Job Title: Assistant Procurement Officer – IDI Uganda Jobs 2022
Organization: Infectious Disease Institute
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Infectious Diseases Institute Profile:
The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to build capacity of health systems in Africa 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. IDI invites applications for the following full-time positions for upcoming US government (USAID) sponsored projects for delivery of services for HIV/AIDS and related health conditions.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Procurement Officer shall 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.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Assistant Procurement Officer will provide Procurement support services in all IDI procurement functions in accordance with IDI procurement procedures
- Receive complete and approved requisitions from buying units.
- Preparing and issuing Request for quotations to vendors
- Receiving quotations and responses to RFPs following the Institute’s policies and procedures.
- Prepare Purchase orders for recommended suppliers/providers.
- In Liaison with the finance team, follow up vendor invoices to ensure timely payment.
- Maintain a safe and systematic storage of procurement documents and other relevant items.
- Maintain and keep track of the contracts register and flag those expiring to trigger the renewal or contracting process.
- Carry out any other assignments as may be allocated by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A University degree in Procurement & Supply chain management, Business Administration or any related field from a recognized institution.
- Enrollment for the professional qualification in a relevant supply chain management course with significant progress in the course eg CIPS shall be an added advantage.
- A minimum of three years’ experience in procurement and supply chain management in a busy reputable organization
- Should have good interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Computer skills in MS office and Navision ERP
How To Apply for IDI Uganda Jobs 2022
All interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the link below.
Deadline: 13th February 2022
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