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Inventory/Receival Officer – Warehouse Management Branch

National Health Fund Kingston and St. Andrew, Jamaica Updated: November 26, 2024

Summary

Be responsible and accountable for the receival, management and distribution of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and/or raw materials in the company’s warehouse, ensuring the timely preparation and delivery of orders to health institutions in accordance with operating procedures and company policies.

Responsibilities

  • β€’ Manage the offloading of containers for all incoming shipments within the stipulated timeframe.
  • β€’ Responsible for receiving, inspecting and verifying all incoming goods and reconciling quantity, description, lot number and expiry date with information on invoice and purchase order.
  • β€’ Report all shipment discrepancies including damaged items to the Senior Inventory/Receival Officer or Procurement Division immediately.
  • β€’ Ensure all returned goods are duly authorized and are accompanied by correct documents.
  • β€’ Ensure inventory is being stored and maintained in accordance with specifications outlined by suppliers to ensure items remain in good, saleable condition.
  • β€’ Liaise with Senior Inventory/Receival Officer and Warehouse Pharmacist about out-of-stock, critical items, slow-moving items, soon-to-be expired stock and prepare monthly reports accordingly.
  • β€’ Maintaining inventory accuracy with regards to item description, item code, batch/lot number, expiry date and quantity transferred.

Qualifications

  • β€’ 5 CXC/CSEC Subjects, including English Language and Mathematics
  • β€’ Certification as a Pharmacy Technician or tertiary training in Pharmacology
  • β€’ Formal training in Supplies or Inventory Management
  • β€’ Training in Supervisory Management and/or Client Relationship Management would be an asset
  • β€’ Minimum of three (3) years working experience in a similar capacity preferably with responsibility for the storage of pharmaceutical and/or medical supplies

Additional Information and Instructions

πŸ—“οΈ Application Deadline: Applications should be sent to the following address no later than Thursday, December 05, 2024: 🏒 Human Resource and Administration Division National Health Fund 6th Floor, The Towers 25 Dominica Drive Kingston 5 πŸ”— Click the 'apply' button to go to the application page. ⚠️ Note: We appreciate all responses, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Title

Inventory/Receival Officer – Warehouse Management Branch

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Salary

Not Disclosed

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Work Style

On-Site
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Contract

Permanent

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Experience

Mid-Level

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Education

Associate's Degree

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Sector

Public

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