The International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC- (www.icrc.org) is an independent humanitarian organisation, neutral and impartial. Abuja Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below
Under direct supervision of the Medical Logistician, the Medical Supply Chain Officer provides Medical Logistics support to ICRC programmes in Nigeria in accordance with ICRC logistics standards and best practices, handles current Medical Logistics Supply Chain activities for ICRC medium/big operating country and or for specific sectors, including provision of quality customer services.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Receives, registers and reviews (medical) orders.
- Manages, maintains, and updates the logistics software systems (JOE).
- Follows the medical national items list in collaboration with Medical Logistician.
- Acknowledges orders to the customer together with information on availability of items expected delivery date.
- Regularly provides all customers with updated order status information.
- Establishes and maintains a file per requisition order, updating it with all correspondent and files orders when they have been filled.
- Communicates with customers, answers to messages and maintains a dialogue.
- Assures customers that an inquiries, requests, complaints and problems are taken seriously and treated as quickly and efficiently as possible Issues SR (Supply Request) according to ICRC procedures.
- Conducts monthly and annual physical stock counts according to ICRC procedures. Visits regularly the medical warehouse.
- Ensures that cold chain equipment is working properly, and that daily monitoring is in place.
- Ensures stock rotation according to FIFO (First in First Out) and FEFO (First Expiry First Out).
- Monitor expiry dates, segregates goods accordingly and, if necessary, organizes destruction according to national legislation and regulations.
- Replaces senior medical storekeeper on his absence when required.
- In coordination with the Medical Logistician and Quality Assurance Pharmacist, prepares Purchase Orders (OP) for local purchase of drug products and single use medical devices.
- Provides the purchasing team with details of requested product with coordination with customers.
- Liaises with the Health team concerning medical logistics matters and health related programs on the field.
- Replaces the (mobile) Medical Logistician when needed.
- Assists with briefing and training of the new Health and Medical Logistics staff.
- Proposes points to be improved for future.
- Ensures respect of internal procedures.
- Conducts visits to health programmers when required.
- Attends meetings and virtual conferences related with medical logistics operations.
- Keeps back up of electronic files from medical logistics computers.
- Assists in preparing monthly statistical reports.
Education and Experience Required
- University degree in Business Management or equivalent (Logistics is an asset).
- 3 – 5 years’ work experience in similar function.
Desired profile and Skills
- Order and inventory management is a must.
- Good command of written and spoken English and local languages.
- Excellent computer skills (Excel is a must).
- Rigorous and precise.
- Strong sense of responsibility and adaptability.
- High organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and to take initiative.
- Good communication and negotiation skills.
How to Apply
- Send Curriculum vitae, Application letter and NYSC Certificate to [email protected]
- Clearly indicate “ABJ202200306 Medical Supply Chain Officer ABJ” as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
- In the body of the mail, please indicate the following in the format as seen:
- Qualification(s)
- Current location
- Languages you speak
- Years of relevant experience
The deadline for the submission of applications will be 14.07.2022, 16:30hrs. Late application will not be considered Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, nationality, status, disability etc.
(Female candidates are encouraged to apply)
However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
