Inventory Officer

Main Duties: Ordering surgical and pharmaceutical supplies as per scheduled guidelines. Overseeing inventory, replenishing stock, and optimizing stock levels. Carrying out periodic inventory counts and ensuring the correctness of stock levels. Providing reports of the periodic inventories done and participating in stock take exercises. Receiving the materials supplied by the vendor as per the requisition. Checking the materials thoroughly for quality, quantity, specification condition, condition, and expiry date. Delivering invoices of the materials received from vendors to the Accounts department for payment. Following up on stock-outs with procurement and escalating as needed. Monitoring fridge temperatures, chart daily temperatures, and report inconsistencies. Take appropriate action for care and preservation of the materials, and report any breakages and/or expiries. Ensuring safety precautions and measures are observed for the safety of personnel and materials at the store. Categorizing the materials in different product lines and stock in the appropriate locations. Issuing, monitoring, and recording surgical and pharmaceutical materials for use in theatres. Monitoring expiries, breakages, and stock movements. Maintaining accurate stock records and filing stock documents. Any other related duties assigned from time to time. Required Qualifications for the Position Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management. A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience, including at least one (1) year in a hospital setting within the surgical stores/division. Skills and Competencies: Ability to analyze procurement parameters. Demonstrate high level of accuracy High level of Integrity. Effective verbal and written communication skills to report findings.