Medical Logistics Officer at Emergency Healthcare Consultants

Emergency Healthcare Consultants (EHCON) is a healthcare consulting company based in Lagos, Nigeria. EHCON focuses on emergency and critical care development through the whole spectrum of care from the prehospital setting to intensive care. EHCON’s core team of trained emergency care specialists have expertise in medical education, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), EMT curriculum design and training, health policy and emergency care system design.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Medical Logistics Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Working Schedule: 8am – 5pm daily with alternate Saturdays.
1st Reporting Line: EHCON Medical Director
2nd Reporting Line: EHCON CEO – Dr Abiola Fasina

Core Working Relationships / Key Stakeholder
Internal:

Medical Directors,
Clinical and Operations staff at the Isolation Center,
Biomedical engineer

External:

Vendors

Objectives

As a medical logistics officer, you will be responsible for organizing and monitoring storage and distribution of goods.
Take leadership in the supply chain management for medicines and medical supplies – procurement, storage, dispatch to appropriate quarters, loss management and reporting.
On a day-to-day basis, carry out a variety of functions required to ensure the logistical needs of the centre are met and that all logistical activities are delivered efficiently, accurately and on-time.
All activities are carried out in line with standard guidelines and procedures.
Ensure proper safety standard for all logistic appliances used at the centre and assess future equipment needs for the centre. Assist in the implementation of operational plans, policies, strategies and equipment standards for the centre and develop training modules relevant for the staff.
Develop tools and supervisory checklist for monitoring, supervision and evaluation of all logistics and supply chain management elements.
The goal is to manage the entire order cycle so as to enhance business development and ensure sustainability and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Track inventory, generate and track procurement order and deliveries
Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services
Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
Generate appropriate spreadsheets for proper record of inventory
Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
Arrange store, catalog goods, plan routes and process shipments
Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained
Ensure adequate logistics preparedness through contingency planning and continuous logistics preparedness reviews;
Coordinate and provide logistics support to ongoing operations
Develop logistical plans for current operations and logistics contingency plans
Develop and execute tools and methodologies to enable effective implementation of logistic plans
Identify added logistic training requirements to attain high working standards
Identify, mobilise resources, implement and report on special logistics operations
Resolve any arising problems or complaints
Perform other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

HND/B. Sc in any field ( corp member can also apply)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of medical terminology
Proficient in standard logistics software and Microsoft Office Suite
Must be able to generate and track Spreadsheets
At least one year working experience in a transport/logistics operation and management
Be a self-starter with attention to detail
Must be flexible, organized, and function well under pressure.
Be fluent in English
Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
Previous experience in a medical practice desired
Should be comfortable working at Medical Centre