Job
Title: Procurement Officer
Title: Procurement Officer
Organisation:
Rakai Health Sciences
Program (RHSP)
Rakai Health Sciences
Program (RHSP)
Duty
Station: Kalisizo,
Uganda
Reports to: Procurement Manager
Station: Kalisizo,
Uganda
Reports to: Procurement Manager
About
RHSP:
RHSP:
Rakai Health Sciences
Program is a collaborative Bio-medical research and service delivery
organization. It strives to improve the quality of life of the local population
through a combination of community based research, curative services and
prevention strategies in the district of Rakai, South Western Uganda. It is
based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute – Entebbe and Kalisizo in Rakai District.
The Program is seeking to strengthen its staffing position in order to
efficiently execute its research activities.
Program is a collaborative Bio-medical research and service delivery
organization. It strives to improve the quality of life of the local population
through a combination of community based research, curative services and
prevention strategies in the district of Rakai, South Western Uganda. It is
based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute – Entebbe and Kalisizo in Rakai District.
The Program is seeking to strengthen its staffing position in order to
efficiently execute its research activities.
Job
Summary: The Procurement
Officer will provide Procurement support services in all RHSP procurement
functions in accordance with RHSP procurement guidelines and procedures
Summary: The Procurement
Officer will provide Procurement support services in all RHSP procurement
functions in accordance with RHSP procurement guidelines and procedures
Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Check
and prepare specifications, terms of reference & statement of
requirements in liaison with user departments - Preparing
and issuing Request for quotations or Request for Proposal - Conduct
evaluation of bids and make appropriate recommendations - Liaise
with service providers on procurement matters - Ensure
safe custody of all procurement records - Prepare
submissions for the procurement committee - Prepare
Purchase orders and agreements for the respective service providers - Ensure
timely delivery of goods and services - Work
with the RHSP managers and staff as part of an effective and collegial
team to achieve RHSP goals/ objectives - Ensure
timely payment of suppliers. - Carry
out any other assignments as may be allocated by the supervisor.
Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
Skills & Experience:
- A
University degree in Procurement & Supply chain management,
Procurement & Logistics Management, Business Administration –
Procurement or any other related field. - At
least two years’ experience in procurement and supply chain management in
a busy reputable organization. Should have good interpersonal skills. - Strong
written and verbal communication skills. - Computer
skills in Navision will be an added advantage. - Ability
to negotiate Procurement terms and conditions.. - Knowledge
of Procurement procedures. - Proficiency
in the use of computers especially Microsoft Excel spreadsheets,
inventory, word-processing packages and e-mail. - Ability
to use judgment and initiative in the course of executing
responsibilities. - Ability
to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures. - Ability
to communicate with employees, vendors, and RHSP contacts in a courteous
and professional manner. - Ability
to prioritize multiple tasks.
Age
Limit: 25-44 years.
Limit: 25-44 years.
How
to apply:
All interested applicants should send their application letters, valid academic
documents and detailed resumes (C.V) with three recognizable referees to:
The Human Resource Manager Rakai Health Sciences Program,
P.O. Box 279, Kalisizo, Uganda
Or Send by E-mail to:- [email protected]
to apply:
All interested applicants should send their application letters, valid academic
documents and detailed resumes (C.V) with three recognizable referees to:
The Human Resource Manager Rakai Health Sciences Program,
P.O. Box 279, Kalisizo, Uganda
Or Send by E-mail to:- [email protected]
Deadline:
28th June, 2013
28th June, 2013
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