The Namibia Institute of Pathology Limited (NIP) has appointed Martins Kambulu as Senior Manager: Supply Chain and Logistics, effective 01 January 2024.
Prior to joining NIP, Kambulu served as the Head of Procurement and Acting Logistics Manager at Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco).
With over 20 years of experience in supply chain management, in his new role, Kambulu will oversee all aspects of supply chain and logistics management. This primarily entails stock purchasing of reagents and consumables for technical operations, as well as logistics and warehouse management at the NIP.
“Kambulu’s appointment is testament to NIP’s commitment to strengthening its workforce to ensure a smooth business landscape that guarantees continuous access to medical laboratory services. This strategic move is one initiative geared towards addressing the challenges of stockouts and service interruptions that have plagued NIP in the past,” the company said.
Commenting on his appointment, Kambulu said, “The department has a daunting task ahead in ensuring that we maintain the right balance of inputs to support our laboratories, and I am sure with a collective team effort, most of our challenges will be addressed.”
