Warehouse Team Lead - Projects at Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS)

About the role

• The Warehouse Team Lead is responsible for coordinating the smooth and efficient operation of warehouses, ensuring that Health Products and Technologies (HPT) are stored, handled, and distributed accurately and on time. The offer and contract are subject to availability of USG donor funding.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate receipt of Health Products and Technologies (HPT) and update records for accountability
• Coordinate release of stock to inspection stage for quality assurance assessment
• Ensure accountability of HPT during storage and order processing
• Supervision of warehouse staff to ensure timely and accurate processing of orders
• Ensure barcode utilization in applicable warehouse order processes
• Oversee daily activities of warehouse staff including effective performance management to achieve operational objectives and targets
• Manage and control resources to ensure optimized use and accountability
• Prepare and present management reports for decision making
• Implement guidelines of Good Storage and Distribution Practices for HPT to ensure compliance with regulatory authority
• Ensure material handling tools such as forklifts, pallet movers etc. are operational for efficient use
• Manage packaging materials and related consumables for efficient use
• Manage the assigned team to ensure a healthy work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Bachelor’s degree in Health Systems Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field with a Diploma in Pharmacy;
• Registration or enrollment with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
• 5 years of experience in supply chain management or a related field;
• 3 years of experience managing small to medium teams;
• Competence in operations planning and problem solving.
• Experience in donor-funded sector and CILT, CIPS, CHL, Medical Logistics or equivalent certification is an added advantage;