MSI Tanzania is gladly recruiting for the following new exciting position:
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\nStock Controller\u00a0(1 Position) \u2013 Dar es Salaam<\/p>\n
MSI Tanzania, a Non-Governmental Organization, is a social enterprise and a leading provider of family planning, sexual and reproductive health care and allied services. MSI Tanzania is a partner of the Government of Tanzania and a member of the Marie Stopes International (MSI) Global Partnership, which operates in 36 countries worldwide. MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world\u2019s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose.
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\nOur organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
\nJob Summary:
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\nReporting to the Finance Director, the Stock Controller will be responsible for ensuring effective management, accountability, and accuracy of all inventory and commodity movements across Marie Stopes Service delivery channels. This role will oversee inventory control systems, coordinate with procurement and clinical teams to align stock levels with operational needs, and ensure compliance with internal controls, donor, and regulatory standards.
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\nThe Stock Controller will play a key role in minimizing losses, preventing expiries, and maintaining real-time visibility of stock status to support uninterrupted service delivery and financial integrity across all Centers and Outreach operations.
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\nAmong the Key Responsibilities:
\n1: Inventory Control Systems Management
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Develop the MST inventory Control strategy with the aim of controlling losses, generating savings, rationalizing inventory and maximizing proper utilization of essential commodities.
\nDevelop and maintain accurate written procedures for all main inventory control processes and function
\nDevelop work plan for regular stock check and counting.
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\n2: Stock Control
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Manage and maintain the MST\u2019s commodity inventory including stock profiles and stock location
\nProvide guidance and work closely with Outreach Lead and Clinic Lead to ensure stock records are updated daily
\nMaintain and regularly update the price list for all pharmaceutical items, including both purchased and donated stock, to ensure accurate inventory valuation and cost management.
\nOn monthly basis reconcile monthly stock status reports and stock utilization as documented by various data sources (including CLIC and Inflow systems), investigate any significant variances and recommend action to be taken.
\nPrepare monthly commodity reconciliation report to be presented to the Executive Team.
\nReview Inflow System to ascertain if all inventory orders and distribution are properly documented and follow up with Logistic officer in case of any discrepancies.
\nMinimize overstocks and ensure centers and outreach team minimize expiries, damages and losses.
\nConduct regular monitoring and supervision visits to Centers and Outreach teams to review and ascertain if BIN\/Stock card and sheets are updated regularly to reflect stock movement.
\nWork closely with Finance team, Clinic Lead and Outreach to ensure stock check and stock account are conducted and share the stock report as per plan.
\nOrient and coach Centre and Outreach staff on proper documentation and control of inventory.<\/p>\n
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\n3: Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
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Work closely with Procurement team to align orders with stock needs and ensure timely supply.
\nCollaborate with Finance team, Outreach Lead and Clinic Lead to validate stock usage and to ensure centers and outreach teams are conducting daily reconciliation to ensure drug usage, reported service and cash correspond.
\nWork with Donors and regulators (to ensure compliance and transparency).<\/p>\n
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Minimum Qualifications:
\nEducation and Experience:<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
\nCPA (T), ACCA, or equivalent professional certification.
\nAt least 3 years of working on Inventory Management or\/and Accounting.
\nHave a detailed understanding of inventory control \/ management systems.
\nPossess excellent personal organization and business administration skills in accordance with modern best practice method.
\nKnowledge or experience of donor-funded health programs.
\nExperience in managing health commodities \/ medical supplies \/ pharmaceuticals (an added advantage)
\nTraining on Internal control systems is added advantage.<\/p>\n
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\nSkills:<\/p>\n
Strong computer literacy with ability to create working template (including advance skill on utilization of Excel and databases).
\nPossess the ability to work confidently, productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality.
\nFluent English both oral and written.
\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.<\/p>\n
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\nIf you feel that you are able to meet the requirements and you are motivated enough to be part of the team, please send your applications including your curriculum vitae (CV) and a cover letter detailing your suitability and why you are interested in the post to the address below:
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