MedShare

Bridging the gap between surplus and need.

Job Opportunities

Working at MedShare is a challenging yet extremely rewarding experience. Every day is different here, whether we are shipping a container of medical supplies to Kenya, educating and working with our volunteers or hosting a head of state.

Although MedShare has distinct departments, staff work together as a team to support and enrich each other's efforts. It is this open and dynamic environment that has drawn the best people to MedShare and kept them with the organization for years.

MedShare has a competitive benefits package offering all full-time employees (32+ hours) complete health and dental coverage. In addition, MedShare offers an attractive paid vacation schedule and paid sick time. The organization provides ample opportunities to learn about global health issues, medical supply chains and philanthropic fundraising.

MedShare is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, race or ethnic origin, religion, veteran status, physical or medical condition, political affiliations or sexual orientation.

Currently, MedShare seeks:


Programs Associate (San Leandro, CA)

MedShare is a non-profit organization that has a dual mission of providing humanitarian medical aid to developing countries and of helping to improve our local environment. MedShare collects surplus medical goods that are discarded by U.S. hospitals. Shipments are then sent to qualified healthcare facilities in our Northern CA community and 82 developing nations.
 
Currently, MedShare seeks a Programs Associate at our Distribution and Volunteer Center in San Leandro.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
The Associate will have responsibility for managing the Medical Team Store, relationships with hospital partners, managing gift-in-kind offers and will assist the Executive Director on various initiatives and complete assigned administrative tasks for multiple programs. 
 
  • Will  ensure high-quality customer relations with our partners
  • Product procurement and donation management activities
  • Managing the Medical Team Store and related activities
  • This person is the first point of entry for people who visit MedShare - receive visitors, coordinate meetings and visits, and provide hospitality
  • Support for special events, as needed
  • Work on special projects as needed and other duties as assigned
  • Assists Executive Director with development activities
 
Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 
Requirements:
    • Bachelors Degree in business management, nonprofit management or related field (or 3 years of relevant work experience)
    • Detail-oriented, self-motivating, creative, organized and out-going with ability to multi-task and meet hard deadlines in a fast-paced environment
    • Demonstrated interest in international relief, global health and the environment
    • Proficient with computer skills, especially in terms of web research and Microsoft Office
    • Familiarity with the mission of MedShare and desire to enhance its profile
    • Excellent written and oral communication
    • Willingness to take initiative on projects and be a self-starter
    • Fluent in written and spoken English
 
Please visit our website at www.MedShare.org before submitting your resume.
Salary: DOE
 
MedShare has a competitive benefits package offering all full-time employees complete health and dental coverage, as well as a 401k program. In addition, MedShare offers paid vacation schedule and paid sick time. The organization provides ample opportunities to learn about global health issues, medical supply chain management and philanthropic fundraising.
 
MedShare is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, race or ethnic origin, religion, veteran status, physical or medical condition, political affiliations or sexual orientation. We operate a drug-free and smoke-free environment.
 
BART friendly location.
 
*** Requirement *** Please watch the video http://www.medshare.org/media/video-gallery/29
 
If you want to make a difference in the world please e-mail your application to: medsharejobs@gmail.com In the subject line you MUST include the name of the Hospital Materials Manager interviewed doctor interviewed followed by your name”. i.e. “Jane Doe – Your Name” Please include wage history and wage expectations when responding.
 
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