2 Locum Assistant Procurement Officer Job Placements – Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

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Job Title:  Locum Assistant Procurement Officer (2 Job Placements)

Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Job Code: LAPOX001

Reports to: Procurement Officer

 

About US:

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and training.

 

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

 

Working together with other members of the Supply Chain Function, the Locum Assistant Procurement Officer will provide Procurement support services in all IDI procurement functions in accordance with IDI procurement policies.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support in the preparation of specifications, terms of reference & statement of requirements in liaison with user departments.
  • Preparing and issuing Request for quotations or Request for Proposals
  • Initiate the evaluation of quotes and responses to bids and make appropriate recommendations to the procurement committee and users.
  • In liaison with warehouse staff, verify the delivered items for completeness of requested quantities and compliance with quality specifications.
  • Ensure safe custody and systematic filing of purchase orders, agreements and all relevant records.
  • Monitors contractor/vendor performance to ensure compliance with all terms and conditions.
  • Present evaluation reports to the Procurement Committee for consideration and award.
  • Take minutes of the procurement committee and secure approvals from respective approving authorities for the needs handled.
  • Prepare Purchase orders and agreements for the respective suppliers/providers using the available ERPs.
  • collaborate with the IDI leadership and staff as part of an effective and collegial team to achieve IDI goals and objectives
  • In Liaison with the finance team, follow up vendor invoices to ensure timely payment.
  • Carry out any other assignments as may be allocated by the supervisor.




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • He / she must hold a University degree in Procurement & Supply chain management, Business Administration or any related field from a recognized institution.
  • A professional qualification in the relevant field of Supply chain management for example CIPS, NEVI, CILT will be an added advantage etc.
  • A minimum of three years’ working experience in procurement and supply chain management in a busy reputable organization.
  • Should have good interpersonal skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ability to work in a busy environment and under minimum supervision
  • Computer skills in MS office and Navision ERP shall be an added advantage

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 24th July 2022

 

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