Job Title: Procurement Officer
Organisation: Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)
Duty Station: Rakai, Uganda
Reports to: Procurement Manager
About RHSP:
Rakai Health Sciences Program is a collaborative Bio-medical research and service delivery organization. It 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 District of Rakai, South Western Uganda. It is based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute – Entebbe and Kalisizo in Rakai District.
Job Summary: The incumbent will offer 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.
- Carry out evaluation of bids and make appropriate recommendations.
- Work closely with service providers on procurement matters.
- Ensure safe custody of all procurement records.
- Prepare submissions for the procurement committee.
- Prepare Purchase orders and agreements for the respective service providers.
- Ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Work closely with the RHSP managers and staff as part of an effective and collegial team to achieve RHSP goals/objectives.
- Ensure timely payment of suppliers.
- Perform any other assignments as may be allocated by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a University degree in Procurement & Supply chain management. Procurement & Logistics Management, Business Administration – Procurement or any other related field.
- A minimum of two or more years’ experience in procurement and supply chain management in a busy reputable organization.
- Ability to negotiate Procurement terms and conditions.
- Working knowledge of Procurement procedures.
- Computer literacy i.e. Proficiency in the use of computers especially Excel spreadsheets, inventory, word-processing packages and e-mail. Use of Navision will be an added advantage.
- Ability to use judgment and initiative in the course of executing responsibilities.
- Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate with employees, vendors, and RHSP contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good Problem solving skills.
- Ability to work in a busy environment and under minimum supervision.
Age: 25-44 years.
How to Apply for the job:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their application letter, valid academic documents and detailed resume (CV) with three recognizable referees to:
The Human Resource Manager Rakai Health Sciences Program,
P.O. Box 279, Kalisizo, Rakai, Uganda
OR
Send by E-mail to: info@rhsp.org
Deadline: Friday, 28th November, 2014
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