Procurement Manager Job at Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP)

Organisation:
Rakai Health Sciences
Program (RHSP)
Duty
Station:
Kalisizo,
Uganda
Reports to: Program Administrator
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. The Program is seeking to strengthen its staffing position in order
to efficiently execute its research activities.
Job
Summary:
The Procurement
Manager will be responsible for developing, managing, supporting and providing
leadership to the procurement function of RHSP with the provisions of RHSP
Procurement guidelines. Position holder will also provide technical assistance
to Heads of Department and any duly appointed procurement committee(s) on
procurement and disposal matters.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Manage
    the procurement and disposal section of RHSP
  • Ensure
    value for money and timely procurement of goods, services. & works to
    meet internal customer requirements within the agreed time frames.
  • Ensure
    compliance with PPDA and international procurement regulations.
  • Ensure
    the RHSP annual consolidated procurement and disposal plans are prepared
    and implemented in line with RHSP plans and budgets.
  • Ensure
    effective communication with user departments and provide feedback to them
    on the status of their procurement requisitions.
  • Ensure
    that the periodic statutory and administrative reports on all procurements
    are prepared, compiled and dispatched.
  • Professional
    guidance on procurement and disposal and capacity building of key stakeholders
    in the procurement cycle.
Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
  • A
    Bachelors Degree in Procurement and Supplies Management or its equivalent.
    A Masters Degree in the same field is an added advantage.
  • At
    least four (4) years work experience at senior management level in a
    fairly large organization, preferably donor funded with practical
    experience in using/implementing PPDA laws and regulations and
    international procurement.
  • Membership
    of CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply is an added
    advantage).
  • Good
    communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency
    in various MS office packages and working knowledge of English and local
    language(s) are crucial.
  • Hard
    working, trust-worthy, and holding the highest levels of integrity and
    confidentiality.
  • Possess
    advanced contracts formulation, evaluation and negotiation skills.
  • Must
    be flexible, reliable, able to work under pressure.
  • Ability
    to use Software packages like Navision.
  • Possess
    strong leadership skills, be able to motivate and influence others.
  • Be
    able to think creatively and strategically, have excellent judgment and be
    able to work in a changing environment.
     
How
to apply:

All interested applicants should send their application letters, valid academic
documents and detailed resumes (C.V) with three recognizable referees to:
The Human Resource Manager Rakai Health Sciences Program,
P.O. Box 279, Kalisizo, Uganda
Or Send by E-mail to:- info@rhsp.org
Deadline:
28th June, 2013

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