Store Keeper at eHealth Systems Africa

Purpose of the Job

• The Store Keeper is responsible for all store operations activities including receiving deliveries, coordinating stock, documenting store transactions, maintaining records, overseeing storage and distribution of supplies.
• The Store Keeper reports to the Deputy Manager, Warehouse who jointly oversees  the inventory and coordinates store transactions.

What you’ll Do

• To perform this role successfully, s/he will perform the following responsibilities which may include but are not limited to:
• Receive and inspect all incoming goods; reconcile with purchase orders and waybills; process and distribute documentation as required..
• Report, document and track damaged goods and record discrepancies on orders received.
• Appropriately maintain files containing information of all activities of the unit, such as invoices, order number, receiving date, and shipping date and prepare corresponding reports.
• Receive and keep confidential store documents, files and all approvals.
• Make report of all damaged stocks before taking appropriate actions as instructed by the Warehouse Manager or Deputy Warehouse Manager.
• Handle and document the storage and transportation of goods.
• Maintain and ensure the warehouse environment is in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintain inventory by using inventory management software or excel spreadsheet.
• Participate in promoting a positive, supportive, cooperative team environment.
• Observe safety and security procedures.
• Must always adhere to policies and procedures.
• Will adhere to eHealth Africa Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.
• Work with partner organizations in meeting item storage and withdrawal needs

Requirements
Who you are:

• Minimum of Diploma in Accounting, Stores Management, or any other related field.
• Minimum of two (02) years prior related experience in warehouse and storage operations preferably within NGO/ healthcare, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year experience with an NGO handling similar role. Exhibit professionalism in the workplace at all times.
• Accept responsibility for own actions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills (written and verbal) with both internal team members and external business stakeholders.
• Follow through on commitments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational skills, analytical skills and great attention to details.
• Must have a great understanding regarding health and safety for self, others.
• Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Taking ownership of our work, doing what is needed without being asked, following through.
• Planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost conscious, thinking of better ways to do things.
• Being helpful, respectful, approachable and team oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.  Exhibits a great amount of flexibility in delivering your duties.
• Ability to work in distant locations under minimal supervision.
• Exhibit a high sense security consciousness and alertness at all times;working effectively with security forces to ensure the safety of lives and properties.

Why work for us?

• Life at eHealth Africa means not only working towards saving thousands of lives but also collaborating with dedicated professionals with a passion for innovative technology.
• We offer a series of programs that enables them to pursue a career that fulfills their potential.
• Our team members’ health and well-being is our priority as well as rewarding them for their hard work.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can become louder at times due to group discussions or activities. eHealth Africa is a tobacco-free environment.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee is frequently required to sit and use a computer and/or reach with hands and arms.