We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
SCI - Afghanistan
Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.
We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Coordination with H&N programmes and supply chain
• Work closely with the Pharmacy team at province level in the Health and Nutrition team.
• Support the Health and Nutrition Leads and/or Coordinators to ensure no stock out and seamless stock distribution to the MHTs.
• Ensure coordination with the Supply Chain team at Kabul level.
• Support programme teams with stock movements between projects, with strong TiM management.
Maintaining a clean and well-organised warehouse:
• Ensure that the warehouse is clean, secure (with security features) and well-organised.
• Store on the basis of FIFO and FEFO (first expiry first out).
• If necessary, lead on the coordination with Admin to ensure pest control.
• Ensure that the warehouse is locked and has resources in place to prevent theft, flooding and/or fire.
• Ensure that storage space is utilised to the best way possible.
• Ensure that there is enough space available for receiving and checking orders.
• (If applicable) Ensure that pharmaceuticals are stored at the current height and temperatures according to mandatory standard operating procedures.
Receiving and dispatching goods:
• Ensure that procedures are strictly followed and that all necessary forms are used, filled and filed correctly during receipt, storage and dispatch of the supplies.
• Ensure in cooperation with logistics department that temperatures, humidity & light exposure are in accordance with drugs in pharmacy using standard tools, like daily control of temperature.
• Ensure that cold chain and air conditions are functioning properly.
• Check quality and state of orders received checking package status, packing lists, expiry dates and batch numbers.
• Ensure proper disposal of expired medicines according to SCI safety standards and waste management protocols in collaboration with pharmacy supervisor & logistics department.
• Ensure that no material is taken out of pharmacy without prior authorization from Health and Nutrition Coordinator.
• Inform line manager of possible ruptures of stock or drugs that are close to expiring.
• Update bin card and stock cards when goods are received or dispatched.
• Ensure the GRN and SRF are recorded correctly in the TIM system when goods are released.
• Bear responsibility for the unloading of inbound and outbound deliveries.
• Conduct stock checks and stock reconciliations on a regular basis.
• Be aware of any document regarding detailed responsibilities of pharmacists at field level (ex Rational use of medicine and to provide consumption information).
Reporting:
• Verify and submit accurate and high-quality stock reports.
• Ensure that the TIM system is up to date with correct information through daily inputs.
• Close follow up with Country office medical warehouse officer for near to expire SOFs.
Miscellaneous:
• Abide by policies that prohibit fraud, nepotism, corruption and/or bribery.
• Maintain a strong awareness of Child Safeguarding policies.
• Operate with the highest standards of professionalism, and in a manner that is gender-sensitive and in compliance with Anti-Harrassment and PSEA policies.
• Be willing to support and/or participate in humanitarian responses where required.
• Be willing to support and/or participate in trainings and other capacity strengthening initiatives for partners where required.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
• holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• willing to take disciplined risks.
• Willing to work late in emergency cases.
Integrity:
• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
QUALIFICATIONS
• 2+ years medical warehousing experience and Pharmacy/high school certificate
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
• 2+ years of medical warehousing and/or supply chain experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as a team player
• Fluent in English, Pashto and Dari
• Good self-starter with effective time management skills
• Willingness to change working days and hours where there is need
• Experience of logistics, procurement and supply chain management
• Strong skills in coordinating and collaborating with others in partnership
• Positive, solution-driven, respectful and with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• IT skills (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Desireable
• Fluency in English
• Experience working in health emergencies across multiple areas of Afghanistan
• Previous experience in NNGOs/INGOs, UN etc.
Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.
Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.
It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.
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