Stores Assistant at THPS - Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS)

Exciting Opportunity: Stores Assistant at THPS – Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS)

Stores Assistant at THPS – Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS)

Position: Stores Assistant
Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full Time
Application Deadline: December 27, 2023

About THPS:

Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS) is an indigenous NGO established under the nongovernmental organization act No 24 of 2002 in 2011. THPS collaborates with the Government of Tanzania through the Ministries of Health (MoH) in Mainland and Zanzibar, the Ministry of Gender, Youth, elderly and special groups, Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG), and the Ministry of Home Affairs. THPS aims to ensure accessible high-quality health care and social welfare services to all Tanzanians by strengthening health and community systems. The organization addresses public health burdens such as HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, prevention of GBV, reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent health (RMNHCAH) services, laboratory and health management information systems (HIMS), and COVID-19.

Position Title: Stores Assistant
Report to: Senior Stores Officer
Position Location: Dar Es Salaam

Job Summary:
The Stores Assistant will support the Stores Officer in controlling and recording the movement of all materials delivered to and issued from the THPS stores.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Inspect incoming goods for damage or discrepancies and report to the storekeeper for further action.
2. Receive goods and arrange them properly on store shelves for maximum utilization of storage space.
3. Arrange the delivery of goods to THPS-supported sites and regional offices based on distribution lists or stores requisitions from program teams and regional/zonal managers.
4. Maintain receipts, records, and the issuing of goods from the store.
5. Ensure adequate record-keeping and manage all documentation to confirm the proper tracking and movement of project materials.
6. Assist in maintaining and updating the asset register regularly by ensuring that all newly procured materials are coded, recorded, and shipped to regional offices or across THPS-supported sites.
7. Assist in carrying out regular physical verification of stores to check book balances against actual physical stock, ensuring internal control over issues, damages, pilferage, expiration dates, etc.
8. Assist in processing VAT refund claims.
9. Perform any other duties given by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills required:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management.
2. PSPTB registered under the graduate category will be an added advantage.
3. At least three years of working experience in Stores and Logistics management.
4. Experience working with NGOs and/or donor-funded programs will be an added advantage.
5. Ability to work under minimum supervision.
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
7. Basic computer skills with a minimum of Microsoft Word and Excel application.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send their application cover letter (one page maximum) and CV (four pages maximum) to: recruitment@thps.or.tz by December 27, 2023, with the subject line “Stores Assistant.” Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please do not attach any certificates at this stage.

THPS is an equal opportunity employer; women, people living with HIV/AIDS, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.