Warehouse Officer Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)

The Ministry of Health (MoH), Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S CDC) will be implementing the 2024/2025 Uganda Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA 2024/2025) survey. The survey will assess the prevalence of key Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-related health indicators such as incidence, prevalence, viral load suppression, and risk behaviors in a nationally representative sample, and describe uptake of key HIV prevention, care, and treatment services. The survey will also assess the prevalence of raised blood pressure, raised blood glucose and obesity, and describe facilitators of and barriers to viral load suppression among people living with HIV on ART in two selected regions.
To support this activity, MakSPH seeks to hire highly qualified and experienced personnel for the following temporary positions for the period up to September 30 2025.
JOB TITLE: Warehouse Officer
LOCATION: Kampala
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Laboratory Advisor, the Warehouse Officer will be responsible for the day-today management of the central warehouse in Kampala, including monitoring the reception of goods, storage and organization of supplies, computer-based stock keeping, and expiration management, dispatch of supplies to satellite labs for the UPHIA 2024/2025 project

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Receive goods and supplies, including preparation of goods received notes, and as needed liaise with technical staff to ascertain quality of received goods and supplies.
• Stock Administration for the UPHIA goods and supplies, including keeping an up-todate inventory, appropriate storage conditions
• Proactively monitor and manage expiration dates.
• Distribute stock as needed by users while keeping the necessary records
• Monitor stock consumption rate and request replenishments minimum 2 months before stock-outs trigger.
• Assist in the planning, management and implementation of disposition plans of supplies and equipment.
• Perform any other related duties that the supervisor may reasonably request related to this job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Minimum Diploma in Laboratory Technology or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position in a large organization.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, ABILITIES, AND OTHER SKILLS
• Demonstrated ability to manage timely procurement and delivery of items with tight deadlines.
• Experience with USG as well as local supply chain policies, procedures and practices.

Prior experience with donor-funded projects dealing with HIV/AIDS care and treatment is desirable.
• Prior experience with lab or survey related supplies preferred.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, etc.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Ability to function independently, as well as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
May require periodic trips to partner sites, field sites and/or off-site meetings within Uganda.