Store Keeper

Job Type: Onsite - Full Time
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: Intermediate
Vacancies: 1
Skills: Stored Procedure

Job Purpose

To manage the receipt, storage, issuance, and recording of organizational supplies, medical and non-medical materials, and other inventory items. The Store Keeper is responsible for maintaining accurate stock records, ensuring proper storage conditions, preventing stock shortages and wastage, and ensuring the availability of required materials for smooth organizational operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming goods against purchase orders, invoices, and delivery notes.
• Ensure that received materials meet the required quantity, quality, and specifications.
• Record all received and issued items accurately in stock registers or inventory management systems.
• Issue materials and supplies to authorized departments based on approved requests.
• Maintain proper stock cards, bin cards, and inventory records.
• Monitor stock levels and prepare periodic stock reports.
• Identify and report low-stock items, expired products, damaged goods, and slow-moving materials.
• Ensure proper storage, arrangement, labeling, and classification of inventory items.
• Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile physical balances with recorded inventory.
• Apply the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) or First-Expiry, First-Out (FEFO) principles where applicable.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and security within the store.
• Ensure that medical supplies and other sensitive materials are stored under appropriate conditions.
• Prevent unauthorized access, misuse, loss, and wastage of organizational property.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, and user departments regarding stock requirements and replenishment.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports as required.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

2. Job Specification (JS)

Educational Qualification
• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Relevant store management training is an advantage.

Work Experience
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant storekeeping or inventory management experience.
• Experience in hospitals, clinics, or healthcare institutions is an advantage.

Technical Skills and Competencies
• Knowledge of inventory and stock management procedures.
• Understanding of FIFO and FEFO stock management principles.
• Ability to maintain stock records and prepare inventory reports.
• Basic knowledge of procurement and warehouse procedures.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with inventory management software is an advantage.
• Good organizational and record-keeping skills.

Behavioral Competencies
• Honesty, integrity, and accountability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Responsible handling of organizational property.
• Problem-solving and reporting skills.
• Please clearly indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Email: redathealth155@gmail.com
For Further Information: 0994 03 00 02
Work Location: Bole, behind Alem Cinema, Addis Ababa. Conveniently accessible by public transportation from all directions.