Dei BioPharma Ltd
Dei BioPharma Ltd is a biotech and pharmaceutical research firm duly incorporated in Uganda, specializing in the development and manufacture of innovative medicines and vaccines.
The development of our drugs and vaccines manufacturing facility was commissioned on July 6, 2021, by President Yoweri Museveni and Kenya President William Ruto (then Vice President).
The state-of the art facility is situated in Matugga, Wakiso district. Uganda, and shall produce high quality medicines across a wide range of therapeutic areas.
These include malaria, cancer, generies, beta lactums, non betalactums, nutraceuticals, podies.
The manufacturing facility is gearing to produce one billion doses of mRNA vaccines guided by the most stringent global CMP including the US FDA, EU (EMA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) standards.
Announcement Number: DB/05/2025/WH02
Position Title: Warehouse Officer (Number of positions: 03)
Opening Period: 05/05/2025 – 05/12/2025
Series/Grade: L (3)
Salary: Competitive
Who May Apply: All Interested Applicants
Duration Appointment: Indefinite, subject to successful completion of probationary period
Supervisory Position: None
Job Summary:
The Warehouse Officer will be responsible for overseeing the receipt, storage, issuance and inventory management of raw materials, packaging components and finished pharmaceutical products in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP). The role includes monitoring material movement, ensuring traceability, managing environmental storage conditions and maintaining accurate documentation in both manual and electronic inventory systems. The Warehouse Officer will also ensure segregation of quarantined, approved and rejected materials, enforce proper housekeeping and support regulatory and internal audits. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong knowledge of pharmaceutical warehouse operations, ERP systems, stock reconciliation and regulatory compliance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Supervise receipt, inspection and documentation of incoming raw materials, packaging materials and finished goods.
2. Ensure proper classification, labeling and storage of materials in designated warehouse zones under required environmental conditions.
3. Oversee issuance of materials to production according to approved material requisition forms and FIFO/FEFO principles.
4. Maintain real-time inventory records in warehouse management systems or manual logs and support regular stock counts.
5. Monitor expiry dates, stock rotation and re-order levels to ensure material availability and minimize wastage.
6. Ensure proper segregation and handling of quarantined, rejected and expired materials.
7. Maintain documentation in compliance with GMP/GDP including bin cards, material movement logs and reconciliation records.
8. Support preparation and dispatch of finished products to customers or distribution centers in line with regulatory requirements.
9. Coordinate with QA, production and procurement teams to ensure smooth warehouse operations and batch traceability.
10. Enforce safety, cleanliness and pest control measures within the warehouse premises.
Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma In Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Pharmacy or a related field from a recognized institution.
Experience and Competencies:
1. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in warehouse or supply chain operations, preferably in a pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated environment.
2. Proficiency in inventory systems, warehouse documentation and material traceability.
3. Good knowledge of GMP, GDP and warehouse safety practices.
4. Ability to coordinate warehouse staff and prioritize workload effectively.
5. Familiarity with ERP systems or computerized warehouse management tools is an added advantage.
6. Strong attention to detail, organization and communication skills.
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Dei BioPharma Ltd, provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or marital status.
HOW TO APPLY:
All interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their CVs, Cover Letter & Academic documents (addressed to the Human Resources Manager)
All Application documents should be merged as one document in PDF or DOC / DOCX, which should not exceed 10MB
Applications should be sent by email to recruitment@deibiopharma. com with the JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE
Should you not hear from us within twenty one (21) days from the closing date of this advertisement, you may consider your application to be unsuccessful
Deadline: 12th May 2025 by 5:00PM
