R-Jolad Plus is a Multi Specialist care provider offeriing a wide range of specialist services using some of the latest technologies to produce the best clinical outcomes for their patients, sister Hospital R-Jolad Hospital limited, a leading private healthcare providers in Nigeria and West-Africa. We are are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Position: Store Officer Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Position Summary
The Store Officer plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate records, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring the timely distribution of items to support patient care and hospital operations.
This role involves maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring stock levels, fulfilling requisition orders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and quality standards.
Core Working Relationships / Key Stakeholders:
Internal On-Site:
All department heads, Management team, Clinical and Non-clinical
External:
Vendors and suppliers, External Auditors, etc.
Accountabilities:
Shall work with and under the supervision of the Pharmacy Procurement Specialist.
Key Responsibilities
Receive, inspect, and verify deliveries of drugs, medical supplies, and stationeries to ensure accuracy and quality standards.
Maintain accurate inventory records using electronic inventory management systems or manual record-keeping
Monitor stock levels, reorder points, and expiration dates of items, initiating procurement requests and replenishment orders as needed.
Organize and arrange stock items in designated storage areas within the Central Drug Store, ensuring proper labeling, categorization, and storage conditions.
Implement FIFO (first in, first out) and FEFO (first expired, first out) principles to minimize waste and ensure the integrity and freshness of perishable items.
Fulfill requisition orders from various hospital departments, clinics, and units in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring proper documentation and recording of transactions.
Conduct regular stock audits, cycle counts, and physical inventories to reconcile discrepancies, identify variances, and maintain inventory accuracy.
Monitor compliance with storage requirements, temperature controls, and safety protocols for storing and handling pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and hazardous materials.
Coordinate with the procurement specialist and vendors to facilitate the procurement process, including order placement, delivery schedule, and invoice reconciliation.
Check for signs of damage, tampering, or contamination, and reject or quarantine items that do not meet quality assurance criteria.
Implement proper handling practices, including segregation of incompatible items, to prevent cross-contamination, degradation, or spoilage of inventory.
Regularly monitor expiration dates and shelf life of drugs, medical supplies, and stationeries, implementing rotation strategies and disposal protocols to remove expired or obsolete items from
Implement recall procedures and communication protocols to ensure timely retrieval, replacement, or disposal of recalled products to minimize risks to patient safety and regulatory
Maintain comprehensive records of inventory transactions, stock movements, and consumption patterns, generating reports and summaries as required by hospital management and regulatory
Participate in emergency preparedness drills and training exercises to ensure readiness for managing inventory during emergencies, disasters, or supply chain disruptions.
Qualifications and Competencies
Higher National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related
Proven experience as a storekeeper, inventory clerk, or similar role, preferably in a healthcare or pharmaceutical
Knowledge of inventory management principles, stock control procedures, and regulatory requirements for handling pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
Familiarity with electronic inventory management systems, barcode scanning technology, and computerized record-keeping software.
Proficiency in managing inventory systems, tracking stock levels, and ensuring accurate
Ability to implement inventory control practices to prevent shortages and
Knowledge of logistics processes, including receiving, storing, and distributing medical.
Experience:
Previous work experience in a hospital or healthcare facility is highly rated
Previous work experience in a hospital or healthcare facility is highly rated
Specialized training in inventory management or logistics is highly rated
Hands-on experience with maintaining accurate inventory records and managing stock
Knowledge of best practices for maintaining compliance in inventory and storage.
Key Skills:
Accuracy in recording and maintaining inventory
Careful inspection of incoming supplies for quality and
Strong organizational abilities to manage and arrange storage space
Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with suppliers, hospital staff, and other stakeholders.
Ability to clearly convey inventory policies and
Ability to perform physical tasks, such as lifting and moving supplies, standing for long periods, and managing large deliveries.
Maintaining health and safety standards in the storage
Capability to prioritize tasks and manage time
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for tracking
Ability to identify and resolve issues related to inventory discrepancies, supply shortages, and storage
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all inventory
Ensuring proper documentation of received, stored, and distributed.
Personal Qualities:
Dependable and punctual, ensuring that tasks are completed on
Trustworthy in handling and managing hospital
Honest and ethical behavior in all professional
Commitment to upholding the hospital’s standards and
Meticulous approach to work, ensuring accuracy and precision in all
Vigilance in monitoring inventory and storage
Flexibility to adjust to changes in inventory levels, supply chain disruptions, and hospital
Openness to new processes and
Ability to work collaboratively with other hospital departments and
Willingness to support team members and contribute to shared
Demonstration of a professional demeanor in all
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional
Focus on meeting the needs of hospital staff and ensuring timely supply of necessary