Procurement Officer,Career opportunity in Uganda, at (RHSP) - 2015

Position Title:Procurement Officer

Duty Station: Uganda

Organization:Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Gross Pay: Negotiable

Job Career Level: Supervisory

Application Deadline:December 19, 2014.

Brief Company Profile:

Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) 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. The Program is seeking to strengthen its staffing position in order to efficiently execute its research activities.

Job ID: 823

Job Responsibilities:

·Check and prepare specifications, terms of reference and statement of requirements in liaison with user departments.

·Prepare and issue Request for Quotations or Request for Proposals.

·Conduct evaluation of bids and make appropriate recommendations.

·Liaise 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 with the RHSP managers and staff as part of an effective and collegial team to achieve RHSP goals/objectives.

·Ensure timely payment of suppliers.

·Carryoutanyotherassignmentsasmaybeallocatedbythe Supervisor.

Requirements:

·AUniversity Degree in either Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics Management, Business Administration, Procurement or any other related field.

·Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Management in a busy reputable organization.

·Should havegoodinterpersonalskills.

·Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·Problem solving skills.

·Ability to work in a busy environment and under minimum supervision.

·Computer skillsinNavisionwillbeanaddedadvantage.

·Abilitytonegotiate ProcurementTermsandConditions.

·KnowledgeofProcurement Procedures.

·ProficiencyintheuseofcomputersespeciallyMicrosoft Excel, spreadsheets, inventory, 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.

·Abilitytocommunicatewithemployees, vendors and RHSP contacts in a courteous and professional manner.

·Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

·Should be aged between 25-44 years.

Mode of application:

Apply online on a date not later than December 19, 2014.

Your CV/resume should include your contact information and 3 work related references.

Please upload your CV/resume in PDF or Word Format.

To apply to this position please click the link below and follow the application instructions below.

Company Info

Rakai Health Sciences Program

P.O.Box 279, Kalisizo

Kalisizo, , Uganda

Phone: 0414 505318, 031 2264664