Entry-level Medical Storekeeper at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world. Its mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies. It is present in every country and supported by millions of volunteers. The "Movement" is made up of the following components: the International Committee of the Red Cross, the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Storekeeper

Location: Maiduguri

Main Responsibilities

• Assists the Warehouse Manager in the discharge of his duties.
• Receives and carefully inspects items delivered by suppliers or ICRC Geneva.
• Is responsible for proper and careful storage of items in the warehouse and for packing end distribution from ICRC Maiduguri warehouse to the field.
• Ensures stock is in order, free from pest infection, clean and secure.
• Ensures that no goods are stored directly on the ground.
• Ensures daily adjusting of the Thermostat to maintain the adequate temperature at all times.
• Ensures that bin cards are attached to all batches.
• Organises and controls movement of goods IN & OUT and maintains accurate records.
• Identifies and delivers independently monthly and periodical inventories recorded on stock cards.
• Participate in the monthly and yearly inventory and is accountable for all discrepancies between actual and recorded stock balances on stock cards.
• Ensures the maintenance of the warehouse as well as its - infrastructure (pallets, shelving, electricity and water supply, lighting, air conditioning).

Required Qualification and Experience

• High School Certificate
• 1-3 years similar work experience
• Good command of written and spoken English language
• Very good command of Hausa language.
• Good computer skills
• Good team-spirit
• Ability to work under pressure

Personal Attributes:

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Ability to work independently, capacity to take initiatives, ability to integrate changes in a fast paced environment
• Good communication skills
• Organized, punctual and reliable
• Sound ability to apply ICRC rules and working procedures

Application Closing Date
1st September, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified should send application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org
Or
ICRC, No 7 Bifam Road,
Off Circular Road (Damboa Junction),
GRA,
Maiduguri,
Borno State.

Note:

• Please clearly indicate "Medical Storekeeper Maiduguri" as the subject of your application.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.