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Inventory Officer

The Mater Hospital
Nairobi Posted Oct 27, 2026
On-site

About this role

Inventory Officer

Main Duties:

  • Ordering surgical and pharmaceutical supplies as per scheduled guidelines.
  • Overseeing inventory, replenishing stock, and optimizing stock levels.
  • Carrying out periodic inventory counts and ensuring the correctness of stock levels.
  • Providing reports of the periodic inventories done and participating in stock take exercises.
  • Receiving the materials supplied by the vendor as per the requisition.
  • Checking the materials thoroughly for quality, quantity, specification condition, condition, and expiry date.
  • Delivering invoices of the materials received from vendors to the Accounts department for payment.
  • Following up on stock-outs with procurement and escalating as needed.
  • Monitoring fridge temperatures, chart daily temperatures, and report inconsistencies.
  • Take appropriate action for care and preservation of the materials, and report any breakages and/or expiries.
  • Ensuring safety precautions and measures are observed for the safety of personnel and materials at the store.
  • Categorizing the materials in different product lines and stock in the appropriate locations.
  • Issuing, monitoring, and recording surgical and pharmaceutical materials for use in theatres.
  • Monitoring expiries, breakages, and stock movements.
  • Maintaining accurate stock records and filing stock documents.
  • Any other related duties assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications for the Position

  • Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience, including at least one (1) year in a hospital setting within the surgical stores/division.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Ability to analyze procurement parameters.
  • Demonstrate high level of accuracy
  • High level of Integrity.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills to report findings.

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Deadline: Nov 9, 2026

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