Job Description

Medical Warehouse Officer

Company: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Location: Port Sudan, Sudan

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Supply Chain & Medical Logistics

Industry: Healthcare, Humanitarian Operations, Medical Supply Management

Experience: 3–7 Years

Salary: USD 1,500 – 3,200 per month (depending on qualifications and experience)

Reports To: Supply Chain Manager

Position Overview

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Medical Warehouse Officer to oversee the storage, inventory control, distribution, and reporting of essential medicines, medical equipment, and healthcare supplies across operational facilities in Sudan.

The successful candidate will ensure uninterrupted medical supply availability, maintain pharmaceutical storage standards, and support emergency health programs. This position is ideal for professionals interested in Medical Warehouse jobs in Sudan, Logistics jobs in Port Sudan, and Healthcare Supply Chain jobs in Sudan.

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse operations involving medicines, medical consumables, and healthcare equipment.
• Monitor stock levels and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Implement FEFO (First Expired First Out) and FIFO inventory methodologies.
• Coordinate receipt, inspection, and dispatch of medical supplies.
• Ensure proper storage conditions for pharmaceuticals and temperature-sensitive products.
• Conduct regular stock counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Generate inventory reports for management and donor compliance.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to forecast replenishment needs.
• Supervise warehouse assistants and logistics support staff.
• Ensure compliance with WHO pharmaceutical storage standards.
• Maintain warehouse security and risk management procedures.
• Support emergency response supply distribution activities.

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Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field.
• Professional certification in Warehouse Management or Supply Chain Management is advantageous.
• Training in pharmaceutical inventory management preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in medical warehouse operations.
• Experience with humanitarian, NGO, hospital, or pharmaceutical supply chains preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory management software and reporting systems.
• Experience handling donor-funded medical programs is advantageous.

Required Technical Skills

• Medical Inventory Management
• Pharmaceutical Storage
• Supply Chain Operations
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Stock Reconciliation
• Logistics Coordination
• Procurement Support
• Inventory Auditing
• Distribution Planning
• Data Analysis
• Excel Reporting
• ERP Systems
• Cold Chain Management
• Documentation Control
• Risk Management

Training & Professional Development

The selected candidate will receive:

• Advanced warehouse management training.
• Medical logistics certification programs.
• Humanitarian supply chain workshops.
• Inventory software training.
• Pharmaceutical handling and storage certification.
• Leadership and supervisory development programs.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory accuracy rate.
• Stock availability levels.
• Order fulfillment efficiency.
• Warehouse compliance scores.
• Loss and damage reduction.
• Timeliness of inventory reporting.
• Cold chain compliance performance.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive international NGO salary package.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• Housing and transportation assistance.
• Annual leave entitlement.
• Professional development sponsorship.
• Emergency deployment allowances where applicable.
• Performance-based salary reviews.

Career Progression Opportunities

High-performing employees may advance into:

• Senior Medical Logistics Officer
• Supply Chain Coordinator
• Pharmaceutical Supply Manager
• Warehouse Operations Manager
• Regional Logistics Specialist

Candidates interested in Medical Warehouse jobs in Sudan and Healthcare Logistics jobs in Port Sudan will find strong career growth opportunities within humanitarian and healthcare sectors.

Additional opportunities in healthcare and logistics across North Africa can be explored through: Jobs in Egypt

Application Requirements

Interested applicants should submit:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Academic Certificates
• Professional Certifications
• National Identification Documents
• Three Professional References

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is committed to equal opportunity employment and maintaining the highest standards of medical supply management in support of life-saving healthcare programs.