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 Logistic Centre in Nairobi
(Industrial Area) is seeking an experienced & highly motivated individual
to fill the position of Regional Quality
Control Officer (non-medical goods).
Responsibilities:
- Ensures that non-medical goods received from
Local and International Suppliers undergo relevant quality inspection and
Validates quality inspection reports;
- Evaluates data, using statistical methods for
analysis, interpreting results, managing documentation;
- Ensures transparent Samples Analysis of all
Tendered Items;
- In close cooperation with Senior Purchasers
conducts assessment/evaluation of suppliers/manufacturers & accurate
specifications for contracts;
- Assists SCA and Purchasers to define the
description for Non-standard items;
- Prospecting of the market to identify new
Inspection Companies and manage their contracts;
- Performs assessments/audits of inspection
companies/laboratories;
- Coaches and organizes work of Quality
Controller and Storekeepers performing QC;
- Provides support to QC units in the region,
including short support missions when necessary.
Minimum Requirements:
- Holder of a University Degree in Quality
Management or a relevant degree;
- 3 years of relevant experience in metrology,
sampling, quality inspection and/or purchasing/warehousing;
- Working experience in inspection company and/or
assessments/audits is an asset;
- Able to write clear and concise reports,
procedures and quality documents in English;
- Able to assess legal aspects of
supplier/manufacturer capacity;
- Extensive Knowledge in the application of ISO
requirements;
- Excellent command of written and spoken
English(knowledge of French is an asset);
- Advanced Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Power
point, Databases).
The Profile
- Excellent communication skills, a good team
leader, excellent analytical skills, ability to work under pressure with
tight deadlines, energetic and able to take initiative, high
organisational skills, rigorous, precise and honest, able to travel.
Medical Purchaser.
Responsibilities:
- Follows strictly ICRC procurement procedures,
financial limits and Code of Conduct
- Ensures that purchasing is done in a
transparent and accountable manner
- Maintains relations with suppliers and other
ICRC departments
- Responsible for Tender process
- Takes part in the selection of suppliers
- Manages contracts with suppliers
- Ensures strict control of quality for the
purchased goods/services
- Carries out prospecting of the market in order
to identify new suppliers
- Manages suppliers files
- Provides analytical reports on purchases
- Makes all related information available in the
local database and filing system
- Helps Supply Chain Administrator to define the
running stocks levels
Minimum Requirements:
- Holder of a Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
- Degree/Certificate in Purchasing or Business
Administration;
- At least 4 years experience in purchasing and
supply of drugs, medical renewable, disposable, medical equipment and
medical devices ;
- Previous working experience with International
organizations, hospital or medical logistics service providers is an added
advantage ;
- Good knowledge of national and international
laws/regulations on drugs and medical devices ;
- Good knowledge of national and international
laws/regulations on drugs and medical devices
- Excellent command of written and spoken
English (knowledge of French is an asset);
- Advanced Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Power
point , Databases), Excellent internet user;
The Profile:
- Honest, good team leader, analytical skills,
ability to work under pressure, able to work independently and take
initiative, good communication and negotiation skills, high sense of
integrity.
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 13th November
2015.
Please include a cover letter,
detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, current and expected
remuneration and contact details of three referees (telephone, email and box
number).
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_services@icrc.org