Employment Opportunity
Senior Medical Purchaser
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an
impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively
humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and
internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
The ICRC Regional Logistic Centre in Nairobi (Industrial Area)
is seeking an experienced & highly motivated individual to fill the
position of Senior Medical Purchaser.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible
for all medical purchases including drugs, renewables, equipment and
devices;
- Source
for appropriate suppliers and make recommendations for finalization of
purchases and award of contracts in accordance with ICRC standards,
regulations and procedures; organize and manage medical tenders;
- Ensure
that Medical Emergency stock is at the required level; control and
discourage accumulation, obsolescence and expiry of stock;
- In
cooperation with the Head Pharmacist, ensure periodical suppliers
assessment and evaluation, confirming quality of production lines
(GMP/GDP),availability of warehousing facilities and stocks;
- Maintain
and update supplier’s database, products library, documentation and sample
collection of all medical items;
- Responsible
for statistical reporting and presentation of the sub-unit activities to
the Head of purchasing;
- Conduct
market survey and keep abreast of market developments and availability of
goods and services, evaluate and recommend potential new sources of supply
for inclusion in the procurement database;
- Maintain
contacts with the field for technical advise, ensure exchange of views in
regard to purchasing procedures, standard item selection, quality
assurance as well as specifications for new products and equipment in the
market;
- Provide
support to the region through electronic communication and site visits;
- Liaise
with other units within the supply chain securing finances, appropriate
import-export procedures, transfer, warehousing and reporting of purchased
items.
Minimum Requirements:
- Hold
a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering (asset), nursing or
pharmacy from a recognized university;
- Certificate
in purchasing or business administration is an asset
- At
least 4 years in purchasing and supply of drugs, medical renewables,
medical equipment and medical devices;
- Must
have good knowledge of MOH policies and national and international drug
laws and policies;
- Computer
Literate;
- Previous
working experience with NGO’s, hospital, Medical Logistics service
providers and procurement of biomedical devices is an asset;
The Profile: Good analytical skills, excellent interpersonal
communication skills, ability to work in a team, flexible and open minded, good
leadership skills, ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision,
Good communication skills
Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application to Human Resources Office on the address or e-mail below, on or before 29th April 2013.
Please include a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates,
current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
International Committee of the Red Cross,
Logistics Centre,
P.O. Box 34071,
Nairobi, 00100(GPO),
Kenya
E-mail: lon_hr@icrc.org
