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Operation Theatre Stock Controller

MP SHAH HOSPITAL
Kenya Full Time Ksh Confidential

Job description

The Operation Theatre Stock Controller is responsible for managing and maintaining the inventory of pharmaceutical products and surgical consumables within the operation theatre. The role ensures that all necessary supplies are available for surgical procedures, and stock levels are maintained in compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibility

1. Inventory Management:
• Monitor and manage inventory levels of pharmaceutical products and surgical consumables.
• Ensure that stock levels are adequate and reorder supplies as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of stock usage, orders, and receipts, with particular attention to expiration dates and batch numbers.
2. Stock Control:
• Regularly audit stock to identify discrepancies, potential shortages, or expired products.
• Implement stock rotation procedures to minimize wastage and ensure the availability of fresh, sterile supplies.
• Coordinate with suppliers and the pharmacy department for timely delivery and restocking of items.
3. Pharmaceutical Handling:
• Ensure proper storage of pharmaceutical products according to manufacturer guidelines, including temperature control and security.
• Maintain accurate documentation for controlled substances, adhering to legal and hospital regulations.
• Collaborate with pharmacists to ensure compliance with medication safety protocols.
4. Surgical Consumables Handling:
• Prepare and organize surgical kits, ensuring all necessary consumables are included and ready for scheduled procedures.
• Oversee the sterilization and maintenance of surgical instruments and consumables.
• Manage the safe disposal of biohazardous waste and expired materials.
5. Coordination with Surgical Team:
• Work closely with surgeons, nurses, and other theatre staff to ensure that all required pharmaceutical products and consumables are available and accessible.
• Respond to urgent requests for additional supplies during surgical procedures.
6. Record Keeping and Reporting:
• Maintain detailed records of all stock movements, including incoming and outgoing pharmaceutical products and surgical consumables.
• Prepare reports on inventory status, usage trends, and any issues related to stock management.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures, as well as local and national regulations regarding pharmaceutical and medical supplies.
7. Quality Assurance:
• Conduct regular quality checks on inventory to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Identify and report any issues with product quality, including damaged, expired, or recalled items.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to inventory management and control.
8. Training and Support:
• Provide training to theatre staff on inventory procedures, safe handling of pharmaceuticals, and proper usage of surgical consumables.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for inventory management.

Qualifications

1. Diploma or certificate in Inventory Management, Pharmacy Technology, or a related field or any professional qualification in Supply Chain Management
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in inventory management, with experience in handling pharmaceutical and surgical products preferred.
3. Minimum of two years working experience in a similar position
4. Professional qualification in Accounting will be an added advantage
5. Pharmacy technician trained is an added advantage
6. Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
7. Proficiency in inventory management software and tools.
8. Knowledge of pharmaceutical handling regulations and best practices.
9. Ability to lift and move heavy boxes and equipment. Prolonged periods of standing and walking.

Interested and qualified candidates in the above positions are encouraged to forward their applications to the hospital recruitment portal through the link below: https://recruitment.mpshahhosp.org:6670/careers on or before 31st August 2024

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Job Summary

Published On: 2024-08-20

Vacancy: 2 Positions

Job Nature: Full Time

Salary: Ksh Confidential

Location: Kenya

Deadline: 2024-08-31

Company Detail

Located in Parklands Area in Nairobi, M.P. Shah Hospital is a modern 217-bed facility which is home to highly skilled and experienced specialists and professional medical staff. For generations, we have been ranked among the best private hospitals in Kenya because of our excellent standards and the high quality of services and personal care we provide. We are pacesetters in our field, inspired by our core value of care. We care about the dignity of our patients and strive to become a one-stop healthcare provider in East and Central Africa. We operate under the umbrella of the Social Service League which is a non-racial, non-religious, non-political charitable institution. The scope of the social service league includes the main hospital in Parklands, the Village Market Medical Clinic, and the Dinshaw Byramjee Dispensary and Dental Unit located in Nairobi downtown, at Ronald Ngala Street.