Supplies Assistant
JOB GROUP MR 7 (6 POSITIONS)
Duties
Requirements
JOB GROUP MR 7 (6 POSITIONS)
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State
Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology
(Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya and as currently established and
dully accredited to continue to operate as such under the Science Technology
and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out
research in health in Kenya. KEMRI’s vision is “to be a leading centre of
excellence in human health research” and its mission is “to improve human
health and quality of life through research, capacity building, innovation and
service delivery”.
Duties
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-
·
Raise quotations for purchase of products within different
thresholds to ensure availability and competitive prices in the institute;
Prepare
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Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) to make contracts with merchants in
order to procure goods and services;
·
Prepare tenders to procure good and services of very high value to
satisfy the needs of the institute;
·
Carry out market surveys to establish current market prices and
trends in order to ensure that merchants always quote competitively;
·
Prepare payment documents for goods and services supplied to
ensure accountability and avoid legal risk;
·
Provide input into the development of specifications to ensure
value for money;
·
Carry out tender opening for purchase of highly priced goods and
services;
·
Carry out tender and quotation evaluation to ensure quality and
value for money.
Requirements
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-
·
Diploma in Supply Chain Management or any other
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
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Full membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management,
Practicing License will be an added advantage.
·
Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized
institution.
·
Minimum of 1 year professional experience.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications enclosing a
detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, email address, a
day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three
referees to the following address, not later than 22nd May, 2018 to:-
The Director,
Kenya Medical Research Institute,
P.O. Box 54840-00200
NAIROBI, (Attn: Head of Human Resources)
KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.
Persons with disability, women, youth and those from marginalized areas are
encouraged to apply.
Please write the Position applied for on the envelope and in the
subject Line of the Application letter.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
