DKT Ethiopia is a social marketing organization and an affiliate of DKT International established in 1990 to promote family planning and HIV/AIDS prevention. The three main program areas are prevention of HIV/AIDS, ensuring sustainable access to family planning products and services and improving the survival status of mothers and children.

 DKT Ethiopia invites potential applicants for the post of: Technical Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure storage of products as per manufacturer’s recommendation and compliant to regulatory authority standard.
• Ensure that products are issued from the right batch number and expiry date following FEFO
• Provide technical support on how to maintain supplies, products and storage areas/warehouse. Receive and count stock items, and record data manually and using computer.
• Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
• Conduct annual inventory at the central warehouse and reconcile balance.
• Store items in an orderly and accessible manner by batch at the central warehouse.
• Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps or other labeling equipment.
• Maintain supplies, products and storage areas/warehouse safe and clean in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Keep records on the issue and/or damage of stock and submit report periodically.
• Regularly follow up product shelf life and inspect stock items regularly for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
• Provide assistance or direction to other warehouse workers.

Job Requirements

Qualification/ Competencies

•  Pharmacist with University Degree/BSC in Pharmacy with valid professional license.
• A minimum of 3 years and above related experience preferably with warehouse activities like proper receiving, string and issuing of products, promotional materials and supplies, and also able to deliver work experience letter.
• An understanding, ability and commitment to implementing Regulatory guidelines and policy.
• Ability of very good reading, writing, listening, speaking skills.
• NGO experience is preferable.

 Essential qualities and skills

• Awareness of stores and management regulations and standard procurement procedures;
• An understanding, ability and commitment to implementing warehouse guidelines and policy.
• Commitment to DKT Ethiopia’s and Donor Logistics and Supplies requirement;
• Ability to regularly follow up product shelf life and inspect stock items regularly
• Good communication and Interpersonal skills;
• Ability to withstand pressure
• Ability to make logical and timely decisions
• IT literate

How to Apply

Interested applicants with the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit her/his updated copy of CV, credentials, and supporting letter within five (5) working days after this announcement to the following address.

 DKT Ethiopia Southern Area Office /Hawassa Office Branch Kebele 05, near to Dolce Hotel Tel : 0462202665/0462125036 Hawassa