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JMS invites applications from suitably qualified people to take up the
following employment opportunities that have come up.
Position Title:Head Projects
Duty Station:Kampala
Organization:Joint Medical Store (JMS)
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Application Deadline:Wednesday, 17th December 2014 at 5.00pm
Joint Medical Store (JMS Pharmaceutical)
Joint Medical Store (JMS) is a Church founded private Not-For-Profit
organization whose mission is to
supply medicines, medical equipment and
related healthcare services, and training of assured quality to the people of
Job purpose:
The Job holder reports to Manager Operations and is responsible for
efficient logistical and warehouse management operations at the assigned
warehouse facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Develop and review procedures for warehouse activities in order to ensure
that they are current at all times.
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Supervise the order management team to ensure that facility distribution
deadlines are met at all times.
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Review received orders to ensure that correct combinations of medical
commodities were ordered and where necessary provide technical guidance to relevant
facilities.
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Monitor the volume of operations on a quarterly basis and advise management
on space requirements.
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Investigate and explain stock take discrepancies after cycle counts so that
corrective action is taken to maintain the discrepancies within acceptable
range.
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Monitor the stock shelf life following the laid down procedures in order to
minimize the risk of stock expiry through initiating corrective action in time.
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Prepare monthly stock movement reports for different programs in compliance
with program reporting requirements.
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Manage operations at the assigned warehouse facility in a way that promotes
safety and security at the premises.
Education and Training:
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or related discipline.
Professional qualification in supplies and logistics management e.g. CIPS
will be an added advantage.
Experience and knowledge:
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At least 5 years relevant work experience two of which should have been
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spent at supervisor level in a busy warehouse or logistics environment.
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Practical experience in using automated warehouse management system and ERP
applications.
Skills and Competencies:
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Dependable, honest, impeccable integrity
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Good team player with strong interpersonal skills
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Well-developed oral, written (report writing) communication skills.
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Self-motivated, able to prioritize work and follow up tasks and issues to
the end
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Attention to detail with strong numeric and quantitative skills
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Strong analytical and problem solving skills
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Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email)
Mode of application:
Applications including photocopies of academic certificates, Curriculum
Vitae, names of three referees (who are not relatives), and a day-time
telephone contacts should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resource and Administration Joint Medical Store Plot 1828
Gogonya Road, Nsambya P.O. Box 4501 Kampala
Closing date for receiving applications will be Wednesday, 17th December
2014 at 5.00pm.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interview.
