Locum Pharmacy Storekeeper – Homa Bay – 2025

Locum Pharmacy Storekeeper – Homa Bay – 2025

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• Position: Locum Pharmacy Storekeeper
• Location: Homa Bay, Kenya
• Type of Job: Locum
• Number of Posts: 1
• Job Category: Logistics/Procurement
• Salary: Competitive (As per MSF guidelines)
• Reporting to: Project Pharmacy Activities Manager
• Application Deadline: 5th March 2025

Join a Global Humanitarian Organization as a Locum Pharmacy Storekeeper

Are you passionate about pharmaceutical logistics, inventory management, and medical supply chain operations? This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a globally recognized humanitarian medical organization that has been providing emergency medical assistance for over 50 years. If you are a detail-oriented pharmacy storekeeper with expertise in managing medical stock, logistics, and warehouse operations, we encourage you to apply for this role in Homa Bay, Kenya.

About Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, is an independent international medical humanitarian organization committed to providing medical care in conflict zones, epidemic outbreaks, and disaster-affected regions. With a presence in over 70 countries, MSF delivers lifesaving healthcare where it is needed the most.

Since 1996, MSF France has been actively operating in Kenya, offering medical support and strengthening the healthcare system. In Homa Bay, MSF France works closely with HBCTRH to improve adult inpatient medical services, TB treatment, and chronic disease management at multiple decentralized locations.

Key Responsibilities of the Locum Pharmacy Storekeeper

As a Locum Pharmacy Storekeeper, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the availability and safety of pharmaceutical supplies while maintaining accurate inventory records. Your responsibilities include:

1. Medical Supply Chain & Inventory Management

• Supervise pharmaceutical stock levels and maintain a continuous supply of medical products.
• Receive and verify incoming medical shipments, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting any discrepancies.
• Ensure all incoming and outgoing stock is correctly recorded in IsyStock and stock cards.
• Track consumption trends, report any unusual patterns, and notify the Pharmacy Manager of potential shortages.
• Conduct routine inventory checks and assist in preparing monthly consumption reports.
• Support the forecasting and procurement of medical stock, ensuring a well-managed supply chain.
• Prepare orders for internal departments while ensuring proper dispatching and packaging.
• Monitor expiry dates and alert limits to prevent stock-outs or wastage.
• Facilitate the timely refilling of medical kits for expatriate houses and MSF vehicles.

2. Warehouse Management & Storage Conditions

• Ensure all pharmaceutical storage conditions comply with MSF protocols.
• Maintain proper temperature and humidity levels for medical storage.
• Monitor and manage cold chain products in collaboration with the logistics department.
• Enforce strict security measures to prevent theft, loss, or damage of medical supplies.
• Ensure only authorized personnel have access to restricted pharmacy areas.

3. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain and archive medical supply documents for audit and compliance purposes.
• Prepare donations and loaned medical supplies as per the directives of the Pharmacy Manager.
• Participate in emergency response operations when required.
• Adhere to all pharmaceutical safety guidelines and inventory control protocols.

Qualifications and Skills Required

To be successful in this role, you should have the following:

Educational Background

• Essential: Secondary school certificate.
• Desirable: Certification or diploma in Pharmacy or Supply Chain Management.

Work Experience

• Essential: Minimum 2 years of proven experience in pharmacy storekeeping or warehouse management.
• Desirable: Previous experience working with MSF or other NGOs in the medical supply chain.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, and Internet).
• Knowledge of inventory management systems such as IsyStock is an added advantage.
• Experience with cold chain storage and medical supply chain logistics.

Language Proficiency

• Fluent in English and Swahili.

Core Competencies

• Results and quality orientation
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Behavioral flexibility
• Commitment to MSF principles
• People management and development

Company Culture and Values

At MSF, we are committed to:

• Delivering humanitarian medical aid with neutrality, impartiality, and independence.
• Upholding the highest ethical standards in healthcare delivery.
• Providing a safe and inclusive workplace for all employees.
• Encouraging workforce diversity and equal opportunities.
• Ensuring a strict zero-tolerance policy against harassment, exploitation, and discrimination.

How to Apply for the Locum Pharmacy Storekeeper Position

If you meet the above qualifications, submit your motivation letter, updated CV, and a valid license as a single file with the subject line “Locum Pharmacy Storekeeper – Homa Bay” to:
msff-kenya-recruitment@paris.msf.org

Application Deadline: 5th March 2025

Important Notice:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• MSF does NOT charge any application or recruitment fees.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women and persons with disabilities to apply.
• By submitting your application, you consent to MSF’s data protection policy. Your personal data will only be used for recruitment purposes and will not be shared or sold under any circumstances.

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Take the Next Step in Your Career – Apply Today Become part of a mission-driven global team dedicated to saving lives and improving healthcare systems. If you are a pharmacy storekeeper passionate about medical logistics and inventory management, apply now and contribute to lifesaving humanitarian work in Homa Bay, Kenya.

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