Job Title: Procurement Officer
Organisation: Uganda Heart Institute
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) is an autonomous government entity established under The Uganda Heart Institute Act, 2016, mandated to undertake and coordinate cardiovascular disease research in Uganda. UHI seeks to recruit a qualified and competent individual on a contract basis under the Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) Research Collaborative in Uganda.
Job Summary: To carry out routine activities in the procurement and disposal of assets, in accordance with the law and existing standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Liaise with end users and participate in the preparation of the draft procurement plan for the Institute.
- Guide the suppliers on procurement procedures.
- Verify procurement and disposal requisitions.
- Prepare draft bid documents and participate in the evaluation of bids as and when assigned.
- Compile, document and maintain safe custody of procurement and disposal records.
- Enter sanctioned transactions on the system for further processing and produce the required reports.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Honors Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Logistics Management or Supply Chain Management from a recognised institution OR a bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration with specialization/majoring in procurement OR Economics plus full professional qualifications in Procurement/ Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (like CIPS, ISM, CILT) from a recognised Institution.
- Full professional qualification /membership of procurement/purchasing and Institution.
- Supply Chain Management (like CIPS, ISM, and CILT) from a recognised
- Experience
- Experience in procurement and supply chain management will be an added advantage
How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under-listed posts. Eligible persons should address their applications, including a cover letter, copies of their academic/professional certificates and transcripts, certificates of registration and practicing licenses where applicable, curriculum vitae (CV) and evidence of work experience where required, to the Executive Director, Uganda Heart Institute, P.O. Box 37392, Kampala. Applications can also be hand-delivered to Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago -Kampala.
Online applications should be sent to the UHI official e-mail info@uhi.go.ug. All applications must be received not later than 27th February 2026.
The serving Public Officers who are employed in Government entities are required to route their applications through their respective Responsible Officers for endorsement. For the online applications, signed/ endorsed cover letters should be scanned and attached for emailing.
Deadline: 27th February 2026
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required