Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, international organisation. The organisation is made up mainly of doctors and health sector workers and is also open to all other professions which might help in achieving its aims. Médecins Sans Frontières provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict. They do so irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions.
Executing the stock management activities (receipt, storage, and issuance to projects or other departments of medical supplies, food items, spare parts, tools, equipment and/ or other logistics materials), according to the line manager’s instructions and MSF standards and protocols, in order to ensure the overall functioning of MSF activities
Supervising materials and goods orders and dispatch in order to ensure its rational use.
Receiving orders and deliveries, identifying and reporting potential discrepancies against cargo manifest or others. Stores materials in accordance with the system in force in order to ensure continuous availability.
Checking the received cold boxes and controlling the cold chain-monitoring card
Storing materials in accordance with the system in force in order to ensure continuous availability ensuring that all items are well organised and correctly stored, well protected, fully identified and easily accessible (cleanliness, security, access, etc.).
Monitoring the store temperature and ensuring Cold Chain items are stored in an adequate temperature. Keeping a special control of “sensitive” goods: numbers of lots, expiry dates, packaging and special storage conditions
Preparing orders on time before sending goods, and packs (according to transport means) weighs and labels freight with corresponding shipping number, destination, number of shipping units, way bill number, weight and mode of transport in accordance with the line manager’s instructions
In conjunction with the line manager, performing physical stock counts in accordance with the frequency previously defined. Following up stock levels with regards to alarms thresholds, stock out and expiry dates.
Controlling warehouse limited access to authorized personnel and ensuring doors and other exits are secured. Immediately informing the line manager of any problems arising in the course of the work, particularly with regard to damage, loss, attempted break-ins or theft in the warehouse
Assisting the line manager with preparation of the stock reports
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
Participate actively in MSF emergency response to different disease outbreaks (Cholera, Yellow Fever, and other potential health hazards (internal displacement, influx of wounded patients) in the South East Region, being available to respond on short notice if needed.
Maintain consistent up to date records of Lassa Fever, Yellow Fever, Cholera, and MCP stocks and properly inform and support owners about needs and actions to be taken regarding stock levels.
Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications:
Educational Qualification:
Literacy essential
Desirable secondary education and warehouse management related studies
Experience:
Previous experience as storekeeper desirable
Previous experience with an NGO or MSF is an asset.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical and mechanical items will be considered an asset
Previous experience with ERP software and good computer skills (e.g. Ms Office Suite) will be considered an asset
Essential basic mathematics and use of measuring equipment
Desirable, ability to do basic repairs
Language:
Fluent in English and Igbo desirable
Other Abilities:
Commitment to MSF priniciples and values
Good team working skills and open-mindedness
People management/supervising skills
Awareness of and sensitivity to the local cultue, norms and practices
Knowledge of the context of Ebonyi state
Flexibility and the ability to adapt to and cope with rapidly and constantly changing circumstances
Please note only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for interview; MSF Belgium takes this opportunity to thank all potential candidates for their application.
Candidates should submit their application including Cover Letter, Resume and copy of relevant degrees, certificates by filling the google form using the link above
MSF is an equal opportunity employer, both men and women are encouraged to apply.
Dual Employment is considered gross misconduct as contained in MSF Belgium Internal Regulations (IR) guideline and hence not acceptable.
Applications should be sent through the indicated channel (email/hardcopy) containing the right subject, meeting all requirements, else application will not be entertained.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next steps.
MSF reserves the right to cancel any step or whole of the recruitment process at any stage.