Head of Procurement and Disposal Unit Opportunity at Uganda Road Fund (URF)

Job Title: Head, Procurement and Disposal Unit

Employer: Uganda Road Fund (URF)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda 

Application Deadline: 27th Sept 2013

Responsibilities:

• Undertake and manage all functions of the PDU stipulated in the PPDA Act, 2003;

• Undertake and manage all procurements under donor funded projects as may be required;

• Provide quality assurance and support implementation of procurement

• Prepare and present reports, papers and briefs to the Fund Management Board on issues related to procurement and disposal of assets as may be required;

• Active participation in the functions of the Fund Management Committee, including tendering professional advice and provision of regular reports and briefs;

• Direct and manage the functions and performance of all staff placed under the PDU;

• Prepare reports as may be required from time to time.

• Liaise with PPDA on matters of procurement and disposal;

• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and experience:

• An Honours degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or Business Administration, Economics, Finance or any business related field but with a Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement.

• A master's degree in management or business related field;

• Professional qualification in procurement (e.g. CIPS).

• A minimum of 8 years' experience, 4 of which should be at management level in a reputable organisation especially public sector entities at start "PI

• Should have deep knowledge and experience with the PPDA law and regulations with evident achievements from PPDA Audits;

• Should have demonstrable experience in planning and implementing procurements in a large organisation in Uganda or the region;

• Working knowledge of the Transport Sector and/or local governments functions and laws is added advantage;

• Familiarity with modem infrastructure procurement and contracting options including BOT schemes, performance contracting, tolling, parallel bid evaluations framework, term contracting and others.

• High integrity and strong interpersonal skills, good communication skills and self-driven. Age limit - Not more than 45 years

How to apply:

Applications accompanied by 

(i) a capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications, adequacy for the post or assignment and illustrated personal experience;

(ii) copies of testimonials;

(iii) detailed curriculum vitae showing positions held;

(iv) current salary;

(v) 3 referees; and

(vi) postal address, daytime telephone contacts and email address of applicants should be submitted either in hard copy or by email in portable document format (pdf) to: 

The Executive Director, 

Uganda Road Fund, 

5th Floor Twed Towers, 

Plot 10, Kafu Road, 

P.O. Box 7501, 

Kampala, 

Email: info@roadfund.ug

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Logistics, Procurement and Travel Clerk at World Health Organization

Job Title: Logistics, Procurement and Travel Clerk

Employer: World Health Organization

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 29th Sept 2013

Competencies
• Communicating  in a  credible  and  effective  way ;
• Producing  results
• Fosters  integration  and team  work
• Monitoring  towards  in a  changing  environment

Knowledge
Education  and Special  Training
• Completion  of secondary  school  with training  of general  administration  practices  with focus  on  Logistics  , Procurement and Travel  practices , theories  and  procedures .

Experience:

• At  least  5 to  7 years  of experience  in administration  or clerical positions , preferably  with  several  years  experience  in the  UN .

Languages;

• Excellent  knowledge  of English  and Swahili  and  local  languages  would be  added  advantage .

How to apply
Applications  accompanied  by  detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies  of certificates , diplomas  and  testimonials  should  be  addressed to;
The  WHO  Representative
P. O. Box  24578
Kampala

Public Health Specialist Supply Chain Management Job Vacancy at US Mission

Job Title: Public Health Specialist Supply Chain Management

Employer: US Mission

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 13th Sept 2013


Qualifications

Education:
• Completion  of a  bachelor’s  degree in Medical  Laboratory  Technology is  required,  Additional six  months hands-on  post-graduation training in a clinical  setting  is required.
• Registration with the  Ministry of Health  Allied  Health  Professional  Council is required.

Work experiences:
• A minimum  of five  years working  in a clinical  laboratory   setting either  HIV/AIDS  health care or a national reference  laboratory  or research oriented facility  is required  of  which  three years  were  in implementing  or overseeing  laboratory   quality systems

Knowledge:
• Comprehensive  knowledge and  experience  in advanced  laboratory  medicine  is required  including  a  comprehensive  knowledge of procedures  for laboratory  diagnostics laboratory  informatics  and  associated technologies .
• Through  knowledge  of the  current  HIV/AIDS  national  and global  situation  is  required .
• Good  working knowledge  of the principles  of laboratory   management including  strategic planning  , personal management  and forecasting  and management   of procurement  supplies  and equipment  is required .

Roles:

• After  an initial  application  screening  applicants  will be  invited  to a  testing   process  that may  include  a  written  examination  and oral  interviews.

• The  selected  candidate must pass pre-employment  medical  and  security  investigations  before  beginning  work  .
• The  initial  appointment  period  is one  year  , subject  to renewal .

• Normally  candidates for  employment  are  hired  at the  first  step of the  designated per grade.  In some  instances  , candidates  may be  hired  at a  higher step  when  exceptional  qualifications  or  previous  governmental  service  and pay  level  so  warrant .

• The  Human  Resources  Officer  will make  the decision  with  the concurrence of the employing section.

How to apply

Interested   candidates for  this  position  must  submit  the  following  for consideration of application ;

University  Application  for Employment  as a  Locally  Employed staff of Family  Member  , A current  resume  or curriculum vitae.

Candidates who claim  US  Veterans  preference   must provide  a copy of their  application . Candidates who  claim       conditional US  Veterans  preference  must submit  documentation  confirming eligibility  for a  cord national  preference  in hiring with their application. Any other documentation  that addresses the  qualifications requirements  of the  position  as  listed  above.

Submit Application to:
Human Resources Office
Email at  KampalaHR@state.gov

Procurement Specialist at Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Employer: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 20th Sept 2013

Responsibilities:

• Managing  procurement  works  and services  under  the  Ministry ‘s  component  of the  ESDP  in accordance  with  Government  of Uganda  and the  World  Bank  procedures.
• Provide  support  to the  Project  Coordinator  in the  implementation  of the   project .
• Ensure that  the contracts  signed  by the  GoU  and other  parties  under  the  project  Coordinator  and the  World  Bank .

Qualifications:

• A  Bachelor’s  degree  in Procurement , Commerce , Business  Administration , Economics  , Engineering  , or  any  other  related  discipline  from  a reputable  and  recognized  University  with
• An  advanced  degree  in the  relevant  field .
• At least  3 years  of experience  in public  procurement  with  at least  3 years  experience  in public  procurement  with  at least  3 years  experience  in World Bank/DA  funded  projects.
• Thorough  understanding  of  PPDA  and World Bank  procurement  procedures .

How to apply:
If  your  qualifications  and experience  match any  of these  roles, please email  your application  quoting the  relevant  job  title  to  Executive  Selection  Division ,, KPMG  at the  following email  address : esd@kpmg.co.ug.

Please  attach  your  CV  containing  your email  address , daytime  telephone contact , qualifications  , working experience  , present  position  and names  and  addresses of three referees  together with  a cover  letter   (maximum 2  pages )  summarizing  why  you  consider  yourself  particularly  well  suited for the  position .

Head of Procurement and Disposal Unit Jobs at National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

Job Title: Procurement Officer/ Head of Procurement and Disposal Unit

Job Ref: NEMA/ADV/EXT/03/2013

Employer: National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23rd Sept 2013

Salary Scale: E4


Job Summary:

The Procurement Officer will support the preparation, management and contracting of a variety of goods, works and services of NEMA. He/ She will also support Quality Assurance functions related to procurement and contracting of services and participate in all procurements undertaken at NEMA.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide support to NEMA and assist Management in operations and procurement related functions.
• Assess the compliance to PPDA and development partners’ procedures on goods, works and services procured for NEMA.
• Prepare and implement NEMA’s procurement plan.
• Prepare tender documents for the procurement of goods, works & services.
• Assist NEMA Management & the Contracts Committee to review procurement requests for completeness, adequacy and clarity of tender documents.
• Implement procurement and contracting transactions to purchase goods, works and services at the best value;
• Take pre-emptive action on operational, administrative and procedural issues of tenders submitted by suppliers and service providers;
• Prepare all necessary procurement management reports;
• Prepare & make available on time the tender documents for bidders;
• Demonstrate professional behavior, personal ethics, integrity and transparency in dealing with clients and service providers;
• Mentor colleagues by sharing knowledge in procurement procedures;
• Ensure that procurement procedures and guidelines are harmonized in the PPDA Procurement Manual.
• Undertake any other task related to the procurement function which could be requested by NEMA management & Contracts Committee and;
• Any other relevant tasks that may be assigned.
• Prepare and establish general and specific procurement notices;
• Establish and update the entity’s Procurement plan;
• Maintain a database of procurement activities
• Solicit bids or quotations, analyze for compliance  with specifications for cost, delivery, warranty, maintenance, etc;
• Prepare tender procurement notices and requests for proposals based on specifications and terms of reference provided by the User Dept’s;
• Participate in bid opening, evaluation and negotiations between NEMA and suppliers/contractors and facilitate in obtaining of clearances from development partners,
• PPDA, Solicitor General etc;
• Participate in the evaluation processes of the technical and financial proposals, coordinate and participate in the negotiation process when required;
• Participate with the Legal team in the drafting of contracts between NEMA and the consultants, suppliers/Contractors;
• In liaison with User Departments, ensure timely response of NEMA to the consultant’s & other contractor’s reports as well as approvals of the consultants assignments;
• Establish a procurement filing system in compliance with the PPDA Act & Regulations.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The candidate should possess a first degree in Economics, Business Administration, Procurement & Logistics. A Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning & Management, Public Procurement Management as an added advantage for those without  a first degree in procurement & logistics;
• A Masters’ degree in the above disciplines is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years experience in a business environment in procurement services either public or private sector or international organizations;
• Full Membership of the Institute of Procurement Professionals of Uganda.
• Possess background in strategic planning and economic development
• Strong ability to work in a team environment with results-based orientation and to bring tasks to completion under tight deadlines;
• Working knowledge of PPDA & World Bank Procurement procedures
• Working knowledge & ability of Ms Office Software, Ms Access, Ms Project, Windows etc Trainer, results oriented and self motivated
• Excellent communication  and interpersonal skills
• Ethics Standards management
• High level of proven integrity in procurement
• Analytical with business acumen.

How to Apply:

All applicants should send their handwritten applications either by hand or via electronic mail and/or  through post office enclosing copies of certificates/testimonials and detailed curriculum vitae indicating 3 referees addressed to:-
The Executive Director
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
NEMA House,
Plot 17/19/21 Jinja Road
P.O. Box 22255
Kampala. Uganda

Procurement Specialist Job Opportunity at Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Employer: Ministry  of Energy  and  Mineral Development

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 20th Sept 2013

Qualifications
• A   Bachelors  degree  in  Procurement  , Commerce,  Business  Administration , Economics , Engineering  or  any  other  related  discipline  from  a reputable  and  recognized  university  with
• An  advanced  degree  in the   relevant  field .
• At  least  3 years  of experience  in public procurement  with  at least  3 years  experience  in  World  Bank /IDA  funded  rojects
• Thorough  understanding  of  PPDA  and World  Bank  procurement  procedures

Scope of Work
• Managing  procurement of goods  works and  services  under  the Ministry ‘s  component  of the ESDP  in  accordance with  Government of Uganda  and the  World  Bank  procedures .
• Managing  procurement  for other  World  Bank  financed  projects  within  the Ministry
• Any  other  duties  of a  procurement  nature  as well  be  advised  by the  Project  Coordinator .

How to apply

If your  qualifications  and experience   match any  of these  roles  , please  email  your application  quoting  the relevant  job title  to Executive  Selection  Division , KPMG   at  the  following  email  address :  esd@kpmg.co.ug

Senior Procurement Officer Jobs at Local Government Finance Commission

 Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer (1 post )

Employer: Local Government Finance Commission

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 16th Sept 2013


Duties:
• Planning and controlling procurement services
• Developing a procurement plan
• Putting in place a prudent procurement system
• Providing timely technical advice to Accounting Officer, Contract Committees and Heads of Department
• Evaluating procurement requirements and recommending appropriate procedures
• Preparing periodic reports and providing secretarial services to the Contract Committees
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.



 Qualifications and working experience:
• Applicants should be Ugandans holding either of the following qualifications: An Honors Degree in Procurement/Purchasing and Supplies, BBA (Procurement option), B.Com (Procurement option) and a Masters Degree in Procurement/Purchasing and Supplies, Business Administration, Commerce. Full professional Membership to Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply [MCIPS] is a must.
• Very good working knowledge of computer applications and IFMS  At least [3] years experience as a Procurement
• Officer in Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Local Governments.


Salary Scale: LF 3

Contract Period:

4 years Contract, renewable on satisfactory performance. Initially the incumbent will serve six [6] months probation.

Age: 30 years and above.


How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit three handwritten applications indicating two referees attached thereto academic documents,
appointment letters, Curriculum Vitae and three passport size photographs through Heads of Departments to;

The Commission Secretary
Local Government Finance Commission
10th Floor, Workers House
P. O. Box 23143,
Kampala.

Email: lgfc@lgfc.go.ug

Senior Stores Assistant Jobs at Local Government Finance Commission in Uganda

Job Title: Senior Stores Assistant- 1 post

Employer: Local Government Finance Commission

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 16th Sept 2013


Duties:
• Receiving, recording and storing supplies
• Receiving requisitions and orders and issuing stores
• Taking stocks and re-order levels.
• Checking and verifying the stores invoices
• Taking the records of all stores received and issued out
• Maintaining facilities for preservation, packing and storage
• To perform any other duty as and when directed by the immediate supervisor.


Qualification and Working Experience:
• Ugandans with integrity holding a diploma in Stores Management from a recognized University/ Institution with at least three years working
• experience in Stores Management in Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies or Local Government.
• Skills in planning, organaising, ICT, accountability and Communication are a must.


Terms of appointment:

4 years contract, renewable on satisfactory performance, initially the incumbent shall serve six [6] months probation.

Age: 25 years and above

Salary scale: LF5 (UGX 1,333,080 p.m)

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit three handwritten applications indicating two referees attached thereto academic documents,
appointment letters, Curriculum Vitae and three passport size photographs through Heads of Departments to;

The Commission Secretary
Local Government Finance Commission
10th Floor, Workers House
P. O. Box 23143,
Kampala.

Email: lgfc@lgfc.go.ug.

Supply Chain Management Advisor at Ministry Of Health

Job Title: Supply Chain Management Advisor

Employer: Ministry Of Health

Duty Station: Kampala

Application Deadline: 2nd Sept 2013

Key Functions:
• Coordinating and supporting the MOH in the national quantification efforts to link stock outs in commodities, supplies, ARVS in the Republic of Uganda
• Develop national computerized database, overseeing the ordering and packaging process, level and provide weekly reports to decision makers
• Tracking the movements of goods into the country and through depots ready for dispatch and arrival of shipments
• Monitoring supply chain performance  and make sure that targets are met, recommends corrective actions where necessary
• Identifying blockages in the supply chain system and make recommendations to decision makers for the address and reduce delays in the system
• Developing and coordinating trainings to health workers that are directly involved in SCM for logistic management and providing technical support to broad portfolio of implementing partner

Qualifications:
• Must possess degree in Pharmacy
• Must possess a degree in logistics and supply chain management
• Being a member of the chartered institute of purchasing and supply is an added advantage
• Must have at least ten years relevant experience as a pharmacist five years of which should be managing logistics of AIDS supplies
• Must have an extensive experience in a public health system, with excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Good management and communication skills both oral and written
• Good interpersonal relationships
• Team work building

Competencies:
• Well versed with current national and global for HIV/AIDS policies and practices
• Demonstrated leadership and supervision, team work, net working, communication and writing skills
• Familiarity with commonly used computer packages
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning and understanding of the strategic direction of MOH and of PEPFAR programs

How to apply;

All applications should be Hand Delivered between 8am to 5pm Monday to
Plot 20B Kawalya Kaggwa Close, Kololo
Tel: +256 414 347/ +256 312 266 194

Laboratory Supply Chain Management Specialist Jobs at Edes & Associates Consultants Limited

Job Title: Laboratory Supply Chain Management Specialist

Employer: Edes & Associates Consultants Limited

Duty Station: Kampala,

Application Deadline: 24th August, 2013.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Offer support the laboratory advisor in planning and implementation of laboratory work plans.
• Implement laboratory logistics policies, systems, goals, objectives, procedures and work plans.
• Support the field team in supervising laboratory commodity management at health facility level.
• Plan and conduct laboratory supply chain and logistics management training for health facility laboratory personnel.
• Ensure compliance to laboratory standard operating procedures at central and health facility level.
• Support laboratory logistics monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Provide technical assistance to IPs with focus on laboratory maintenance and support.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should hold a Bachelors and/or Master's degree in Laboratory Technology.
• Four to seven years of related experience with reputable international organization.
• Experience in clinical laboratory services in an accredited laboratory.
• Experience laboratory supply chain management.
• Experience with laboratory tests and techniques, including equipment, reagents and consumables required for the diagnosis and monitoring of the following (but not limited to): hematology, clinical chemistry and flow cytometry HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, STIs, Hepatitis B, etc.
• Experience with procedures for internal and external quality control.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing.
• Experience in mentoring and training of laboratory personnel.
• Knowledge of the stepwise accreditation of medical laboratories is essential
• Computer knowledge is essential particularly packages like Excel, Power Point and Ms Word.

How to Apply:

All those interested in the above vacancy should send their application letters and detailed Curriculum Vitae to;
The Human Capital and Business Manager,
Edes & Associates Consultants Limited,
Plot 22 Entebbe Road,
Conrad Plaza, 6th Floor,
P.O Box 21984
Kampala-Uganda

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Store Assistant Jobs in Uganda at A & G Associate Limited

Job Title: Store Assistant

Employer: A & G Associate Limited

Duty Station: Kampala

Application Deadline: 30th Aug 2013

Responsibilities;
• Reporting to the Logistics manager
• The role is to enhance efficient resources management and utilization through accountable stores management practices in line with the existing policies

Key accountabilities:
• Handling all procured goods and services as specified by the organization policies
• Appropriately check, verify and check all goods delivered against supply requisition and purchase orders to ensure correctness and prepare goods received notes against all receipts
• Arrange all stocks received in the stores and storage units to ease retrieval and dispatch
• Maintain reasonable stock levels and mixed as require
• Prepare and allow for regular and periodic stock taking in the fact of audit and at all request of the directors and there designate
• Employ appropriate use of stock cards bin cards way bills and other stores management tools to ensure accurate records and proper accountability of goods in the stores
• Preparation of monthly stores consumption report for all goods received
• Responsible for release and keeping records of all approved request of goods and receipts of balances returned from distribution points
• In charge of files and storage of all stores correspondences and maintaining appropriate records of all goods received and dispatched
• Inform programmes of the existing stock levels to facilitate timely replenishments
• Maintain a clean, tidy store and offer stewardship of the store and all its contents

Qualification:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Records and Archives Management Logistics and Procuments or related
field of study
• At least four years of experience in a similar jobs preferable with an INGO
• Good command in English, French and Kiswahili
• Excellent inter personal and communication skills

How to apply;
Interested candidate in the above positions should submit their application letter and a one page motivation letter plus a detailed CV to:
Human and Capital Manager,
A and G Associate Limited
plot B1, Naguru Community Estate
P.O.Box 15357,
Kampala Uganda

Procurement Specialist Jobs at Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development in Uganda

Job Title:  Procurement   Specialist

Employer: Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 28th Aug 2013

Job Details;

The Ministry of Lands , Housing and  Urban  Development  is recruiting  qualified  candidates for the vacant position.

Objective
•    The  objective of  this  assignment  is to  ensure   timely  implementation of the  procurement  process  in accordance to the  procurement  plan which will  guarantee timely  acquisition of  goods  , works  and services .

Qualifications
•    A Bachelors  degree  in  Procurement , Business  Administration  , Economics , Engineering  or other  related  courses , with a  Masters  Degree  in either  Procurement , Economics , Business Administration , Project  Planning and  Management  or other  related courses  with extensive  and demonstrated experience in  procurement  in all  aspects of  procurement  of goods, non-consulting  services  , works  and  consulting  services ;
•    A strong  experience  of at least  6 years  general  experience   in procurement  services  with  3 years  in  public  sector  and at least  2 years  working  under the World  Bank  financed  projects  with a  demonstrated  strong  track  record.
•    Good  oral  and written  communication  skills  . Should  be fluent in English  . Proven  integrity  in handling  public  resources and in  executing  duties
•    Working  knowledge  of the  PPDA  procurement  rules  and procedures
•    Computer  knowledge  and  skills  in Ms  Word  , Ms  Excel  and  Internet /Email is a  mandatory  requirement .


How to apply

Interested  applicants  may  obtain  further  information  at the  address  below  during  office  hours  to
The  Head of procurement  and Disposal  Unit  ,
Ministry of Lands , Housing  and  Urbun  Development ,
Plot 13-15
Parliament  Avenue  , Century  Building  ,
Floor  1 Room 17.
P.O.Box  7096,
Kampala, Uganda

Senior Procurement Advisor Jobs at Management Sciences for Health (MSH) in Uganda

Job Title: Senior Procurement Advisor

Employer: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)


Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda


Application Deadline: 16th August,2013

About MSH:
Management Sciences for Health (MSis an international non-profit, public health organisation with headquarters in USA, whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide MSH Uganda is currently running a number of USAID and other donor funded projects including Supply Chain Management System (SCMS).
SCMS is implemented by The Partnership for Supply Chain Management (PFSCM) contract for USAID as part of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, SCMS strengthens or establishes secure, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable supply chains capable of meeting the care and treatment needs of people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS. In coordination with in-country and international partners, SCMS assists programs to enhance the supply-chain capacity, ensure that accurate supply-chain information is collected, shared, and used; end provides quality, affordable, health care products 10 those who need them. In Uganda the SCMS project is managed by Management Sciences for Health (MSH).

Job Summary:

The Senior Procurement Advisor will lead and provide technical, strategic and procurement operations support to the USAID Uganda mission. She/he will provide technical assistance to USAID supported implementing partners, and other PEPFAR USG partners as needed, primarily in the areas of quantification, procurement planning, procurement, and distribution planning for antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) and other HVAIDS related commodities. The Senior Procurement Advisor will monitor and assure the quality of in-country client procurement plans and will collaborate as appropriate, with USAID, the Ministry of Health and the Securing Ugandans' Right to Essential Medicines (SURProgram for any partner procurement and distribution needs. She/he will serve as Ore principal liaison to SCMS in Uganda, coordinating with the Mission, in-country partners, and the SCMS project management office (PMO) to ensure timely and complete responsiveness to client needs. The Senior Procurement Advisor will be responsible for reporting on the progress and financial status of SCMS procurement operations in Uganda to the USAID Mission, and the SCMS project management office (PMO) in Washington, DC.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide strategic, managerial, and technical support for USG funded procurements Represent SCMS and PFSCM at venous supply chain management nitrated technical meetings with other cooperating agencies, implementing partners, Ministry of Health, and/or donor agencies.
• Collaborate with the SCMS PM0 team to prepare the quarterly commodity financial forecasting for antiretroviral medicines and other health-related commodities.
• Complete requests for ad-hoc analysis of commodity forecasts, consumption, logistics, anchor financing to guide decision making related to HIV/AIDs commodities.
• Relay timely information lathe PM0 on program changes, needs, and targets
• Initiate and manage the SCMS Procurement and Order Fulfillment Process and related activities
• Review client procurement requests for eligibility and accuracy, verify and monitor available funding for orders Review client procurement plans and develop SCMS twelve-month
• supply plans and update them on a quarterly basis
• Send online Price Requests (PRs) and collaborate with Procurement Unit to ensure the completion of Price Quotations (POs) and monitor the order fulfillment process
• Ensure compliance with all applicable national and USG regulations and policies, as well as SCMS Standard Operating Procedures
• Initiate and manage the SCMS Procurement and Order Fulfillment Process and related activities
• Backstop the procurement team, creating PQs and POs, evaluating bids, and tracking procurement as necessary.
• In collaboration with MSH headquarters and the SCMS PM0 coordinate in-country logistics 1. Establish and monitor contract mechanisms for commodity clearance through the National Drug Authority (NDA), and distribution and warehousing services within-country partners (Joint Medical Stores-JMS and National Medical Stores (NMS)
• Monitor related invoices and expenses to ensure the timely payment of service providers (NDA. JMS, NMS)
• Manage Client Relations, Requests and Expectations - communicating about SCMS procurement procedures and order status reports to clients and implementing partners
• Monitor and report on SCMS Uganda Operational Progress - supporting the completion of customer satisfaction surveys and monthly and quarterly performance reports

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should possess an advanced degree in procurement, supply chain management, business administration, public health, or equivalent field is required.
• A Bachelors' degree in Pharmacy is highly desirable
• Proven ability in procurement and demonstrated ability to monitor and project commodity requirements at NMS and JMS,
• Previous experience in Uganda with knowledge and comprehensive understanding of HIV/ AIDS supply chain and pharmaceutical procurements, procurement regulations, and regulatory authority importation guidelines,
• Registration by the Pharmacy Council, Ministry of Health is desirable,
• The candidates should possess five years of procurement and/ or pharmaceutical management experience, including supervisory or equivalent leadership/management experience.
• Experience in logistics/supply chain management and/public health commodities, especially HIV/AIDS and laboratory commodities,
• Hands-on experience with quantification and demand planning and related tools a Demonstrated computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
• Flexibility in dealing with changing priorities and shifting deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communications skills,
• Demonstrated strong organizational, managerial, communications, and reporting skills,
• Proven ability to work as a part of a team, but self-managing of own time

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications to:
The Human Resources Partner - IrISH,
Plot 15 Princess Ann Drive Bugolobi,
P 0 Box 71419,
Kampala, Uganda

Email: HRUG@msh.org


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

Careers at Rural Electrification Agency - Procurement & Disposal Officer

Job Title: Procurement & Disposal Officer

Employer: The Rural Electrification Agency

Duty Station: Kampala

Application Deadline: 23rd Aug 2013


Responsibilities

• Planning procurement and disposal activities
• Handling all micro procurements
• Participate in evaluation of bids
• Preparation of reports as may be required

Person Specifications

• An Honors Bachelors Degree in Procurement (or Purchasing and Supply Chain Management ) obtained from a recognized awarding institution.
• Full professional qualification in Procurement /Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
• At least 3 years work experience in a busy public sector entity handling procurement of goods , works and services
• Must be conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act (2003) , Regulations and guidelines
• High level of integrity and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with teams at all levels

How to apply

Interested Ugandans , who meet the above requirements should submit applications
which should be received at the right time .
The applications , which should include , forwarding letter, detailed CV, names and addresses of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials , should be addressed and delivered to;
The Executive Director
Rural Electrification Agency
2nd Floor , House of Hope
Plot 10 Windsor Loop , Kololo
P. O. Box 7317,
Kampala-Uganda

Assistant Procurement & Disposal Officer Jobs at Rural Electrification Agency in Uganda

Job Title: Assistant Procurement & Disposal Officer

Employer: The Rural Electrification Agency

Duty Station: Kampala

Application Deadline: 23rd Aug 2013


Responsibilities

• Liaise with end users and prepare the Agency’s draft Annual Procurement & Disposal Plan
• Support the timely entry of data into the Procurement Performance Measurement System

Person Specifications

• An Honors Bachelors Degree in Procurement obtained from a recognized awarding institution
• At least 1 year work experience in a busy public sector entity handling procurement of goods , works and services
• Must have a sound knowledge of computer applications and PPMS
• Must be conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act 2003, Regulations and Guidelines
• High level of integrity and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with teams at all levels .

How to apply

Interested Ugandans , who meet the above requirements should submit applications which should be received at the right time .
The applications , which should include , forwarding letter, detailed CV, names and addresses of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials , should be addressed and delivered to;

The Executive Director
Rural Electrification Agency
2nd Floor , House of Hope
Plot 10 Windsor Loop , Kololo
P. O. Box 7317,
Kampala-Uganda

Senior Procurement Officer Job Vacancy at Uganda Human Rights Commission

Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer

Employer: Uganda Human Rights Commission

Duty Station: Kampala, , Uganda

Application Deadline: 28th Aug, 2013


Job Description:
The  Uganda  Human  Rights  Commission  is an  Institution  established  under  the  Provisions  of Article  51(1)  of  the  Constitution  of the republic of  Uganda .

Job Requirements:
•    At  least  a Degree  in  Procurement /Purchasing  and  Supplies
•    Bachelor’s  Degree  in any of the  following  discipline: Business  Administration  or Commerce  (Procurement  and  Supplies  option ) or
•    Level  6  (Graduate   Diploma  in  CIPS  Professional qualifications  from  the  Chattered  Institute  of  Purchasing  and Supply  (CIPS
)
•    Clean  track  records  of testimonials  from the  previous  employers are required
•    Interpersonal  & communication  skills


Duties
•    Heads  the Procurement  and Disposal  Unit  of the  Commission
•    Liaises  with end-users  to compile  all  procurement  requirements  of the organization
•    Guides  the suppliers  on procurement  procedures
•    Verifies  documentation  foe easy  use  by  all  interested  parties
•    Liaise  with  Accounts  to ensure  availability  of  procurement  funds  and timely  payments  to suppliers


How to apply

Interested  applicants  are required  to forward  two  copies  of their  applications  with attached  passport  photographs, together with  detailed  CV,  including  two  referees  with  reliable  telephone /email  addresses, photocopies of academic  and  professional  certificates ,  within  two weeks  from  the date  ogf this  advertisement .
Applications  should  physically  be  hand delivered  to the  Commission  Headquarters on the  address  below  or sent  through  the post  office;

The  Secretary  to the  Commission
Uganda  Human  Rights  Commission ,
TWED  Plaza,
plot  22,
Lumumba  Avenue ,
P. O. Box  4929,
Kampala

Senior Procurement Advisor Jobs at Management Sciences for Health in Uganda

Job Title: Senior Procurement Advisor

Employer: Management Sciences for Health

Duty Station: Kampala

Application Deadline: 16th Aug 2013


Management Sciences for Health is an international non-profit , public health organization with headquarters in USA , whose purpose is to strengthen health programs worldwide.

Responsibilities
• Provide strategic managerial , and technical support for USG funded procurements
• Represent SCMS and PFSOM at various supply chain management related technical meetings with other coorperating agencies , implementing partiners ,ministry of Health and/or donor agencies
• Collaborate with the SCMS PMO team to prepare the quarterly commodity financial forecasting for antiretroviral medicine and other health-related commodities . Complete requests for ad-hoc analysis of commodity forecasts , consumption , logistics , and/or financing to guide decision making related to HIV/AIDS commodities . Relay timely information to the PMO on program changes ,needs and targets .

Qualifications
• Advanced degree in procurement , supply chain management , business administration , public health or equivalent field is required .
• Bachelors degree in Pharmacy is desirable
• Demonstrated ability in procurement and demonstrated ability to monitor and project commodity requirements at MMS and JMS
• Working experience in Uganda with knowledge and comprehensive understanding of HIV/AIDS supply chain and pharmaceutical procurements, procurement regulations , and regulatory authority importation guidelines .

How to apply
All applications should be addressed to;
The Human Resources Partiner -MSH,
Plot 15 Princess Ann Drive Bugolobi
P. O. Box 71419,
Kampala

Procurement Advisor Job Vacancy at Management Science for Health in Uganda

Job Title: Procurement Advisor

Employer: Management Science for Health

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 16th Aug 2013


Job Description:

Management Science for Health  is an international  non-profit  public health  organization  with headquarters  in  USA, whose  purpose  is to strengthen  health  programs  worldwide.

Job Requirements:



Responsibilities
•    Provide  strategic  , managerial  and technical  support  for  USG  funded  procurements
•    Represent  SCMMS   and PFSCM  at various  supply  chain  management  related  technical  meetings with  other   coorperating  agencies  implementing  partiners  , Ministry  of Health  and/or  donor  agencies .
•    Collaborate  with the  SCMS  PMO  been to prepare the quarterly  commodity financial  forecasting  for  antiretroviral  medicines and other related   commodities . Complete   requests for  ad-hoc  analysis  of commodity  forecasts,  consumption , logistics  and/or  financing  to  guide  decision  making  re lated to HIV/AIDS  commodities  .  Relay  timely  information  to the  PMO  on program  changes  needs  and targets  .


Qualifications
•    Advanced  degree  in  procurement , supply  chain  management , business  administration , public  health , or  equivalent  field is required .
•     Bachelor’s  degree  in  Pharmacy  is desirable
•     Demonstrated  ability  in  procurement  and  demonstrated  ability  to monitor  and project  commodity  requirements  at  NMS  and  JMS.
•    Working experience  in Uganda  with knowledge and  comprehensive understanding  of HIV/AIDS  supply  chain and pharmacuitical  procurements, procurement regulations  and  regulartory  authority  importation guidelines
•    Registration  by the pharmacy  Council ministry  of health is desirable .

How to apply

All  applications  should  be addressed  to ;

The  Human  Resources  Partiner-MSH,
Plot 15  Princess  Ann  Drive  Bugolobi ,
P. O. Box  71419,
Kampala