The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) is an independent humanitarian organization of public utility, is permanent and continuous, and has a legal entity and enjoys financial and administrative independence.
SARC was founded in 1942 according to decrees No/540/ 1942 and No/117/ 1966 which regulate the Organisation’s work. It was recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva (ICRC) in 1946 and is committed to upholding the Geneva Conventions and the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Movement of Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies.
Vacancy opening date: 24/01/2024
Vacancy closing date: 03/02/2024
Interested candidates are requested to send their updated CV in English and must be PDF File Only, otherwise will be rejected.
To career@sarc-sy.org E-mail,
Subject “Medical Logistics Officer“
Based In Tarttous
Any resume without Subject will be automatically rejected.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Organizational context (where the job is located in the Organization
The duty station for this position is SARC Medical Warehouse in Qudsayah; SARC has the role of the Movement lead agency for operational field response and coordination among Movement partners.
This role is based in Qudsayah operating in harmony with SARC logistics infrastructure, supporting Medical warehouse operations in addition to assisting the SARC Warehouse Supervisor on the implementation of the Logistics standards and overseeing the daily Medical warehouse jobs. Besides monitors and tracks the pipeline for the incoming shipments and ensures proper handling, receiving, and reporting of goods received promptly. Furthermore, works side by side with the SARC Medical Logistics Officer in headquarters and assists the Warehouse Manager. This role is in charge of maintaining the Medical inventory in the warehouse, issuing the Good Received notes and Waybills updating the Bid cards, and reporting to the Medical Logistics Officer in SARC headquarters.
Job purpose:
An uprising that started in March 2011 has developed into a full-scale armed conflict across the country. The humanitarian situation is one of the worst in modern times. While the entire country has been affected, it is estimated that at least half the population is in direct need of assistance. The absence of protection for the population has raised severe concerns. Through its volunteers, SARC is the main responder to the needs of the people affected by the conflict. The IFRC in Syria is assisting SARC in its humanitarian response through its Emergency Appeal MDRSY003: Syria: Complex Emergency. S
The SARC headquarters emergency response department is looking for a Pharmacist with a strong commitment to RCRC principles and with previous experience in working in humanitarian organizations.
Pharmacists will support central medical warehouse operations that are managed by SARC and provide technical support on the reception of drugs/medical equipment, inspection and quality control, physical management of stock, dispatch arrangement to cater for distribution, and oversee the manual processing of inventory control.
Details on reporting lines: Management reporting line to SARC Medical Logistics Officer in SARC headquarters.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the field medical warehouse operations quality (consumptions, orders & inventory, expiration dates, etc.) in collaboration with the Medical logistic officer and health program coordinators in Headquarters.
- Execute the dispatch requisitions about drug consumables and medical materials according to the Field needs, in line with Syrian medical standards, and close collaboration with the medical and logistic department in SARC headquarters.
- Maintains warehousing, receiving, and distribution operations by initiating, and coordinating with SARC Medical department in the headquarters.
- Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
- Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts, and reconciling with data storage system.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- As and when required support SARC to plan, organize, and maintain any stores/warehouses containing medical/pharma stock, to Federation standards, providing timely stock reports for different stakeholders when required/requested by Logistic Officer SARC HQ.
- Maintain accurate stock records and controls at all times.
- To support quality insurance procedures and ensure implementation of all Medical Warehouse SOPs
- To support and help the Medical Logistics Officer with medical distribution plans, loading plans, and approvals for movements of the goods when needed.
- To perform other duties as may be assigned by the Medical Logistics Officer SARC headquarters.
- Actively work towards the achievement of the SARC goals
- Abide by and work by the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
- Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may assigned by the line manager.
Duties applicable to all staff
- Actively work towards the achievement of the SARC goals
- Abide by and work by the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
- Perform any other related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager
Education and Training
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy.
Experience
- Must have at least 2 years of experience in Pharmacy.
- Preferred to have certification in Inventory Control Management.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Preferred to have certification or training in Medical Logistics.
- Preferred to have 1 year of experience in medical warehouse operations.
- Preferred to have experience in contracting and administration.
- Well-knowledgeable of SARC Logistics standards, policies, procedures, and tools.
Languages and IT Skills:
- Good written and spoken Arabic, and English, and ability to produce reports in both languages.
- Self-supporting in computers (Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Lotus, etc.)
