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Are you looking for Procurement Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Warehouse Officer job at Infectious Disease Institute
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases,
through research and capacity development.
Warehouse Officer job at Infectious Disease Institute
Infectious Disease Institute
As part of the Supply chain Team the warehouse officer will maintain and operate our regional warehouse containing a wide variety of supplies, parts and materials as per organization standards, maintaining up-to-date and accurate inventory records; and to receive and issue authorized supplies and materials according to established procedures.
Supervise and participate in receiving, ordering, stocking and issuing supplies and materials to regional clusters
Issue tools, inventory parts, materials and supplies and prepare monthly activity reports
Ensure proper inventory levels; check stock items for reorder; maintain stock records and space planning.
Inspect goods received to identify shortages or breakage and take necessary action
Receive shipments e.g. from abroad/overseas and arrange for all the required documentation
Classify items, allocate and track physical location of stock items within the warehouse
Responds to questions regarding stock items, estimate departmental supplies and equipment needs and maintains a reasonable stock on hand
Ensure proper and precautionary methods are observed in handling and storing items requiring special treatment
Support the supply chain function including enforcing of suppliers’ tender/contract obligations and initiate action in case of supplies
To take adequate security measures to prevent theft pilferage etc. at the warehouse and cluster offices
To periodically conduct stock, take and share reports with the supervisor for decision making.
Supervise and Train in the efficient utilization of available storage space and other GSP and GDP
Ensure timely update and accuracy of stock cards at all times
Efficiently use the available warehouse management information system.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor and the department leadership

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A bachelors Degree, in procurement and supply chain, business administration, warehouse and inventory management
Medical Supply chain related background is an added advantage
Post graduated qualification in supply chain, business administration, CILT, CIPS and any other related
Specific Experience
At least 5 years working experience in warehouse management and supervising at least 5 staff.
Person Specification
Knowledge of warehouse operations and procedures
Microsoft office proficiency
Knowledge of the characteristics, uses and proper handling/storage techniques of items supplied
Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to prepare and maintain stock records, reports and inventories and to estimate department’s needs in order to maintain proper inventory levels.
Ability to work with computerized inventory control system
Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Problem solving and innovation skills
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