Hospital Store Keeper (Clinical Staff)
A Hospital Store Keeper with a medical background plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the hospital’s supply chain, particularly regarding the management of medical consumables, pharmaceuticals, laboratory reagents, and clinical equipment. This role is specifically designated for trained healthcare professionals—such as registered nurses, medical laboratory scientists, or pharmacy technicians—who possess both clinical knowledge and a working understanding of hospital logistics.
The store keeper is responsible for receiving, inspecting, and verifying the quality and quantity of incoming medical supplies. They ensure that all items are correctly stored under proper conditions—such as maintaining cold chain protocols for temperature-sensitive items—and are organized in a way that supports easy tracking and access.
With their clinical background, the store keeper understands the usage, importance, and handling precautions of various medical items. This knowledge allows them to coordinate effectively with different departments—including wards, the laboratory, pharmacy, and operating theatre—to distribute supplies accurately and respond to urgent medical needs without delay. They also play a key role in forecasting stock needs by analyzing consumption trends and engaging with procurement teams to prevent shortages or overstocking.
Daily responsibilities include updating inventory records, maintaining stock registers or inventory software, and preparing routine stock reports for hospital management or external auditors. The store keeper must also monitor expiration dates, manage stock levels, and report any damaged, expired, or soon-to-expire items. They are expected to uphold high standards of infection control and safety when handling sterile items, laboratory chemicals, or hazardous materials.
To qualify for this role, the candidate must be a registered healthcare professional with at least two years of clinical experience. Prior experience in inventory or materials management is advantageous but not mandatory. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to use basic computer applications for stock management. Ultimately, this position bridges clinical knowledge with logistical oversight to ensure the hospital’s supplies are safe, accessible, and efficiently managed.
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- Address Shorsh Street (Kani ba), Opposite of White City, As Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
- Salary Offer It will be discussed during the interview.
USD It will be discussed during the interview. Month How to apply If you are interested, please send your CV to this E-mail address: [email protected]
