Senior Procurement Officer – 8 Months Contract - Dignitas International (DI)
Dignitas International (DI) is a medical and research organization dedicated to transforming patient health and health care systems for the most vulnerable people
DI works with patients, health care workers, researchers and policymakers to treat patients, mentor medical staff and develop the knowledge base of researchers and govt to catalyze change in global health practice and policy
In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and with support from USAID, DI is expanding the care and treatment component of its programme for delivery of HIV, TB and related – care in the South East Zone (Balaka, Machinga, Mangochi, Mulanje, Phalombe and Zomba Districts), DI currently works with 200+ staff and is seeking to recruit the following position to start as soon as possible for initial 8 months subject to renewal
Senior Procurement Officer – 8 Months Contract
Will be responsible for managing the procurement section in providing support, guidance and professional advice, in the procurement of goods and services by Dignitas International
Draft invitation to tender, Request for Quotation, Release of all procurement related adverts to the press, Participate in evaluation of Bids, Prepare evaluation reports and submit to Internal Procurement Committee ((IPC) for approval, Management of all import documents for submission to the bank, Draft contract agreements in coordination with responsible dept, Contract negotiations to attain value for money and achieve cost savings, Demand management and forecasting for all consumable materials, Procurement planning and consolidation for all consumable materials
Bachelors Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management, Level 6 – Post Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and supply – Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office particularly Excel, Power Point and Word), Excellent analytical skill and addressing problems, At least 3 yrs of work experience in a procurement related field, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with excellent written and spoken English
Qualified applicants should send resume and detailed cover letter on email, referencing the position title in the subject by 29th January to Human Resource and Administration Manager, email: zombahr@dignitasinternational.org
