Office Assistant

• *Job Summary**

We are looking for a responsible and organized Office Assistant to manage office supplies, consumables, courier dispatches, and the transportation of diagnostic samples between hospitals, laboratories, and designated collection locations. The role involves local transportation within Thrissur city and intercity transportation between Thrissur and Ernakulam.

• *1\. Responsibilities – Office Assistant**

• Maintain and organize office supplies, diagnostic consumables, stationery, and other operational materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain accurate stock registers.
• Identify replenishment requirements and prepare purchase requests.
• Purchase office supplies, consumables, and other materials as authorized by management.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers regarding availability, pricing, and timely delivery of materials.
• Verify received items against purchase orders and invoices, ensuring the correct quantity and quality.
• Maintain records of purchases, invoices, stock receipts, issues, and balances.
• Ensure proper storage and organization of inventory and monitor expiry dates of diagnostic consumables, where applicable.
• Pack and arrange the dispatch of office supplies and consumables to locations where phlebotomists are stationed.
• Coordinate courier dispatches and maintain delivery records.
• Assist the operations team with routine administrative and logistical activities.
• Perform other operational and administrative duties as assigned by the management.

• *2\. Responsibilities – Sample Transporter**

• Collect diagnostic samples from hospitals, clinics, and laboratories as per the assigned schedule.
• Transport B2B diagnostic samples between hospitals and partner laboratories within Thrissur city and from Thrissur to Ernakulam.
• Ensure timely delivery of samples to the designated laboratories to meet required turnaround times.
• Collect samples from designated hospitals and laboratories and deliver them to the appropriate testing facilities.
• Coordinate with the operations team, hospital staff, and laboratory personnel regarding sample pickup and delivery schedules.
• Ensure samples are properly labelled, packaged, and transported under the required temperature conditions and biosafety protocols.
• Verify sample details and accompanying documentation during collection and handover.
• Maintain accurate records of sample pickups, deliveries, handovers, and completed trips.
• Obtain confirmation of sample handover from the receiving laboratory or authorized personnel.
• Handle samples carefully to prevent leakage, damage, contamination, or loss during transportation.
• Report delays, missing samples, packaging issues, or other transportation\-related incidents to the operations team immediately.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable sample transportation and safety procedures.
• Follow assigned routes and schedules and support other operational transportation requirements as directed by management.

• *Required Qualifications and Skills**

• Minimum qualification: Plus Two or equivalent; a degree or diploma is an advantage.
• Valid two\-wheeler and own a two wheeler
• Previous experience in office administration, logistics, courier services, or sample transportation is preferred.
• Good knowledge of Thrissur city and routes connecting Thrissur and Ernakulam.
• Ability to maintain records, manage supplies, and coordinate with multiple teams.
• Punctual, reliable, organized, and capable of working independently.
• Willingness to travel regularly and handle time\-sensitive assignments.

• *Additional Requirements**

• Strict adherence to diagnostic sample handling and transportation procedures.
• Professional conduct when interacting with hospital staff, laboratory personnel, and phlebotomists.
• Flexibility to manage both administrative responsibilities and field transportation duties.

Pay: ₹12,000\.00 \- ₹15,000\.00 per month

Work Location: In person