Stores Assistant

Uganda Health Marketing Group Ltd. (UHMG) is a Company Limited by Guarantee, whose Vision is “A good life for all Ugandans”. We envision a Ugandan society with good life, when products and services in Reproductive Health, HIV, Malaria and Child Health are accessible, affordable and effectively utilized by all those in need. UHMG is seeking qualified individuals to fill the following positions as part of its team:

POSITION: STORES ASSISTANT -1 POST

DUTY STATION: PRODUCT FACILITY

REPORTS TO : WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

SUPERVISES: INTERNS/CASUAL STAFF

The primary duties of the Stores Assistant is to assist and be a part of the warehouse and stock management team in managing the stocks processes and the general warehouse practices. The job holder will play a key role in stock receiving, counting, record keeping, preparation of dispatches, maintaining order and cleanliness, and keeping the general safety of stocks, staff and the facility, in a way that contributes directly to the company’s

strategic marketing objectives. This position requires a person who has capacity in the areas of basic stocks and store management, system maintenance, supplies, and customer handling knowledge with emphasis Pharmaceutical products with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The person should have the capacity to work under minimum supervision, be proactive, high sense of integrity and honesty with demonstrated sense of organization citizenship behavior. Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist in sorting, pre packing and labeling of invoiced goods before dispatch
2. Assist in dispatching goods to their respective customers
3. Assist in dispatching raw materials and respective packaging materials for secondary packaging
4. Assist in receipt of goods I supplies in to the warehouse
5. Post daily goods’ transactions both receipts and dispatches on to the Bin cards in real time
6. Assist in routine stock taking and daily stock reconciliation
7. Be responsible for categorizing goods/ supplies neatly on to their respective ranks in the ware house
8. Inspect daily cleanliness and hygiene of the stores
9. Manage the daily inspection of drugs in the stores to look for damages spills and expires
10. Assist in secondary packaging at the warehouse
11. As will be instructed from time to time, among other things, provide periodic performance reports

Requirement:
Person Specifications:

Minimum is a Diploma with Science Subjects, stores management training, procurement and logistics management, and any other similar qualifications;
High sense of organization and integrity;
At least 2 years experience working in handling sales and marketing of Pharmaceutical Products;
Good overall sales and marketing knowledge including planning and organizing product presentation, relationship marketing, cycle management, Should be flexible, innovative, with good record keeping, report compilation, communication, interpersonal, and team work skills.
Salary: - USD/month
Experience: 2
How to apply:
To apply: Send or deliver your CV, copies of certificates and cover letter clearly indicating position applied for on the “top left-hand side of the envelope” to: The Human Resources & Administration Manager, Uganda Health Marketing Group Ltd. (UHMG), Plot 20-21,27-28, Martyrs Crescent, Ntinda, or to P. 0. Box 4553, Kampala. Application deadline: 4:30pm on 17th February 2012. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. PLEASE DELIVER YOUR APPLICATION TO THE UHMG RECEPTION