Store Officer at R-Jolad Hospital

Job Title: Construction

Activities

• Receive, inspect, and verify deliveries of drugs, medical supplies, and stationeries to ensure accuracy and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using electronic inventory management systems or manual record-keeping
• Monitor stock levels, reorder points, and expiration dates of items, initiating procurement requests and replenishment orders as needed.
• Organize and arrange stock items in designated storage areas within the Central Drug Store, ensuring proper labeling, categorization, and storage conditions.
• Implement FIFO (first in, first out) and FEFO (first expired, first out) principles to minimize waste and ensure the integrity and freshness of perishable items.
• Fulfill requisition orders from various hospital departments, clinics, and units in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring proper documentation and recording of transactions.
• Conduct regular stock audits, cycle counts, and physical inventories to reconcile discrepancies, identify variances, and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Monitor compliance with storage requirements, temperature controls, and safety protocols for storing and handling pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and hazardous materials.
• Coordinate with the procurement specialist and vendors to facilitate the procurement process, including order placement, delivery schedule, and invoice reconciliation.
• Check for signs of damage, tampering, or contamination, and reject or quarantine items that do not meet quality assurance criteria.
• Implement proper handling practices, including segregation of incompatible items, to prevent cross-contamination, degradation, or spoilage of inventory.
• Regularly monitor expiration dates and shelf life of drugs, medical supplies, and stationeries, implementing rotation strategies and disposal protocols to remove expired or obsolete items from
• Implement recall procedures and communication protocols to ensure timely retrieval, replacement, or disposal of recalled products to minimize risks to patient safety and regulatory
• Maintain comprehensive records of inventory transactions, stock movements, and consumption patterns, generating reports and summaries as required by hospital management and regulatory
• Participate in emergency preparedness drills and training exercises to ensure readiness for managing inventory during emergencies, disasters, or supply chain disruptions.

Candidate Profile

• Higher National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related
• Proven experience as a storekeeper, inventory clerk, or similar role, preferably in a healthcare or pharmaceutical
• Knowledge of inventory management principles, stock control procedures, and regulatory requirements for handling pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
• Familiarity with electronic inventory management systems, barcode scanning technology, and computerized record-keeping software.
• Proficiency in managing inventory systems, tracking stock levels, and ensuring accurate
• Ability to implement inventory control practices to prevent shortages and
• Knowledge of logistics processes, including receiving, storing, and distributing medical.
• Previous work experience in a hospital or healthcare facility is highly rated
• Previous work experience in a hospital or healthcare facility is highly rated
• Specialized training in inventory management or logistics is highly rated
• Hands-on experience with maintaining accurate inventory records and managing stock
• Knowledge of best practices for maintaining compliance in inventory and storage.
• Accuracy in recording and maintaining inventory
• Careful inspection of incoming supplies for quality and
• Strong organizational abilities to manage and arrange storage space
• Capability to prioritize tasks and manage time
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for tracking
• Ability to identify and resolve issues related to inventory discrepancies, supply shortages, and storage
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with suppliers, hospital staff, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to clearly convey inventory policies and
• Ability to perform physical tasks, such as lifting and moving supplies, standing for long periods, and managing large deliveries.
• Maintaining health and safety standards in the storage
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all inventory
• Ensuring proper documentation of received, stored, and distributed.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is Not Specified. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy

Website:
Official Job Website: https://rjolad.com/job-application/