Profession: field medical logistician

01-06-2012 Job Opportunity Ref. fd-medical-log

Location: Field

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To provide logistics services and support to ICRC health programmes. Key responsibilities are the following:

planning: participate in project designs, anticipate needs for supplies, carry out the procurement for projects, and keep abreast of changes in medical supplies in close cooperation with the Health Department
supply chain management and purchasing, using local suppliers where possible
inventory control: analyse demands, prepare regular forecasts, calculate replenishment orders and initiate procurement accordingly
stores and stock management: manage medical stores ensuring security and maintenance, and making sure that medical stocks are kept in proper storage conditions
distribution management: ensure accurate and complete documentation is prepared for all consignments
customer service: act as a focal point for medical logistic and health staff
quality control
reporting
staff management and training

ideal age: 28 to 35
prepare to accept unaccompanied postings for the first two missions (minimum 12 months each)
excellent command of English; French an asset
registered health professional with commercial training or higher education in logistics and supply chain management
minimum two years field experience in humanitarian health assistance or medical logistics
good knowledge of essential drugs, medical renewables, medical materials and equipment (commercial and/or humanitarian assistance) conversant with information systems,
driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles)
fully conversant with IT tools