Skip to Content

Supply Chain Assistant

--MedGlobal PS--

Apply Now!

Job Title: Nutrition Supply Chain Assistant

Job location: Palestine, Gaza (Middle & South, North)

Reports to: Programs Coordinator


JOB SUMMARY

The Nutrition Supply Chain Assistant supports the logistics and procurement functions specific to nutrition and food assistance programs under the supervision of the Logistics & Procurement Coordinator. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant handling, tracking, and storage of nutrition commodities in line with MedGlobal’s internal policies and donor regulations.


MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Receive and inspect nutrition-related deliveries (e.g., therapeutic foods, micronutrient powders, fortified products) to ensure quantity, quality, and documentation compliance.
  • Verify delivery notes and waybills for completeness and accuracy before signing.
  • Handle and store specialized nutrition commodities in accordance with temperature control and shelf -life requirements.
  • Assist in inventory organization, including unpacking, shelving, and stock rotation based on expiry dates (FEFO).
  • Prepare and dispatch nutrition supplies to field clinics and distribution points as per approved requests.
  • Ensure proper documentation and filing for all inventory movements, damages, and returns.
  • Support monthly physical stock counts and reconcile discrepancies with the database.
  • Maintain the cleanliness, hygiene, and orderliness of storage facilities, especially areas storing food items.
  • Report issues such as spoilage, stock-outs, and pest infestations immediately to the supervisor.
  • Collaborate closely with medical and nutrition teams to ensure timely replenishment of nutrition stock and kits.
  • Participate in coordination meetings and training related to nutrition logistics and supply chain best practices.


QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • University degree is a must, preferably in logistics, nutrition, public health, supply chain management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in warehouse/logistics operations, preferably in nutrition or health programs.
  • Understanding of food safety, cold chain, and inventory principles relevant to nutrition programs.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures for handling sensitive commodities.
  • Good teamwork, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to use stock management tools (manual or digital) and generate simple inventory reports.
  • Physically capable of lifting and organizing stock, including during high-demand periods.
  • Familiarity with humanitarian supply chain practices and donor compliance (e.g., UNICEF, WFP) is a plus.


ABOUT MEDGLOBAL

MedGlobal is a global humanitarian non-profit organization providing medical and health education services to people in need, including refugees and displaced persons, in disaster and underserved regions. The organization is composed of medical and public health professionals of diverse backgrounds.

CODE OF CONDUCT

MedGlobal Code of Conduct reflects the profession’s core set of beliefs and values of care, respect, trust, and integrity. These beliefs and values are fundamental to MedGlobal employees, volunteers, interns, consultants, and contractors to guide their practice and conduct. The Code is organized into categories, as follows:

1. Always act with fairness, honesty, integrity, and openness; respect the opinions of others and treat all with equality and dignity without regard to gender, race, color, creed, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

2. Provide a positive and valued experience for those receiving service within and outside MedGlobal.

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to MedGlobal, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. MedGlobal is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation.

DISCRIMINATION, ABUSE AND HARASSMENT POLICY

MedGlobal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, harassment (sexual or otherwise), based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. MedGlobal employees and related personnel must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside the organization.