Procurement Officer Job Vacancy at Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop and review appropriate systems, procedures and guidelines for procurement of goods and services
• Actively participate in the planning and budgeting processes of the Council
• Provide secretarial duties to the Contract and Evaluation Committee meetings
• Work closely with the Heads of Department to identify procurement needs and develop procurement plans
• Prepare and submit periodical reports for the procurement and disposal processes and submitting them to relevant authorities
• Work closely with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Liaise with the Line Supervisor and Accounting Officer in identification of persons to the various Evaluation Committees
• Provide timely advice to the Accounting Officer, Procurement and Disposal Committee and members of the Council on matters pertaining to procurement and disposal

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant should either an honors Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from a recognized awarding institution OR A Bachelor’s egree in a Non- Supply Chain Management discipline, preferably in Economics, Business Administration, or Commerce with a Post graduate Diploma in Procurement Management recognized from awarding institution OR Full professional qualification in supply chain management (CIPS) plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Procurement Management from a recognized awarding institution
• Certification with Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supplies is an added advantage
• A minimum of three years of related experience in a busy organization;
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, integrity and ethical behavior
• Good team player
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure
• Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in ICT
• Excellent interpersonal skills

How to Apply:

All interested applicants should submit their applications with the relevant testimonials, certificates and at least three referees two of whom should be professional and one personal to this address:

The Registrar,

Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council,

P.O. Box 4046, Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 27^th June 2016