Procurement Officers,
APHIAplus Western Kenya Project
Tracking Code 5156
Job Description
Interested candidates
must have legal authority to work in Kenya
PATH is an
international nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally
relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles
of poor health.
The project, APHIAplus
Western Kenya, builds upon USAID/Kenya’s country-wide health service support
project known as the AIDS, Population and Health Integrated Assistance II
(APHIA II). PATH and its partners are implementing the APHIAplus project in
Western and Nyanza Provinces from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2015.
It is working w
closely with the Government of Kenya and a wide variety of non-government
agencies to strengthen health care services throughout the two provinces. In
addition to addressing specific diseases, the APHIAplus Western Kenya project
works to strengthen the region’s health care system by rehabilitating health
facilities, training staff, and supporting supply and communication networks.
PATH seeks to recruit
two Procurement Officers who will handle, coordinate and manage procurement of
goods and services for the APHIAplus project activities in a timely and
efficient manner while maintaining high standards of accountability. S/he will
be in charge of ensuring that procurement documentation is used in accordance
with USAID and PATH guidelines and procedures.
The main
responsibilities include:
- Manage
the procurement process and ensure it is carried out in accordance with
both the donor and PATH requirements.
- Coordinate
annual evaluation of suppliers.
- Facilitate
the management of relationships with major suppliers for timely
performance of the procurement process in the acquisition of quality
assured commodities.
- Work
closely with the procurement team and assist in the preparation and
execution of contract mechanisms, including purchase orders.
- Contribute
to the preparation of requests for approvals and/or waivers, ensuring
timely placement of orders for goods and services.
Required Skills
- Knowledge
of current local and international procurement methods
- Computer
literate with excellent working knowledge in word and excel
- Strong
oral and written communication skills in English
Required Experience
- Bachelor's
degree in business administration or related studies and a minimum of five
years of project procurement experience.
- Post
graduate qualification in purchasing and supplies management and
procurement experience from a USAID funded project are preferred.
Job Location: Other, Kenya
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
The deadline is 22
June 2012 and application is online atwww.path.org