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• To develop
  procurement policies, systems, guidelines and procedures for TASO and
  ensure compliance to them
• Prepare,
  authorize and approve contracts and Memorandum of understanding with
  suppliers. Provide technical support and guidance to TASO management and
  departments on procurement issues
• Prepare and
  submit periodic reports on procurement activities
• Lead the process
  of timely pre-qualifying suppliers on annual basis.
• Develop and maintain
  organizational procurement capacity by providing training and support to
  staff with regard to procurement process and governance.
• Liaise and
  coordinate with the Chairman of the procurement committee on all
  procurement matters.
• Coordinate the
  work of the Procurement Committee, as well as the procurement activities
  of the respective departments or units of TASO Identify sources of supply
  for the procurement of items and services required, and invite tenders or
  place orders as necessary
• Coordinate the
  processing of tenders for supply of goods or services
• Provide
  operational support and advice to management and staff in relation to
  procurement, contracting and contactor management. Monitoring of
  procurement chain performance across TASO
• Support
  Procurement Standards capacity development for TASO teams including
  benchmarking other organizations
• Represent and
  service TASO membership on national procurement association
• Facilitate and
  coordinate best practice tendering and contracting activities. Including:
  -Reviewing draft tender documents for compliance with standards; – Placing
  tender advertisements; – Managing tender box openings; – Coordinating
  tender evaluation processes;

• Procurement
  policies, systems, strategies, plans and procedures developed Technical support
  and guidance provided on procurement matters
• Contracts and
  memorandum of understanding developed.
• Compliance with
  procurement process established and reports written
• Organizational
  capacity development provided.
• Coordination
  with the Chairman procurement Committee done.

• The applicant
  should possess a Bachelor’s Degree and Masters Degree in Procurement and
  Supplies Management. Membership to Institute of Procurement Professionals
  of Uganda (IPPU) and or the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
  Management are a must.
• At least three  years in the management of procurement
  activities in a fairly large organization, preferably donor-funded.
• Knowledge of
  Laws, policies and regulations governing procurements will be an added
  advantage.
• Procurement of
  Medical Supplies skills
• Excellent Interpersonal
  skills
• Good Communication
  skills
• Good negotiation
  skills
• Computer literacy
  skills

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