Receiving Officer/Storekeeper June 26

Job Summary

Responsible for all receiving functions and document control 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Receives, inspects, verifies and accepts all supplies and equipment delivered to the institution.
  • Verifies received items against issued purchase orders and checking the cartons conditions against damage
  • Accurately processes all necessary paperwork/documentation, such as packing slips, bills of lading, receiving reports, control copies, and logs, so that payments can be authorized.
  • Prepares all items for return shipments and coordinating this with the user department and with purchasing.
  • Accurately prepares and processes in the ERP System all documentation concerned with receiving by the institution. This includes receiving reports, receipts, return to stock credits, returns to vendors, etc.
  • Assist the Clerks in paperwork and filling and maintain store records and files
  • Delivers ordered items to the customers’ departments and locations
  • Ensures that the Receiving Area is kept clean, dust free, and in compliance with all safety, infection control procedures.
  • Operate forklifts and other materials handling equipment
  • Adheres to strict filing procedures and to confidentiality of information.
  • Ensures compliance with MM department policies and procedures.
  • Unloads items that are received at the loading dock
  • Assists with other functions as required.

 

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Education

Diploma in Business Administration or any Applied Sciences

Experience

  • Minimum 1-3 years working in a similar hospital setting
  • Strong knowledge of all medical, surgical and healthcare products
  • Strong Knowledge of the use of medical consumables and disposables including specialized items used in the Operating Theaters and Special Procedure Areas, 

Preferred

  • Previous experience dealing with automated inventory control systems. 

Skills and Abilities

  • Working as a team member
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • English Language competency

Working conditions

  • Fixed 8 – 12 duty hours to meet operational needs.
  • Fast paced environment

Physical requirements

  • Repetitive motions: moving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.   
  • Prolonged walking, standing and sitting

Direct reports

  • NA
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