Procurement Officers
Procurement Officers,
APHIAplus Western Kenya Project
Tracking Code 5156
Job Description Interested candidates must have legal authority to work in Kenya
PATH is an international nonprofit organization
that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities
worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. PATH’s mission is to
improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies,
strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors. USAID awarded a
comprehensive health service delivery project to PATH to improve the health of
Kenyans in the western region of the country. The project, APHIAplus Western
Kenya, builds upon USAID/Kenya’s country-wide health service support project
known as the AIDS, Population and Health Integrated Assistance II (APHIA II).
PATH and its partners are implementing the APHIAplus project in Western and
Nyanza Provinces from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2015. It is working w
closely with the Government of Kenya and a wide variety of non-government
agencies to strengthen health care services throughout the two provinces. In
addition to addressing specific diseases, the APHIAplus Western Kenya project
works to strengthen the region’s health care system by rehabilitating health
facilities, training staff, and supporting supply and communication networks.
PATH seeks to recruit two Procurement Officers
who will handle, coordinate and manage procurement of goods and services for
the APHIAplus project activities in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining
high standards of accountability. S/he will be in charge of ensuring that
procurement documentation is used in accordance with USAID and PATH guidelines
and procedures.
The main responsibilities include:
- Manage the procurement process
and ensure it is carried out in accordance with both the donor and PATH
requirements.
- Coordinate annual evaluation of
suppliers.
- Facilitate the management of
relationships with major suppliers for timely performance of the
procurement process in the acquisition of quality assured commodities.
- Work closely with the
procurement team and assist in the preparation and execution of contract
mechanisms, including purchase orders.
- Contribute to the preparation
of requests for approvals and/or waivers, ensuring timely placement of
orders for goods and services.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of current local and
international procurement methods
- Computer literate with
excellent working knowledge in word and excel
- Strong oral and written
communication skills in English
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in business administration or
related studies and a minimum of five years of project procurement experience.
Post graduate qualification in purchasing and supplies management and
procurement experience from a USAID funded project are preferred.
Job Location: Other, KENYA, Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
The deadline is 22 June 2012 and application is online at www.path.org
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