NGO Fresher Jobs – Procurement Officer at Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)

Organisation: Rakai
Health Sciences Program (RHSP)
Duty Station: Rakai,
Uganda
Reports to: Procurement
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.
Job Summary: The
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:
The Human Resource Manager
Rakai Health Sciences Program,
P.O. Box 279, Kalisizo, Rakai,
Uganda
OR
Send by E-mail to:
info@rhsp.org
Deadline: Friday, 28th November, 2014

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