Job Title: Procurement Officer
Organisation: Rakai
Health Sciences Program (RHSP)
Health Sciences Program (RHSP)
Duty Station: Rakai,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Procurement
Manager
Manager
About 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.
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.
Job Summary: The
incumbent will offer Procurement support services in all RHSP procurement
functions in accordance with RHSP procurement guidelines and procedures.
incumbent will offer Procurement support services in all RHSP procurement
functions in accordance with RHSP procurement guidelines and procedures.
Key Duties and 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. - Carry
out evaluation of bids and make appropriate recommendations. - Work
closely 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
closely with the RHSP managers and staff as part of an effective and
collegial team to achieve RHSP goals/objectives. - Ensure
timely payment of suppliers. - Perform
any other assignments as may be allocated by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should hold a University degree in Procurement & Supply
chain management. Procurement & Logistics Management, Business Administration
– Procurement or any other related field. - A
minimum of two or more years’ experience in procurement and supply chain
management in a busy reputable organization. - Ability
to negotiate Procurement terms and conditions. - Working
knowledge of Procurement procedures. - Computer
literacy i.e. Proficiency in the use of computers especially Excel
spreadsheets, inventory, word-processing packages and e-mail. Use of
Navision will be an added advantage. - 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. - Possess
excellent interpersonal skills. - Strong
written and verbal communication skills. - Good
Problem solving skills. - Ability
to work in a busy environment and under minimum supervision.
Age: 25-44 years.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested applicants should send their application letter, valid academic
documents and detailed resume (CV) with three recognizable referees to:
interested applicants should send their application letter, valid academic
documents and detailed resume (CV) with three recognizable referees to:
The Human Resource Manager
Rakai Health Sciences Program,
Rakai Health Sciences Program,
P.O. Box 279, Kalisizo, Rakai,
Uganda
Uganda
OR
Deadline: Friday, 28th November, 2014
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