Salary per annum: $1,753,837 – $2,358,715 per annum
Job Purpose:
Under the general direction of the Stores Manager, the Inventory Officer is responsible for maintaining the inventory records of the Ministry of Health & Wellness, and the external divisions that fall under the purview of the Ministry’s head office.
Management/Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintains the Department’ s inventory system
- Prepares and maintains updated inventory records of all equipment, furniture and sundries at Head Office, National Public Health Laboratory, Blood Bank, In-Service Education Unit, Health Facilities Maintenance Unit, Shalimar Stores, Staff Residences – Manley Meadows, Flamingo Complex, National Chest Hospital and Allerdyce Inn
- Prepares Master Inventory List
- Updates Master Inventory List
- Marks furniture and equipment to ensure MOH ownership
- Keeps record of inventory transferred/removed to other divisions
- Issues and updates annual inventory record to ensure that the MOH’s assets are accounted for
- Prepares record/document of usage pattern, depreciation and life cycle of items to assist in determining the present and future value of these assets
- Conducts periodically inventory checks at all locations in order to maintain an updated inventory record
- Prepares and submits document/list for the Board of Survey to the Ministry of Finance & Planning seeking approval for the disposal of obsolete furniture and equipment
Technical/Professional Responsibilities
- Knowledge of Government’s Policies and Procedures
- Knowledge of Inventory Management
- Knowledge of Records Management;
- Knowledge of Supplies Management
- Proficiency in the use of relevant computer software including spreadsheet and other computer applications
Minimum Required Education & Experience:
- Associate/Diploma in Public Administration/Management Studies or equivalent;
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in Stores Management.
OR
- Training in Supplies Management
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in Store Management
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Tuesday, February 7, 2023, to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
jobs@moh.gov.jm
The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.