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

Job Title:    Procurement Officer
Organisation: Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)
Duty Station: 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 Procurement Officer will provide procurement
support services in all RHSP procurement functions in accordance with RHSP
procurement guidelines and procedures
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Regularly check and prepare specifications,
    terms of reference & statement of requirements in liaison with user
    departments.
  • In charge of 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 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 ideal candidate should hold a University
    degree in Procurement & Supply chain management, Procurement &
    Logistics Management, Business Administration – Procurement or any other j
    related field.
  • A minimum of two years’ experience in procurement
    and supply chain management in a busy reputable organization.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
    skills
  • Good problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a busy environment and
    under minimum supervision.
  • Computer skills in Navision will be an added
    advantage.
  • Ability to negotiate Procurement terms and
    conditions.
  • Working knowledge of Procurement procedures.
  • Proficiency in the use of computers
    especially 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: Between 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: 27th June 2016
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