory counts? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a layout change you've implemented for better space utilization? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you train new staff in warehouse procedures effectively? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a time you had to work in a dangerous environment. How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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