Job Title: Stores and Logistics Assistant (Fresher NGO Jobs)
Organisation: MRC Uganda
Duty Station: Masaka, Uganda
Job Ref: SLA-326
About Organisation:
The Medical Research Council (MRC UK) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies, the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Medical Research Council (MRC UK), the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018. The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world. The Unit is based at the UVRI Entebbe campus with established outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso and Kampala Districts.
Job Summary: The position holder will provide support to the Stores & Logistics Associate by ensuring that the Unit’s supplies at the field station are accurately received, correctly stored, and issued to users or dispatched to other field stations in a timely and efficient manner, in line with approved Unit Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To receive, inspect, and record incoming goods in line with procedures
- Perform goods receipting and put-away in ERP;
- Properly shelve, label, and organize items; manage internal movements within the store;
- Track expiry dates and report on shelf life;
- Unload fuel deliveries and ensure safe handling during receipt;
- Conduct regular physical inventory checks, update inventory records (stock cards, or software systems), and report discrepancies, damages, or shortages;
- Perform daily dipping of fuel storage tanks to monitor levels and reconcile usage;
- Execute inventory picks, issue supplies to users, and ensure all collected project pickups are posted in the ERP;
- Review, verify, and reconcile inbound/outbound shipping document;
- Repackage outbound supplies, prepare dispatch notes, and initiate transfer orders in ERP;
- Maintain a clean, organized warehouse compliant with health and safety standards;
- Dispense fuel to motor vehicles and motorcycles in line with approved requests;
- Generate monthly purchase order fulfilment reports and collaborate with Procurement on follow-up;
- Prepare and submit monthly reports on stock utilization and balances;
- Addressing user queries regarding stock status, availability, and shelf life;
- Identify operational needs, initiate purchase requisitions, and monitor stock levels in line with replenishment policy;
- Safeguard documentation and scanned copies of imports, fuel, and other critical records;
- Provide general support to the Stores & Logistics Associate in daily operations; and,
- Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or related field;
- Should have membership of a professional Body E.g. CIPS at any level.
- Should possess 6 months;
- Experience working with MS Office programs, office equipment (printer, copier, scanner);
- Working knowledge of MS Dynamics 365 Business Central or any ERP;
- Stores and Logistics management and ability to work with minimum supervision;
- Personal Integrity;
- Emotional Resourcefulness;
- Ability to Learn;
- Forward Thinking;
- Reliability;
- Openness to Others relationships;
- Independence;
- Analytical Thinking;
- Conceptual Thinking;
- Proactivity;
- Results Orientation;
- Thoroughness;
- Concern for Excellence;
- Flexibility Towards Others;
- Service Orientation; and,
- Development Orientation
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications online:
Complete all sections in the online form
Upload your curriculum vitae of maximum 4 pages in the designated area on the form. This CV should be uploaded in Word or PDF format.
Submit your 500 words motivation statement in the designated area in the form. In this statement, please explain why you would like to participate in this project, why you think you are the right person for this, and how you think participating in this project will benefit you and your community.
Deadline: 10th April 2026
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36