We want individuals who support our mission of eliminating unsafe abortion by 2030 and who work with us to build an enabling environment to increase access to safe services everywhere. We expect all team members to share our vision and commitment to achieving our mission whilst promoting equality and safeguarding the welfare of all clients and colleagues.

JOB SUMMARY

Under immediate supervision of the supply chain officer the incumbent assists with drugs, reagents, other medical supplies and medical equipment receipt, storage, dispatch, tracking and recording of stock management transactions. Responsible for safe keeping of drugs, contraceptives, and consumable medical supplies.

The Assistant Supply Officer supports all activities pertaining to the supply chain function including planning, sourcing & procurement, transport, shipping, warehousing assets & fleet management within the area of responsibility

The incumbent will support and coordinate with field Warehouse teams.

Assist with the preparation of stock reports as required on consumption, stock status and purchase requirements.

 DUTIES/TASKS

• Assist the supply chain officer with the proper storage of pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies using approved procedures and standards in accordance with national policies and standards.

• Ensure accurate and comprehensive records on supply activities and provide timely reports and updates both periodically and on request

• Follow up standard requirements to run a medical store are maintained including regularly measuring room temperatures, use of refrigerators as required, keeping recommended heights and floor levels and use of pallets etc.

• makes sure storage area is always clean and free from rodents

• provides stock status data essential for the proper stock control, utilization, timely ordering and restocking of drugs, contraceptives, and consumable medical supplies

• regularly checks all medical materials are stored in appropriate places away from rain, dust, pilferage, and deterioration

• By working with Supply chain officer analyze the quality of commodities and services delivered in relation to the needs of the location and established quality standards. Establish a local quality assurance process.

• Assist in coaching and advising field teams or Supply teams as requested.

• By working with Supply chain officer ensure that the local supply chain functions are optimized and aligned with the operations’

• Act as revolve Store man for MSI Ethiopia owned center Store, Central Warehouse, Import warehouses while store mans are on leave and when the positions are vacant.

• Based on needs visit field teams [ Centers and APOS ] for stock management, audit and Inventory activities.

• issues the right kinds of supplies, contraceptives, and medicaments according to approved store documents.

• assist with the preparation of stock reports

• provides required data for drugs, medical supplies, and equipment procurement planning process

• tracks and reports close to expire, obsolete and slow-moving stock items

• Keep data that helps to calculate and monitor various stock KPIs

• assist in disposing expired and damaged stock as per disposal procedures

• assist during regular inventory counts and spot checks

• perform the supply chain officer’s duties when delegated or as required

• undertakes any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualification Requirements

Education

          Druggist/Diploma in pharmacy

Experience

        Three years of experience as druggist storekeeper, supply chain management         experience, procurement, and logistic experience and/or warehouse management         experience are preferred

Skills, Attitudes and Attributes

• Good Customer handling and awareness of quality care.

• Ability to multi-task

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and reporting skill

• Excellent knowledge of basic computer applications

• Awareness of concepts and strategies of supplies management.

• Strong oral and written communication.

• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages.

• High level of integrity and ethical behavior

• Pro-Choice

Number of Position: (01)

Duty Station: Support Office, Addis Ababa

Type of Employment: full time 

Salary:  As per MSI Ethiopia Reproductive Choice Salary Scale

How to Apply

Send your Motivation Letter and C.V via email: HumanResource@mariestopes.org.et

Note: Please make sure you write the position title and the duty station you are applying for in the subject line. Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply!