3 Associate Specialist jobs in Qatar

Company Description
International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include "hands on" direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips:

Job Description
The primary function of the Medical Logistics (Warehouse) Specialist is to provide support for the program through materials and logistics movement coordination training, material status tracking, and overall supply support.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.
Qualifications
Experience Required:

• Ability to multi-task effectively, prioritizes and execute against multiple priorities.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and functional disciplines.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Extensive fundamental knowledge of logistics and supply principles and supply chain management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong team building and team-member skills.
• Experience on a military site, working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in supply chain/logistics/warehousing.

Education Required:

• High school degree or equivalent; associate degree in a related field such as business management or logistics management preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, and outdoors with exposure to environmental heat, humidity, sunshine, rain, and wind.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• May require bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely negotiate flights of stairs.

Other Special Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.
• This position is unaccompanied.
• Ability to obtain a base security clearance is required.
• Must be able to relocate to Qatar.
• A valid passport in Country of Record is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation.
• You must maintain a current passport during your stay.

Additional Information

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.
Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.
International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.