Job Title: Warehouse Officer – Medical Diagnostic Devices (2 Jobs)
Organisation: Dei BioPharma Ltd
Duty Station: Matugga, Wakiso, Uganda
About the Company:
Dei BioPharma Ltd is a biotech and pharmaceutical research firm duly incorporated in Uganda, specializing in the development and manufacture of innovative medicines and vaccines. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, situated in Matugga, Wakiso district, Uganda, shall produce high-quality medicines across a wide range of therapeutic areas.
Job Summary: The Warehouse Officer Medical Diagnostic Devices is responsible for the receipt, storage, issuance and inventory control of raw materials, components, reagents and finished products related to in vitro diagnostic (IVD) manufacturing. The role ensures strict compliance with ISO 13485, Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and internal SOPs. The officer will maintain material traceability, batch segregation, temperature and humidity control and documentation of all warehouse transactions. The position plays a key role in ensuring material readiness for production, minimizing stock variances and supporting audit readiness for regulated operations.
The ideal candidate must have experience in warehouse operations for medical devices or pharmaceuticals and a strong understanding of quality and compliance standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive, inspect and verify incoming materials including reagents, packaging components, and diagnostic accessories against delivery documentation.
- Ensure proper labeling, batch numbering and storage of materials in designated, environmentally controlled zones.
- Maintain accurate inventory records through bin cards, stock ledgers and electronic warehouse systems (ERP or equivalent).
- Pick and issue materials to production based on approved material requisitions and in accordance with FIFO/FEFO principles.
- Monitor temperature-sensitive materials using data loggers and perform routine checks to ensure storage conditions are within specifications.
- Coordinate dispatch and shipping of finished diagnostic products, ensuring proper packaging, labeling, and documentation.
- Conduct regular cycle counts and monthly stock reconciliations; investigate and report inventory variances.
- Enforce cleanliness, pest control, and safety protocols in all storage areas.
- Participate in internal and external audits and ensure warehouse operations are compliant with ISO 13485, cGMP, and GDP.
- Train warehouse assistants on handling procedures, documentation, and safety practices.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field. Certification in GDP, ISO 13485, or warehouse systems is an added advantage.
Experience and Competencies:
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in warehouse operations, preferably within the medical device, diagnostics, or pharmaceutical industry.
- Familiarity with ISO 13485, cGMP, and warehouse SOPs related to IVDs or regulated healthcare products.
- Strong skills in inventory management, ERP systems, and documentation control.
- Knowledge of cold chain and hazardous material handling requirements is an advantage.
- Excellent organizational, time management and supervisory skills.
- High level of integrity, accountability and attention to detail.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their CVs, Cover Letter & Academic documents (addressed to the Human Resources Manager)
All Application documents should be merged as one document in PDF or .DOC / .DOCX, which should not exceed 10MB
Applications should be sent by email to [email protected] with the JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
Should you not hear from us within twenty-one (21) days from the closing date of this advertisement, you may consider your application to be unsuccessful.
Deadline: 12th May 2025 by 5:00 PM
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