Central Store Manager at Lagoon Hospitals

Lagoon Hospitals has consistently been providing healthcare of international standards in Nigeria. Established in 1984 by Professor Emmanuel and Professor (Mrs.) Oyin Elebute, and commencing operations in 1986 as a provider of integrated healthcare services, Lagoon Hospitals is currently the largest private healthcare services Group in Nigeria with six healthcare facilities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Central Store Manager

Location: Lagos

Key Duties / Responsibilities / Accountabilities
Stock & Supply Chain Management:

• Ensure strict adherence to the stock requisition system to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent shortages.      
• Monitor stock movement, prevent stockouts, and proactively manage inventory replenishment.
• Ensure adherence to the Drug Formulary and other regulatory stock guidelines. 
• Oversee environmental storage conditions, ensuring compliance with temperature, humidity, and safety standards.

Reporting & Compliance:

• Generate accurate and timely reports, including weekly stock balances, stock movement reports, stock count reports, stock-out reports, and utilization data. 
• Ensure full compliance with procurement and financial policies in receipt, storage, and distribution of goods.
• Maintain and review department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to drive efficiency and compliance.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring accurate and transparent stock records.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with the procurement team to ensure proper documentation, including Goods Received Notes (GRNs), invoices, and requisitions.  
• Partner with hospital store managers, providing guidance, training, and oversight to ensure consistent and efficient inventory management across all locations.      
• Collaborate with pharmacy, laboratory, nursing, and other clinical teams to ensure the availability of necessary stock items.   

Leadership & Process Improvement:

• Supervise the central store team and provide functional oversight to hospital store supervisors.        
• Initiate and lead quality improvement projects to enhance supply chain efficiency. 
• Provide training and mentorship to store managers, ensuring continuous professional development.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.