AMPATHPlus Program Supply Chain Manager Job in Kenya

Feb 26, 2016

The Academic Model Providing Access to Health Care (AMPATHPlus) is a
program under the auspices of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH)
and Moi University whose aim is to provide sustainable efforts in access
to health care. 

AMPATHPlus supports the Ministry of
Health in eight (8) Counties of Western Kenya Region, with a catchment
population of an estimated 3.5 million people.

Applications are invited for the following vacant position in the AMPATHPlus Program:- 
 

Supply Chain Manager

1 Post

 

Reporting to the Chief of Party the successful candidate will among others, be responsible for the following:-
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the operations of the Supplies and Procurement of AMPATHPlus Program.


• Planning and coordinating of the supplies management function.


• Managing the tendering process and contracts.


• Train and guide user departments on effective and efficient procurement procedures.


• Ensure timely and efficient availability of supplies by enabling contractual relationship with external suppliers while minimizing undue exposure to litigation.


• Enforcement of institution"s Supplies Regulations, Systems and Procedures and updating management in changes as and when they occur.


• Advice administration on various Procurement Regulations, Rules and Guidelines.


• Be conversant with Public Procurement & Assets Disposal Act 2015.


• Review systems, processes, policies and procedures as and when required.


• Attend to all memos marked to the Department for further action.


• A key stakeholder involved during internal and external audits.


• Staff supervision and performance management ensuring they meet required standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Be a holder of Degree in Procurement and Supplies Management. Masters Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.


• Must be a member of KISM or its equivalent.


• Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar position; experience with donor funding institutions preferred.


• Knowledge and understanding of GOK procurement guidelines and donor funded regulations.


• Knowledge and hands on experience of MS Office, ERP or any other procurement software applications.


• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, have strong organizational skills, time management skills, an active listener and a critical thinker.


• Ability to monitor/assess performance of oneself, other individuals or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action, and make good judgments and decisions.


• An active learner and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing as appropriate.

Terms of Employment: The
successful candidates will be employed on 2-years terms of contract
(with possibility of renewal) with a competitive salary and allowances.

Application Submission

Candidates
who meet these requirements and are interested should submit their
applications, copies of certificates and testimonials and detailed
Curriculum Vitae giving details of their current remuneration on or
before 11th March 2016 to the address below:

The Chief of Party
AMPATHPlus Program
P.O. Box 4606-30100
Eldoret

Applications can also be received at ceo@ampath.or.ke

NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.