Procurement Officer Job in Kenya

Aga Khan
Hospital, Kisumu

Career Opportunity: Procurement Officer - Locum

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of
the Aga Khan Development Network.

The Hospital is part of a
network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health
Facilities across East Africa.

The Aga Khan Hospital is in an
exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by
achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for
laboratory services, SafeCare level 5 certification and is at advanced stage of
attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation.

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu
has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho,
Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet and Eldoret.

The Hospital is seeking to
attract interested and qualified applicants to fill the positions listed below.

Procurement Officer - Locum

Vacancy No: AKHK/MMD/PO/5/23

Overall Responsibility: Reporting to the Assistant Manager - MMD, the
successful candidate will be responsible for implementation of purchasing
procedures, processes and best practices and maximize savings and benefits
arising from seamless purchasing activities.

The terms for this engagement
will be for a fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that the procurement of goods and services are done in
  line with the organization’s policies.


• Ensure that there are timely procurement reports that track
  status of each requisition and provide feedback as necessary.


• Analyze quotations / bids submitted by vendors and make a
  comparative analysis of the information provided in order to make
  procurement decisions.


• Inventory management in line with organizational policies

Requirements

• Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management from a
  recognized institution in Kenya.


• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business Management or any
  other related qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya will be
  an added advantage.


• Registered by Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.


• At least two years working experience in a similar position.


• Experience in working with a Hospital Management Information
  System will be an added advantage.


• Good organizational, problem solving and interpersonal
  skills.


• Excellent computer skills and ability to work with minimum
  supervision.


• Should have skills in negotiating with vendors to maximize
  value for money without compromising on quality of required goods or
  services.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates are
requested to email their application letter and detailed curriculum vitae with
position title and vacancy number on the subject line, including names and
contacts of three references, current and expected remuneration to ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org
on or before Friday, 19th May 2023.

The email subject line MUST
include Position title and Vacancy number being applied for i.e. “PROCUREMENT
OFFICER AKHK/MMD/PO/5/23”

Canvassing of any nature will
lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.

“AKHS is concerned about the
climate and environmental crises we face and is doing everything possible to
reduce our own impact, encouraging others to do the same, and advancing
understanding in this field. AKHS has set itself the task of getting as close
to net-zero carbon operations as possible by 2030. We expect all staff to
contribute to achieving these aims in the context of their roles”.

Please note that Aga Khan
Hospital, Kisumu does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment
process (application, interview meeting and medical examination).

"Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu
is an equal opportunity employer".

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