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Job Title:    Stores Supervisor

Organisation: Makerere
University –Johns Hopkins University (MU-JHU) Research Collaboration

Duty Station: 
Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: General
Administration & Services Manager

About US:

Makerere University
–Johns Hopkins University (MU-JHU) Research Collaboration conducts clinical and
translational research with a focus on HIV, TB and other conditions which
affect the health and well-being of children, adolescents, women and their
families. MUJHU was founded in 1988 as a collaboration between researchers from
Makerere University and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, USA at a time
when the AIDS epidemic was at its peak in Uganda, with an initial mission to
improve the lives of families infected and affected by HIV through Research,
Care and Training. In 2006, the MUJHU Research Collaboration was registered as
a not-for-profit entity in Uganda entitled ‘MUJHU Care Limited’ with a
continuation of the Collaboration’s vision and mission.

Job Summary:  The Stores Supervisor will be responsible for
maintaining organization’s inventory and supplies by receiving, storing and
dispatching items procured throughout the course of day-to-day operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  The holder of this position will work under
the supervision of the General Administration & Services Manager with
guidance from the Director Finance & Administration and will be responsible
for the following duties:

·       
Provide
overall supervision and management of stores operations including the
performance of the stores team.

·       
Develop
and maintain written procedures for all inventory control processes and
functions.

·       
Maintain
stock supplies and inventory by consistently updating a list of inventory
purchased and those issued out. Maintain an organised storage area by adhering
to storage design principles.

·       
Establish
stores management systems that are functional and user friendly.

·       
Generate
periodic activity reports in alignment with defined operational plan.

·       
Ensure
work orders are correct and fully completed and that all stock is allocated to
the right end user and check received items against invoices.

·       
Produce
weekly reports to ensure that key critical areas of stock system are
controlled, discrepancies addressed and resolved.

·       
Ensure
integrity and accuracy in stock management processes.

·       
Schedule
and manage stock taking exercising as required. Assist with the training and
development of the stores team to promote growth and satisfaction.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
Candidate
must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Stores Management/Procurement or equivalent
degree

·       
Two
years’ experience in similar position. Managing and working through with
subordinates.

·       
Should
have keen attention to detail, coupled with team building and people management
skills.

·       
The
person should also possess strong management skills

·       
Good
report writing skills, strong analytical skills and mentorship and coaching
skills.

·       
Excellent
communication and computer skills are also required and should be self-driven
and flexible.

How to Apply:

All candidates
should send their applications with complete C.Vs , including 3 referees and
their full addresses or contact Tel No.’s, copies of academic certificates and
testimonials, should be sent via email to hroffice@mujhu.org or hand delivered
to: MU-JHU Human Resource Manager, through reception Room 10, MUJHU 1 Building

Only short listed
applicants will be contacted. Previous applicants need not re-apply.

Deadline: 22nd February, 2021 by 5.30pm.

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