Jobs at Rakai Health Sciences Program in Uganda - Stores Manager

Job Title: Stores Manager
Reporting to: Program Administrator
Job Purpose:
oversee all operations of Stores to ensure that RHSP stock is efficiently and effectively received, stored and delivered to end users.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
• Overseeing all operations of stores of RHSP.
• Budgeting for stores and Preparing quarterly and annual Section reports
• Establishing and implementing procedures and guidelines on storage, stock control, distribution and logistics management in accordance with departmental plans
• Initiate, formulate and implement systems, procedures and guidelines on storage and stock control management to achieve RHSP departmental goals and objectives
• Planning and determining overall storage capacity requirements and optimum locations for both RHSP stocks and third party procurements in advance, to avoid space constraints
• Categorizing products into unique product classifications in the Store.
• Management of Information Systems, to ensure easy product tracking and reporting.
• Co-coordinating and supervising the receipt of supplies in the stores including allocation of space, equipment and manpower in line with set RHSP receiving procedures
• Planning and managing stock placement locations for received products to ensure quick order processing, and controlling and operating a computerized store management system inventories through automated system tracking of codes, movements, transfers and disposals/Navision.
• Planning for and organizing periodic cycle counts and stocking exercises to provide accountability for stock holding
• Scheduling the utilization, maintenance, repair and replacement of store equipment including their security and safeguard
• Coordinating and supervising order processing in the stores, including planning and allocation of work schedules in accordance with the stores management manual
• Generating, analyzing and reporting on stock positions and consumption patterns for the entire RHSP product range and third party products
• Supervising the safety and hygiene in storage and handling of stocks in line with International storage standards
• Supervising staff and participating in their recruitment, training, appraisal and development and dealing with disciplinary issues, so as to maximize their productivity

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Degree in Logistics and Supply Management or other similar field (desirable). At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in Stores Management . Excellent writing,
computer and organizational skills; Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused
on long-term deadlines and strategy highly desirable; Ability to assess problems and develop solutions; Excellent interpersonal communication skills and excellent organization skills;
Age Limit. 25-44 years.

How to apply:
Only qualified applicants should submit their application letter, valid academic documents and detailed resume (C.V) with three recognizable referees not later than 28th June, 2013 to:
The Human Resource Manager Rakai Health Sciences Program,
P.O. Box 279, KALISIZO
Or Send by E-mail to:- info@rhsp.org


Deadline: 28/06/2013