Medical Logistics Specialist

International SOS Government Medical Services

The specialist is responsible for managing the inventory of medical supplies, equipment, and devices. This includes keeping track of stock levels, performing routine audits, and restocking items as needed.

Provide logistics management related to pharmaceuticals, cold-chain supplies, expendable medical supplies, consumables, durable medical equipment, medical gases, nonmedical supplies, and furniture.

Operate enterprise-level logistics management system that optimizes inventory levels and enables efficient monitoring and life cycle management, demand forecasting, and track inventory across all supply chain stages that maximizes benefits to the guest population while minimizing risk to the USG and the vendor.

Procure tailored devices, including prescription eyeglasses, special shoes, and hearing aids, as required for individual guests. Durable medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, canes, and crutches, shall be supplied by IOM as part of their programming.

Works with medical logistics operations warehousemen to perform receipt, storage, issue, and physical inventory accountability tasks.

Perform Stock Control functions / inventory management through database system.

Perform medical supply chain management systems and functions, to include cold chain management and coordination of biomedical engineering techniques for maintenance and calibration.

Provide Med Log Information and Reports generated to the Program Manager.

Assist contracted entity MSI in the operation, ongoing maintenance, required calibration, and repair of all biomedical equipment used in this contract in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) recommendations.

In instances where equipment becomes unavailable or is out-of-service, collaborate with interdisciplinary team and contracted biomed entity to develop redundant solutions to ensure continuity of services. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, biomedical equipment used in all clinical buildings for patient care or in specified locations around the compound (e.g. AEDs).

The specialist is responsible for receiving and shipping all incoming and outgoing medical supplies, equipment, and devices. They must ensure that all items are properly labeled and packaged, and that they are delivered to the appropriate departments or medical personnel.

The specialist must maintain accurate records of all inventory transactions, including receiving, shipping, and restocking. They must also track expiration dates, lot numbers, and other important information related to medical products.

The specialist must ensure that all medical products and equipment are in compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines. This includes monitoring changes in regulations and updating policies and procedures as needed.

The specialist must effectively communicate with other departments and medical personnel to ensure that they have the supplies and equipment they need to provide quality care to patients.

Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in all communications with coworkers and clients, fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity.

Coordinate daily with requestors, cataloging, purchasing, supply chain management groups.

Assist in development and implementation of supply chain functions.

Maintain supply of medical grade oxygen and medical grade air including the return of empty cylinders.

Update and maintain the warehouse and hospital supply room Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) notice board with current information.

Oversees the cleaning of the warehouse and hospital supply rooms.

Participate in mass-casualty drills twice a year and remain available for on-call coverage.

Complete required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.