Stores Assistant

Description

Job Title:  Stores Assistant (Fresher Jobs)  

Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)

Duty Station: Lubowa, Uganda

Reports to: Head Stores

About Organisation:

The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Receive and verify incoming stock, ensuring accuracy in quantity and quality.
  • Properly store items in designated locations while maintaining a clean and organized storage space.
  • Issue and dispatch stock as per approved requests, ensuring proper documentation.
  • Maintain up-to-date inventory records and conduct periodic stock-taking exercises.
  • Assist in monitoring stock levels and reporting any shortages or discrepancies.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and storage regulations, including proper handling of sensitive materials.
  • Prepare and submit stock reports to the Procurement & Logistics Officer.
  • Assist in the disposal of obsolete or expired stock in accordance with institutional guidelines.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement & Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Business Administration.
  • A minimum of 1 (one) year of relevant experience, preferably in a research, healthcare, or NGO setting.
  • Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) is preferred.
  • Proficiency in using inventory management software and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High level of integrity and ability to maintain accurate records.

 

Applying Instructions

All applications should be addressed to The Manager Human Resource & Development Joint Clinical Research Centre via [email protected].

Applicants are STRICTLY advised to apply with a cover letter and CV combined in one PDF document not exceeding six pages, quoting clearly the Position in the subject line e.g. Project Manager-Clinical Research.

 

Label the PDF document with your full name.