Rucruitment of Procurement Officer at Infectious Diseases Institute

Job Title: Procurement Officer

He/she shall be responsible for the IDI procurement function which involves 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to negotiate procurement terms and conditions; Good communication skills, both oral and written; Knowledge of procurement procedures; Proficiency in the use of computers especially Excel spreadsheets, word-processing packages and e-mail;
* 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 IDI contacts in a courteous and professional manner and
* Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

To Apply:
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand-deliver, email or post an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:

The Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute
P. O. Box 22418, Kampala.
hr@idi.co.ug

For more information please check the Institute’s website: http://www.idi-makerere.
com/ Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 25th February 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.