Position Summary
The Store In-charge will be responsible for managing the hospitals central store operations including procurement inventory control material handling vendor coordination and documentation. The role ensures uninterrupted availability of quality materials and consumables to various departments in compliance with hospital policies cost efficiency and audit standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement & Purchasing
Execute all purchasing activities in line with approved policies and procedures.
Source evaluate and negotiate with vendors for optimum price quality and delivery.
Prepare and process purchase orders requisitions and related documents.
Support departments with quotations and price comparisons for tender processes.
Handle vendor claims related to defective short-supplied or missing items.
2. Inventory & Store Management
Maintain accurate records of stock receipts issues and balances.
Monitor and maintain minimum stock levels for all critical materials.
Ensure timely replenishment to prevent stockouts or overstocking.
Maintain segregation of expired damaged and condemned materials.
Conduct periodic physical stock verification and reconcile discrepancies.
3. Coordination & Administration
Coordinate with user departments to understand material requirements and priorities.
Follow up with suppliers for timely deliveries.
Ensure proper documentation filing and record-keeping of all store transactions.
Maintain hygiene orderliness and safety standards within the store premises.
Generate and submit regular MIS reports on stock consumption and procurement.
4. Compliance & Audit
Ensure adherence to hospital policies statutory requirements and audit standards.
Support internal and external audit processes with accurate documentation.
Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for store and purchase functions.
Qualifications & Experience
Skills Required
Required Skills:
Excellent communication and coordination skills Strong negotiation and vendor management capability Time management and planning skills Leadership and team-handling ability Proficiency in MS Office and inventory management software
Required Education:
/ Graduate or above
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