Job Summary
Reviewing, recording and prioritizing purchasing requests
and obtaining additional information/documentation as required; providing
assistance to requisitions in preparing scope of work and specifications of
goods and services; proposing product substitutions consistent with
requirements to achieve cost savings; determining the availability of funding
sources.
Oversee the program procurement function to ensure that
all procurement is undertaken as per laid down laws, rules and regulations,
while enforcing transparency and accountability in the procurement process to
ensure value for money.
Roles & Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership to drive
the implementation of procurement and supplies policies and plans aimed at cost
effective acquisition of high quality, materials, goods and services.
Prepare weekly/biweekly Procurement
follow up and updating the procurement plans as directed by the Senior
Procurement Officer
Develop detailed tender specifications
and performance standards to facilitate procurement of capital equipment,Goods
and services in strict compliance with the organizations approved policy as
well as donor requirements
Develop and implement CIHEB Procurement strategies and policies
Provide oversight to sourcing in
support of project activities and conduct training on procurement, sourcing,
contracting responsibilities, ethics and general guidelines on property
management.
Examine and re-evaluate existing
contracts in line with performance.
Perform risk analysis regarding supply
contracts and agreements.
Ensures project procurements are
conducted within the stipulated timelines (timely project procurements)
Review, update, interpret and
implement existing procurement regulations, procedures and systems; prepare and
ensure implementation of the procurement manual.
Ensure timely and efficient
implementation of procurement strategy and ensure that departmental performance
targets are set and achieved.
Oversee the maintenance and
safeguarding of procurement records and documents.
Monitor contract management by user
departments to ensure implementation of contracts in accordance with terms and
conditions of the contract.
Qualifications:
Degree in Purchasing and Supply/CIPS
Level 6, Master’s degree will be an added advantage
Member of KISM
Knowledge of USG procurement
regulations
Familiarity with the Kenya Public
Procurement and Asset Disposal Act
Minimum of three (3) years relevant
experience in health supply chains on donor-funded programs, e.g. HIV, Malaria,
etc.
How To Apply
Kindly send your application that includes a cover letter
and an updated CV including names of three professional referees to CIHEBKENYA_Recruitment@cihebkenya.org on
or before 14th February 2024.
Applicants are advised to include the title on the subject line.
The Center for International Health, Education and
Biosecurity (CIHEB)-Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.