Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 20 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College is a constituent College of Tumaini University Makumira, owned by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania. The College trains health professionals for various University awards in clinical, biomedical and allied health sciences. It currently wishes to recruit competent and committed human resources to fill the following vacant positions.

PRINCIPAL PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY OFFICER GRADE I

Educational Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Management, Procurement and Logistics Management, Procurement and Chain Supply, or other related qualifications from a recognized Institution, plus professional qualifications such as Certified Procurement and Supply Professional (CPSP), Certified Supplies Professional (CSP), Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or other equivalent qualifications. Must be registered by Procurement and Supplies Professionals and Technicians Board.

Working Experience:
At least ten (10) years’ work experience in senior position in procurement and supply management, preferably in a higher education institution.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:
1. In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, supply chain management, policies and procedures including, tendering, contracting, clearance, transport, warehousing, distribution, and asset management.
2. Knowledge in budgeting, financial management, and accounting principles
3. Strategic procurement skills
4. Financial analysis skills
5. Negotiation skills
6. Management skills
7. Contracting skills
8. Communication skills
9. Writing skills
10. Excellent leadership ability
11. Ability to work well under pressure

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Be the Head of Procurement Management Unit (PMU).
2. Be responsible for the development or review of materials / procurement management policy.
3. Prepare departmental budget.
4. Plan, coordinate and control all PMU matters.
5. Identify material requirement of the College and making timely procurement at minimum costs and with due regard to users’ specifications.
6. Scrutinize purchase orders before being forwarded for approval.
7. Close follow up of suppliers to ensure timely deliveries of purchased materials and take appropriate corrective action on any delayed items.
8. Review, in collaboration with, respective Deans, Directors and departmental heads, their procurement requirements and ensure that materials and service required by them are obtained at minimum costs.
9. Ensure that stock replenishment is taken at the right time.
10. Prepare purchase tender documents and inviting tenders from potential suppliers, process and inform successful tender and ensure that goods are delivered /received promptly and in accordance with the terms at purchase.
11. Ensure proper implementation of stores procedures and documentation for:
• Goods receiving inspection and quality control.
• Material handling and stock recording.
• Material requisitioning and issuing.
• Housekeeping and security of materials.
1. Keep records of purchase and other sensitive documents in safe custody.
2. Supervise the work of junior staff working under him/her.
3. Be responsible for internal training of staff in the Procurement Management Unit.
4. Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Provost or other senior officers of the College.

Remuneration for the Post
Competitive and attractive package of salary and fringe benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Applications enclosing detailed CV’s, certified copies of all relevant academic certificates and transcripts, including form IV and VI certificates, names and addresses of three referees should be sent to the undersigned on or before Friday, 1st December 2023.

Your application should be sent to the undersigned via e-mail at provost@kcmuco.ac.tz, OR through Post or hand-delivery addressed to:
The Provost
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College
P. 0. Box 2240 Moshi, Tanzania

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be notified and called for an Interview.


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