Stores Officer
Ministry of Health
THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE
NORTH WESTERN PROVINCE
P.O. Box 110099, Solwezi
Employment Opportunities
OPEN TO: ALL ELIGIBLE AND QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
| Opening Date | Closing Date | Work Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 27th July, 2026 | 7th August, 2026 | Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week |
The North Western Provincial Health Office, under the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Project through a Cooperative Agreement (CoAg) with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the positions listed below, to be employed on a ten (10) month contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
SALARY: A competitive package will be offered to successful candidates on a ten (10) month contract basis.
POSITION 9: STORES OFFICER — 1 (ONE) POSITION
| Job Title | Stores Officer |
|---|---|
| Department | Human Resource and Administration |
| Station | North Western Provincial Health Office, Solwezi |
| Reports To | Senior Accountant |
| Number of Positions | 1 (One) |
Job Purpose
To manage the receipt, storage, and distribution of health commodities, supplies, and equipment in order to ensure efficient stock management and continuous availability of essential supplies.
Job Responsibilities
Stock Management
- Undertakes effectively the receipt, verification, and storage of health commodities and supplies in order to maintain accurate and secure stock levels.
Inventory Control
- Undertakes regularly stock counts and reconciliations in order to prevent stock-outs, overstocking, and expiries.
Requisition & Distribution
- Processes and issues requisitions from facilities and departments in a timely manner in order to ensure continuous availability of supplies.
Warehouse Management
- Maintains a clean, organized, and secure storage facility in order to safeguard commodities and comply with storage guidelines.
Reporting
- Prepares and submits timely stock and inventory reports in order to facilitate decision making and accountability.
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
- Full Grade 12 School Certificate / Form V.
- Diploma in Purchasing and Supply, Stores Management, Business Administration, or equivalent.
- Membership with the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) is an added advantage.
- Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in stores or warehouse management.
- Ability to write comprehensive reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Computer literate.
- Integrity, confidentiality, and organizational skills.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates should clearly indicate the position and station they are applying for, and should submit their credentials by hand (in person) or through the Post Office to:
The Principal Investigator
North Western Province Cooperative Agreement
P.O. Box 110099, Solwezi
North Western Province
Closing Date: 7th August, 2026
Applications must include all of the following:
- Application letter clearly indicating the position and station applied for.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).
- Certified copy of National Registration Card (NRC).
- Valid practicing licence/registration with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
- Three (3) traceable referees.
NOTE: Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)-verified qualification documents will be an added advantage for all applications submitted under this announcement.
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