Store Assistant – MTI Uganda

Job Title: Store Assistant

Organization: Medical Teams International (MTI) Uganda

Workplace: Mbarara – Southwest

Key responsibilities:

• Track all movements of goods in and out of store, including checking deliveries of goods against dispatch notices for quality and quantity
• Perform physical stock counts at least once a week and per schedule; perform reconciliation with paper files and as required in ERP system to ensure compliance with stock level agreements; follow up with supervisor in regards to discrepancies, alarm thresholds, stock outs and expiry dates
• Collaborate with In-Charge to prepare stock request; responsible for submitting request to Store Officer and following up on delivery
• Pick, pack and issue goods for departments in accordance with MTI procedures
• Ensure all goods are stored and packed safely and securely and easily identifiable
• Check the received cold boxes and control the cold chain as instructed by the Medical Coordinator/ Pharmacy Technician
• Maintain an efficient filing system for all documentation related to stores and enter information into ERP system as required
• Prepare reports related to consumption, fast moving inventory, physical count position, expired stocks etc. and submit according to schedule
• Organize the manual loading and unloading of vehicles, as needed
• Reduce waste by maximizing the re-utilization of goods returned to store
• Ensure store health and safety procedures are understood and followed by all persons in the store
• Responsible for the security and cleanliness of interior and exterior of store
• Control store access to authorized personnel and ensuring doors and other exits are secured; immediately inform supervisor of any problems arising in the course of the work, particularly with regard to damage, loss, attempted break-ins or theft in the store
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in Procurement & Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities or related field is required
• If Diploma is in a general field, additional training in Stores Management or Supply Chain Management is required
• 2 years of experience in store management and storage of medical items and equipment
• Experience working with INGOs is an added advantage
• Knowledge of store management
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Skilled at using ERP systems to track inventory
• Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Highly organized with good quantitative ability and attention to detail
• A good command of both written and spoken English
• Ability to learn about medicine management and cold chain management
• Ability to act with integrity and ensure security of store goods
• Must be physically fit with ability to lift heavy boxes
• Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy
• Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

How To Apply:

Interested applicants should submit their applications via the link below:

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