Assistant Storekeeper

Mercy Ships is an international charity that brings hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor through state-of-the-art hospital ships. Since 1978, our volunteer crew—made up of medical professionals and skilled workers from over 60 nations—has delivered free surgeries and medical care to over 2.8 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa, transforming lives one patient and one port at a time. Join our global team of over 3,000 volunteers and help us change lives daily. About this role The Assistant Storekeeper is responsible for the inventory control of spare parts, supplies and the maintaining of storage locations in the Technical Departments.

What you will contribute Technical Maintain the inventory of spare parts and consumables for the technical departments Create requisitions for re-ordering as necessary and submit them for approval Receive spare parts and supplies onboard from suppliers’ scheduled shipping containers into the inventory management system, and store them in the correct locations Issue PPE and uniforms as required for technical department crew members Periodic inventory of stock as directed by the Storekeeper Other duties as assigned Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) Follow all safety measures as defined in the company Safety Management System Participate in regular drills and join emergency teams as required by the Safety Officer Report non-conformities, accidents involving personnel or vessel, and hazardous occurrences to the Company Mission Support Share in the support and furtherance of the Christian community through lifestyle and exhortation For This Role, You Will Need STCW Certifications Certificate of Proficiency in accordance with STCW VI/1 Basic Training Certificate of Proficiency in accordance with STCW VI/6-1 Security Awareness Certificate of Examination in accordance with STCW I/9 Medical Fitness and Minimum In-Service Eyesight Mission and Community Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision and committed to its core values Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity and demonstrate accountability Able to live in and contribute to community life, requiring stable and healthy interpersonal skills Ability to solve problems and resolve conflict Administrative Competent in Windows, Microsoft Office Programs Experience in computer software used for inventory and control is preferred Experience with a company-planned maintenance system is preferred but not essential Ability to communicate proficiently in English in both written and verbal forms Skills and Competencies Mechanical aptitude and basic tool handling skills Strong sense of discipline, cleanliness, and attention to detail Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures precisely Good physical condition; capable of working in high-heat and enclosed spaces Team player with a positive attitude toward learning and development Education and Experience Successful completion of Mercy Ships On boarding program for…

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