EHA Clinics, a subsidiary of eHealth Africa, is a health care network operating across Nigeria that provides high-quality, innovative, data-driven, and technology-enabled services. EHA Clinics delivers a comprehensive range of state of the art health care services in each location, e.g, general consultations, laboratory investigations, pharmaceuticals, annual medical checks, child wellness checks, ultrasonography, and specialized services (urgent care, telemedicine, home care, dental care, and ophthalmology).
The Operations Coordinator reports to the Operations Manager.
S/he will undertake supply chain responsibilities in line with his/her outlined Job description.
This covers everything from procurement to delivery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, s/he must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
Administrative Duties:
Provide oversight over the cost of inventory and procurement best practices
Responsible for procurement forecasting, planning, relative to the availability of stock and finances
Advice on cost reduction strategies relating to logistics and supply chain management
Ensure adequate stock of items at all times
Ensure physical inventory and online inventory are always accurate
Create data-driven procurement plans across all departments
Manage Vendor relationships
Carry out a bid analysis for required procurements
Implement LEAN healthcare methods and processes across the Supply chain activities
Supports managers and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication
Responsible for conferring and coordinating with other departments.
Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications; maintaining personal networks.
Accomplishing organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
The task list is neither exhaustive nor restrictive and it is evolving.
Adheres to EHA Clinics Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.
Other duties as assigned from time to time
Patient & Family Education/Support:
Participate in voluntary community health activities to promote, maintain and restore health and prevent diseases.
Adheres to Policies and Procedures.
Adheres to EHA Clinics Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.
Customer Service Requirements
Must have excellent customer service skills and communication skills
Must be able to plan and perform daily activities in an organized manner.
Must be kind, compassionate, dedicated, and patient.
Must have the ability to handle different kinds of emotions as well as manage on-the-job stress.
Must be focused, very detailed, and creative in making decisions.
Must be physically and mentally stable to handle extended shifts as well as mental pressure and traumatic events.
Must be able to review, analyze and respond to the different situations they encounter daily.
Must be able to think critically in adapting to change, judging situations, and taking appropriate decisions.
Professional Development:
EHA Clinics requires all staff to keep their knowledge and skills up to date
S/he is expected to continue to learn throughout their career at EHA Clinics through continuing professional development (CPD). The professional body relating to specialist areas will have information on the type of CPD to be carried out and how much should be completed each year.
Key Areas of Note
Ensure continuing education, training and development are undertaken to meet clinical governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development and a Personal Development Plan.
Keep up to date with relevant medical research, technology, and evidence-based medical practice by attending continuing education courses and professional meetings, reading journals, etc.
Perform a variety of research and analysis tasks associated with improvement of clinical care, medical diagnosis, and treatment where appropriate.
Qualifications & Training
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or any management related field of study
Proficiency in Odoo ERP Supply Chain modules is very important. Certification(s) are preferred
A Master's Degree and other qualifications are a plus.
Work Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in procurement and warehouse management.
Key Skills and Attributes:
Computer literacy
Excellent Communication
Working Under Pressure
Humane, Empathetic, and Supportive Bedside Manner
Leadership and Teamwork
Problem-solving and Initiative
Time Management and Organization
Attention to Detail.
Salary
Competitive salary scale based on improvements from the CONMESS and CONHESS salary structures as well as surveys from top private hospitals in Nigeria. Salary is negotiable but performance-based. Base salary constitutes 70%, while 30% is a bonus based on predefined individual performance indicators and monthly organizational performance.
Other Benefits
The following benefits are available with this offer of employment:
Health Insurance: EHA Clinics will cover medical expenses for yourself, your spouse, and up to two dependents. Further details are contained in the Nigeria Addendum to the EHA Clinics Employee Handbook.
Group Life Assurance: EHA Clinics provides life insurance for you as our employee. This insurance is payable in the event of your death. The effective date of coverage will be upon successful completion of your probationary period.
Group & Personal Accident: EHA Clinics provides Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (ADD) for you as our employee. AD&D covers death by accidental means (rather than natural causes) and dismemberment. The effective date of coverage is your hire date.
Pension: EHA Clinics supports employee retirement preparation and investment by paying a 10% pension contribution on top of the statutory pension contribution of 8% that is already factored into your salary.
Annual Leave: You are entitled to 21 days of paid annual leave accrued at 1.75 days/month. Employees may begin scheduling leave with their direct supervisor upon successful completion of their probationary period.