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Job Title:   Medical Warehouse Supervisor

Organisation: African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD)

Duty Station:  Kiryandongo, Uganda

About US:

The African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD) is a non-governmental, non-political, non-religious and non-profit making organization with the main aim of protecting and seeking durable solutions for Refugees and IDPs in Africa in partnership with UNHCR the UN refugee agency.

Job Summary:  The Medical Warehouse Supervisor will be in charge of the overall supervision and management of the Phamaceutical Warehouse and staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for organizing the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of warehouse materials, goods and products to feed the operations demand.
• Plan, co-ordinate and monitor the receipt, storage and dispatch of pharmaceutical goods and materials to distribution teams.
• Store the right amount of materials, goods and products in the right location to feed the operational demands.
• Ensure that the storage of the pharmaceutical materials and finished products are in full adherence with the prevailing best practices and guidelines.
• Establish, monitor and maintain high standards of security in the warehouse by setting security procedures.
• Ensure inventories are accurate and control inventory levels by ensuring physical counts are conducted and reconciled utilizing help of the warehouse team
• Ensure the relevance and accuracy of all documentation relating to the pharmaceutical stock going in and out of the warehouse including ensuring clear and proper labelling of all stock items within the warehouse.
• Control inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling them with data storage system.
• Maintain physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Apply the principles of FEFO and/or FIFO as appropriate.
• Lead the creation and implementation of best practice warehouse strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
• Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders (UNHCR, OPM, AIRD management etc) to facilitate delivery and compliance with the medical department strategy.
• Coach, manage and develop warehouse and pharmaceutical staff to optimize performance and meet targets and deadlines.
• Communicate with warehouse staff on a regular basis to make them aware of priorities, targets and operational requirements.
• Provide a safe working environment, adhering to Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures and ensuring they are understood and practiced by the team at all times.
• Drive a zero tolerance mindset for deviation from the use of quality processes to ensure partner deliverables are met fully

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/ Materials management, Supply Chain/ Warehousing/Logistics Management.
• At least four years of experience in supply chain/ distribution operations.
• Three years of experience in Pharmaceutical warehouse management is mandatory.
• High preference for previous management experience.
• Proven management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development
• Highly developed inter-personal and communication skills coupled with the ability to negotiate and influence at all levels within the business
• Ability to build, lead and motivate a skilled team able to meet objectives
• Excellent attention to detail skills
• Ability to anticipates and overcomes obstacles
• Resilient, influential with a can do/will do attitude

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 27^th October 2022

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