Procurement Expert
Purpose: This is for external
independent review and verification/validation of progress made on the
milestones as laid out in the KEMSA Reforms Implementation Letter No
[HPN-KEMSA-2] (IL) to the Development Cooperation Framework Agreement through
the achievement of the activities therein. The findings from the third-party
verification are expected to further inform the conditional planned
gradual/phased USAID return to KEMSA.
Background:
The KEMSA Reforms
Implementation Letter No [HPN-KEMSA-2] (IL) was signed on November 21, 2022,
between USAID and the GoK. The IL set forth the agreement and commitment
between USAID and the GOK, acting through the National Treasury and Ministry of
Health (MoH), to partner, collaborate, and cooperate with respect to
implementing agreed-upon reforms in KEMSA required for a gradual and phased
USAID transition back to KEMSA.
The agreed-upon reform program support for KEMSA is to improve efficiency, transparency, integrity, and accountability, and to address and mitigate vulnerabilities and risks in the procurement, warehousing, and distribution of medical supplies and commodities. The IL requires the performance measurement of progress made relating to the reforms through the achievement of the milestones as laid out in the KEMSA Reforms Framework.
The agreed milestones,
outcomes, and success measurement factors in the areas of: Operational
Analysis; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Implementation; Good
Distribution Practice (GDP); Management Control Implementation; Supply Vendor
Management; End-to-End Visibility of Health Products and Technologies (HPT)
Supply Chain; Procurement; Distribution Management (Electronic Proof of
Delivery); Governance and Oversight; Accountability; Warehousing; Human
Resources; and Financial Management Reforms.
Upon signing of the IL,
KEMSA established a secretariat to oversee the day-to-day implementation of the
activities and maintain documentation of the achievements under each milestone.
In addition to the Secretariat, a Technical Working Group (TWG) with representation
from KEMSA, MOH, and USAID was established to develop the work plan and the
M&E framework and additionally closely monitor the overall implementation.
The group meets bi-weekly or as and when necessary to review the progress of
the implementation of the various milestones/activities. For purposes of
ensuring that the implementation of the reforms milestones/activities are kept
on track and within the agreed framework, an Oversight Committee was also
established. The Oversight Committee has membership drawn from: KEMSA, USAID,
CDC, and MOH and meets monthly to receive implementation status and progress
reports as compiled by the TWG& Secretariat.
Approach & timeline:
The milestones/activities
verification/validation exercise will be conducted by a team of 4 external
independent experts working/engaged through a USAID contracted Firm for ease of
coordination. Each expert will focus on the specified milestones/activities,
tasks, and deliverables under Phase 1 of the KEMSA Reforms Framework. The combined
total LOE is forty (40) working days. However, the exercise is expected to be
concluded within approximately twenty (20) working days since the verifiers are
expected to work concurrently.
Composition:
The following is the
proposed composition of the expertise sought for the Third-party Verification
of the KEMSA IL:
Procurement Expert
Required Knowledge and
Experience
- Degree
in Procurement, Supply Chain Management (Procurement) or related field;
- A
minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement
and supply chain management with a focus on the implementation of ERP
Systems, e-procurement solutions, and business process analysis or related
area;
- Deep
knowledge and experience in Procurement and Logistics business domain,
including procurement, tendering, physical and financial inventory
management, shipping, distribution, warehouse management
- Excellent
command of written and spoken English.
- Work
experience in developing countries
- Experience
in public sector procurement systems will be an added advantage
Qualified applicants are
encouraged to submit their updated CV and cover letter to afyaugavirecruitment@ghsc-psm.org by January 17, 2023.
Clearly indicate the role you are applying for in the Subject line. i.e “Health
systems management/governance expert/organizational performance expert and Team
Leader” or “Supply Chain Logistician” or “Procurement Expert” or “Supply Chain
GDP accredited auditor/inspector”
