IntroductionAga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high-quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi Outreach Division is a rapidly growing network of 52 medical centres spread over East Africa. These medical centres feature three to five consulting rooms with a practice that is home to specialists, qualified medical officers, highly experienced nurses and constant reception cover. The clinics offer an on-site pharmacy and laboratory as well as imaging services. There is high expectation for staff to provide high quality professional services. Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Stores and Inventory Controller, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Division. Job Purpose:To control the movement of stock items to and from the warehouse/store to various departments/division of AKUH so as to meet the supply needs and service expectations of internal and external AKUH customers. Key responsibilities:·Ensure that correct quantities and item description indicated on the issue note corresponds with physical stocks issued by the stock controllers.·Verify the number of packages being dispatched against the waybill raised for outreach requests.·Raise waybill with logistics providers for the outreach dispatches.·Ensure that parcels are well packed and labeled before they are handed over to transport providers.·Ensure that stocks are delivered to end users in the shortest time possible.·Contact the users (outreach centres) to acknowledge the about what have been dispatched from the main stores.·Tracking any late deliveries or misroutes that may occur in connection with the transport service providers.·Daily preparation of distribution of checklist report·Work in harmony with stock controllers and the outreach administration for effective distribution of materials in the centres.·Ensure that emergency issues in the hospital are urgently delivered.·Ensure all calls too the issue bay extension are answered in good time.·Ensure all items sent by courier are weighed and records kept.·Share records of weight with contract and services team weekly·Track waiting time of users coming to the issue bay directly and provide a daily report.·Review delivery schedules to ensure even distribution of workload and bring about efficiency.·Any other duties as may be assigned from time to timeQualifications, experience and skills requirements:·Business-related Diploma or Certification. ·Membership to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) or Chartered Institute of Logistics (CILT) or Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) will be an added advantage.·At least one year of work experience in a inventory handling ·Ability to work in a team, has initiative and is proactive·Excellent customer service skills and customer focus, ·Excellent interpersonal/ communication skills·Ability to lift heavy boxes, climb and bend.·Knowledge of warehousing/stocking
