Job Title: Procurement Officer
Organisation: Rakai
Health Sciences Program (RHSP)
Duty Station: Kalisizo,
Uganda
About US:
Rakai Health
Sciences Program (RHSP) is a collaborative bio – medical research and service
delivery organization. RHSP 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 districts of South-central Uganda.
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:
·
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.
·
Conduct
evaluation of bids and make appropriate recommendations.
·
Liaise
with service providers on procurement matters.
·
Ensure
safe custody of all procurement records.
·
Prepare
submissions for the contracts and 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.
·
Carry
out any other assignments as may be allocated by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Supply Chain
Management from a reputable University
·
Completed
or pursuing CIPS
·
Basic
knowledge of Accounting, proficiency in Excel and Navision or other ERPs is an
added advantage
·
A
minimum of credits in English and Mathematics at ordinary level.
·
Two
years of working experience as a procurement officer in a reputable
organization.
·
Thorough
knowledge of procurement principles and procedures and attention to detail.
·
A high
degree of integrity and confidentiality.
·
Ability
to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
·
The
incumbent must possess excellent communication, team working and good
interpersonal skills.
How to Apply:
All interested
candidates possessing the above attributes can send their; applications
including a cover letter, updated CV with 3 referees, and copies of academic
qualifications/certificates in One document (PDF/ Word), addressed to the HR
Manager to [email protected]. Kindly indicate the job title in the subject line of
the email. Only online applications will be considered.
Deadline: Friday 27th November 2020 by 5:00pm
NB:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Rakai Health Sciences Program.
Any form of lobbying and canvassing will lead to disqualification.
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