Procurement Manager Employment Opportunity – Mengo Hospital

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Job Title:     Procurement Manager
Organization: Mengo Hospital
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Medical Director
About US:
Mengo Hospital was founded in 1897 in Kampala, and is the oldest
hospital in Uganda. It currently serves as an urban community hospital that
provides modern medical care. Mengo Hospital provides comprehensive care
including radiology, obstetrics, dentistry, orthopedics, and surgery.
Additionally, Mengo Hospital provides critical training and education to health
professionals through its various programs in midwifery and nursing, health sciences,
and laboratory technology. Mengo Hospital also has a dedicated research and
development team that works to find new solutions to health issues in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Procurement
Manager will head and manage the procurement and disposal function of the Mengo
Hospital (MH) and maintain effective and efficient functioning of all
procurement and disposal activities to ensure organizational objectives are met
while obtaining demonstratable value in accordance with established MH policies
and procedures. The incumbent will also provide technical assistance and
support MH Management, staff and the Tender and other committees on all
procurement and disposal matters and give the necessary professional support to
all MH departments, sections and projects in regards to procurement and
disposal activities. The incumbent will lead and contribute the development and
implementation of organizational strategies and procurement policies and good
practices.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate should preferably hold
    an Honours degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management OR Business
    Administration, Economics, Finance, Medicine , Pharmacy, Engineering or
    any business or relevant related field with a Postgraduate Diploma in
    Procurement from a recognized university
  • Professional qualification in procurement
    from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Management of
    United Kingdom or its equivalent from a from a recognized institute with a
    valid/up to date membership; Membership to the Institute of Procurement
    Professionals of Uganda (IPPU) is an added advantage.
  • Possession of a Master’s degree in
    Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related discipline shall be
    an added advantage;
  • A minimum of eight years’ experience in a
    procurement unit involved in day to day management of procurement
    activities with three years as head of a procurement function and in a
    fairly large reputable organization.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in the
    procurement environment in Uganda.
  • Prior experience in planning and timely
    implementing procurements;
  • Excellent track record of high
    professional integrity and ethical conduct and not corruptible.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, good
    communication skills and be self-driven
  • Highly flexible, able to work under
    pressure and able to respond effectively to unforeseen workplace
    circumstances;
  • Excellent analytical and negotiation
    skills essential;
  • Computer literate with experience and
    working knowledge in at least Word, Spreadsheets and PowerPoint
  • Must demonstrate leadership skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their
applications attached with a CV, copies of academic/training certificates and
testimonials, indicating three (3) Referees and a reliable e-mail /telephone
contact, addressed to:
Human Resource Manager
Mengo Hospital
P.O. Box 7161, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 3rd March
2017

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