2 Fresher Procurement Officer Non-profit Job Positions – Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Procurement Officer
About US:
The
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an international non-profit organization
which is a partnership of infectious diseases and public health specialists.
The overall objective of the IDI is to strengthen health systems with strong
emphasis on Infectious Diseases, through Research and Capacity Development. IDI
has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission:
Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory services
(provided through a partnership with the Makerere University – John Hopkins
University Core Lab) and Outreach.
Job Summary: The Procurement Officer will provide procurement
support in all IDI procurement functions including 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. The Procurement Officer will provide
Procurement support services in all IDI procurement functions in accordance
with IDI procurement procedures
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Regularly check and prepare specifications,
    terms of reference & statement of requirements in liaison with user
    departments.
  • In charge of preparing and issuing Request
    for quotations or Request for Proposals
  • Carry out evaluation of bids and make
    appropriate recommendations to the procurement committee and users.
  • Work closely with stores 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.
  • Regularly monitors contractor/vendor
    performance to ensure compliance with all terms and conditions.
  • Prepare evaluation of vendor offers for
    submission to the respective procurement committee for consideration and
    award.
  • Prepare Purchase orders and agreements for
    the respective suppliers/providers.
  • Work closely with the IDI managers and staff
    as part of an effective and collegial team to achieve IDI goals and
    objectives
  • Work in liaison with the finance team, follow
    up vendor invoices to ensure timely payment.
  • 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, Business Administration or
    any related field from a recognized institution.
  • At least two years’ experience in procurement
    and supply chain management in a busy reputable organization
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication
    skills
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Ability to work in a busy environment and
    under minimum supervision
  • Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in MS
    office and Navision ERP shall be an added advantage
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their application
cover letters with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees to:
The
Human Resources Manager,
Infectious
Diseases Institute,
P.O.
Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for
interviews.
Deadline: 18th May, 2016 by 5:00 PM
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