Assistant Procurement Officer Jobs – Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

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Job Title:   Assistant Procurement Officer

Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to build capacity of health systems in Africa with strong emphasis on infectious diseases through research, and capacity development. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University-John Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach. IDI invites applications for the following full-time positions for upcoming US government (USAID) sponsored projects for delivery of services for HIV/AIDS and related health conditions.

 

Job Summary:  The Assistant Procurement Officer shall provide procurement support in all IDI procurement functions including both local and international purchases, covering a range of requirements from medical drugs, laboratory equipment and supplies, office supplies; IT related requirements, renovations, and service agreements among others.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • The Assistant Procurement Officer will provide Procurement support services in all IDI procurement functions in accordance with IDI procurement procedures
  • Receive complete and approved requisitions from buying units.
  • Preparing and issuing Request for quotations to vendors
  • Receiving quotations and responses to RFPs following the Institute’s policies and procedures.
  • Prepare Purchase orders for recommended suppliers/providers.
  • In Liaison with the finance team, follow up vendor invoices to ensure timely payment.
  • Maintain a safe and systematic storage of procurement documents and other relevant items.
  • Maintain and keep track of the contracts register and flag those expiring to trigger the renewal or contracting process.
  • Carry out any other assignments as may be allocated by the supervisor.





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal candidate must hold a University degree in Procurement & Supply chain management, Business Administration or any related field from a recognized institution.
  • Enrollment for the professional qualification in a relevant supply chain management course with significant progress in the course e.g. CIPS shall be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of three years’ experience in procurement and supply chain management in a busy reputable organization
  • Should have good interpersonal skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a busy environment
  • Computer skills in MS office and Navision ERP

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified should apply online at the link below

 

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Deadline: 13th February 2022

 

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