Supply Chain Assistant

The Company:

Africa Healthcare Network (AHN) is revolutionizing healthcare in East Africa by establishing the first dialysis chain, delivering high-quality, affordable dialysis services. Committed to addressing the urgent need for quality treatment in the region, AHN combines world-class technical expertise with practical operating experience. While over 97% of kidney disease patients receive care in North America, less than 5% do in East Africa. AHN's mission is to increase access to top-notch care at a lower cost, creating a sustainable model. Currently operating in Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya, AHN aims to make a significant impact on healthcare accessibility.

Job Summary:

As a Supply Chain Assistant, you will collaborate closely with the Supply Chain Officer to ensure impeccable warehouse and inventory management, and timely procurement of consumables, assets, and services. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, this role may involve local travel to our various centers.

Scope of The Role:

• Procurement of consumables, fixed assets, and services

• Warehouse management

• Asset and office equipment management

• Supervision and performance evaluation

• Reporting

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Procurement of consumables and service

• Execute procurement in compliance with our policies and procedures

• Ensure timely supplier payments by coordinating with the finance department

• Guarantee the quality, quantity, and timely delivery of procured consumables

• Oversee centre-level procurement, ensuring alignment with the current policy Warehouse Management

• Streamline receipt and release procedures in the warehouse

• Efficiently manage warehouse inventories

• Conduct regular physical counts and spot checks

• Ensure optimal storage space for consumables

• Maintain thorough documentation for materials released from the warehouse to centers ERP Management

• Post all supply chain documents on the ERPs, including purchase orders, receipts, invoices, and transfers

• Monthly reconciliation with the finance department to ensure inventory balances align Reporting

• Prepare and submit monthly center, warehouse, and supply chain reports to the Supply Chain Officer as per mandatory schedules Others

• Undertake additional tasks assigned by the supply chain officer and the management team

• Collaborate with all departments, closely working with the supply chain officer in executing activities at all levels

Supervisory Responsibilities (Direct Reports):

• Clerical staffs

• Interns / temporary/casual staffs

Desired Competencies:

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration or related field

• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems

Skills/Attributes

•Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

•Effective interaction with management at all levels

•Data review and decision-making capabilities

•Excellent interpersonal and team skills

•Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills

•Exceptional adherence to AHN Values and work ethic

•Focus on results with an efficient process mindset

•Collaboration and feedback encouragement

•Ownership, initiative, and innovation

•High attention to detail

Experience

• Any experience in the healthcare sector or a fast-paced startup environment is advantageous.