Manager Stores

The Manager Stores position at Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing and optimizing the hospital's store operations, ensuring efficient inventory and supply chain management. The manager leads a dedicated team of five persons, guiding daily activities related to order processing, stock auditing, and warehouse operations. This role demands a strong foundation in public health, healthcare management, or pharmacy-related disciplines, combined with solid experience in managing pharmaceutical inventories within a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate holds an MPhil or masters degree in relevant fields and holds appropriate pharmacy registration and drug sales licenses valid for the hospital. The role requires leadership capabilities to manage and develop the store team, maintain high standards of health and safety compliance, and coordinate logistics to support the hospitals mission. The manager uses analytical, IT, and interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders, ensure accurate demand forecasting, and maintain data integrity for efficient supply chain operations. A strong commitment to the hospitals goals and the ability to influence and inspire the team are essential for success in this role.
Responsibilities

Oversee all store operations including inventory management, warehouse activities, and logistics planning to support hospital functions effectively.
Lead and manage a team of five employees, ensuring proper task allocation, motivation, and performance monitoring.
Implement and maintain inventory control systems, ensuring accuracy through regular stock auditing and reconciliation.
Coordinate supply chain operations including order processing, demand forecasting, and timely procurement of necessary medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
Maintain strict compliance with health and safety standards and hospital policies within all storage and warehouse facilities.
Utilize hospital information systems and IT tools to track inventory movements, generate reports, and analyze stock levels for decision making.
Collaborate with pharmacy and procurement departments to align inventory with patient needs and prevent shortages or overstock situations.
Conduct statistical modeling and data reconciliation to enhance forecasting accuracy and inventory optimization.
Prepare and present reports on inventory status, stock variances, and supply chain performance to hospital management.
Ensure all required licenses and registrations related to pharmaceutical storage and drug sales are current and compliant with regulatory bodies.
Develop continuous improvement initiatives to streamline store processes, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
Recruit, train, and mentor store personnel to build capability and support career development aligned with hospital objectives.
Drive initiatives that align store management practices with the mission and strategic goals of Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital.