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Assistant, Distribution

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Aga Khan University

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programmes and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible to carry out day-to-day operations such as receiving, storage, preservation, handling, issuance, charging of supplies to departments / patient care areas as per organizational safety and quality standards.

Specific responsibilities include:
  • receiving, storing, issuing and distributing supplies to departments/patient care areas
  • assisting in maintaining adequate supply levels in the Distribution Centers
  • reporting any discrepancy and/or damages to the supervisor
  • communicating any low and out of stock items 
  • updating the supervisor with an update on regular basis
  • recording transactions manually/electronically in a timely manner
  • following operational, safety and quality procedures, as per Safety & Security guidelines
  • ensuring smooth handover/takeover at the time of changing shifts
  • maintaining a high standard of customer service
  • developing new ideas to improve distribution quality and efficiency
  • maintaining a clean work area, being responsible for routine cleaning and keeping supply storage locations orderly
  • following institutional policies related to functional responsibilities, code of ethics, discipline, acceptance of gifts, anti-fraud and other HR-related policies. 

Requirements

You should have: 
  • atleast a bachelors degree from an HEC recognized and reputed institution 
  • atleast one to two years of related experience
  • knowledge of inventory management
  • knowledge of basic computer skills
  • proficiency in written and spoken Urdu, basic English is preferred
  • the willing to perform shift duties.

To Apply

​Interested candidates may apply by sharing their CV at human.resources@aku.edu mentioning “10002070” in the subject line. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by January 18, 2023