Coordinator, Stores and Inventory

Introduction ​Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N) is a private not-for-profit institution that provides tertiary- and secondary-level healthcare services. Established in 1958 and currently a 300 bed facility, the Hospital was upgraded to a tertiary level teaching hospital in order to respond to the health care needs of the people of East Africa. AKUH, N is a premier provider of ambulatory care and quality in-patient services, including critical care. The University Hospital focuses on providing high quality care, and supports postgraduate medical education in all major clinical specialties. Patients treated at the University Hospital benefit from a team-based approach that ensures a high level of quality care. Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi invites applications for the position of Coordinator, Stores and Inventory Responsibilities ​The incumbent will: Ensure that all stores are adhering to the required storage conditions as per the set standards Ensure that all stores are maintaining proper records of inventory movement, random stock counts and expiry checks Conduct random stock checks at all MMD storage locations Open and close the main warehouse as per the operation hours, and ensure safe custody of the warehouse keys Oversee the operations of the receiving and distribution teams, and ensure that the teams are following the set processes Ensure that expired items are disposed as per policy Ensure that surplus and obsolete assets are disposed of as per MMD’s responsibility specified in the policy Continuously improve processes within the warehouse so as to ensure smooth and safe flow of inventory Requirements ​Applicants should: possess a Bachelors or higher diploma in inventory and logistics or a related field have at least 3 years experience in a busy store/ warehouse and evidence of setting up inventory control systems be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office with excellent communication and organizational skills have a high degree of integrity and honesty. To Apply Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to, the Manager, Recruitment, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. P. O. Box 30270-00100, NAIROBI or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu. Applications by email are preferred. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Applications should be submitted latest by June 26, 2013.