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Job Title:
Procurement Assistant
Employer:
Infectious Disease Institute
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Procurement Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 10 May 2024

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Procurement Assistant job at Infectious Disease Institute | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a Ugandan not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research, Laboratory services (including the CAP-certified IDI Core Lab & Translational Lab), Global Health Security and Health System Strengthening.

Are you looking for Procurement Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Procurement Assistant job at Infectious Disease Institute

Full-time

Deadline: 

10 May 2024

Procurement Assistant job at Infectious Disease Institute

Infectious Disease Institute

Job Description

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

The Procurement assistant shall provide procurement support in all IDI procurement functions including both local and international purchases, covering a range of requirements from medical drugs, laboratory equipment and supplies, office supplies; IT related requirements, renovations, and service agreements among others.

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  • Receive complete and approved requisitions from buying units.

  • Preparing and issuing Request for quotations to vendors

  • Receiving quotations and responses to RFPs following the Institute’s policies and procedures.

  • Prepare Purchase orders for recommended suppliers/providers.


  • In Liaison with the finance team, follow up vendor invoices to ensure timely payment.

  • Maintain a safe and systematic storage of procurement documents and other relevant items.

  • Maintain and keep track of the contracts register and flag those expiring to trigger the renewal or contracting process.

  • Carry out any other assignments as may be allocated by the supervisor.

Procurement Assistant job at Infectious Disease Institute

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

  • Bachelors Degree in; Procurement & Supply chain management, Business Administration or any related field from a recognized institution.

  • Professional Qualification atleast level 4 CIPS


Specific Experience

  • A minimum of three years’ experience in procurement and supply chain management in a busy reputable organization


Person Specification

  • A University degree in Procurement & Supply chain management, Business Administration or any related field from a recognized institution.

  • Enrollment for the professional qualification in a relevant supply chain management course with significant progress in the course eg CIPS shall be an added advantage.

  • A minimum of three years’ experience in procurement and supply chain management in a busy reputable organization

  • Should have good interpersonal skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work in a busy environment

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
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