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:
DUTY STATION: PRODUCT FACILITY
REPORTS TO: LOGISTICS AND PROCUREMENT MANAGER
SUPERVISES: INTERNS/CASUAL STAFF
The primary duties of the Logistics Assistant is to assist and be a part of the logistics, warehouse and stock management team particularly in liaising with supplies and dispatches for inbound and outbound logistics and related supplies. The job holder will play a key role in planning and executing raw materials forecast and dispatch to the packaging sites, preparing packaging updates, receipts and space allocations for such logistics in the warehouses. The person’s roles will also expand to cover record keeping, stock counts and record, and packaging activities coordination in a way that contributes directly to the company’s strategic sales and marketing objectives.
This position requires a person who has capacity in the areas of basic supplies and logistics management, system maintenance, records keeping, and customer handling knowledge with emphasis on Pharmaceutical products with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The person should have the capacity to work under minimum supervision, be proactive and flexible, high sense of integrity and honesty with demonstrated sense of organization citizenship behavior.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Preparing and executing raw material dispatch for secondary packaging activities
2. Coordinating packaging activities at the packaging sites and liaising with both entities on the specific requirements of the stocks demand and packaging outputs
3. Prepare a forecast and receipt reports on a weekly and monthly basis
4. Keeping clear the records of all inbound and outbound logistics and
5. Assist in stock count exercises and analyzing of stocks movement for both inbound and outbound logistics
6. As will be instructed from time to time, among other things, provide periodic performance reports of all the activities of stocks, dispatches, receipts and packaging
Requirement:
Person Specifications:
* Minimum is a Diploma with Science Subjects, logistics, stores management training, procurement and logistics management, and any other similar qualifications;
* 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