Ministry of Health Project Procurement Assistant - Jobs in Kenya

Ministry of Health Project Procurement Assistant - Jobs in Kenya

Background

The Kenya COVID-19 Health Emergency Response project is the Phase 1 of the Multi-Phase
Programmatic Approach for Strategic Preparedness and Response Program. The project aims to assist Kenya in its efforts to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen National Systems for Public Health preparedness.

With Covid-19 still a health challenge in Kenya and the need to deal with the increasing
number of patients requiring blood and blood products during any crisis, the project
intends to recruit Capacity staff to support operations at the Department of National Blood
Transfusion Services and Organ Transplant (KNBTS) to increase donations levels, testing, component preparation, hemovigilance, quality management system, improve Service systems such as supply chain and quality management, blood Management Information system.

Donor mobilization and retention which will be the backbone of an effective and long-term blood transfusion system and coordination of partnerships in the blood ecosystem. Additionally, the project will recruit accounts assistants, procurement assistant and a medical laboratory consultant.

Terms of Service: 18-Month contract

Station: Nairobi

Scope of work

Job And Appointment Specifications for Project procurement Assistant

The procurement assistants will support the Project procurement by performing tasks allocated to him.

This includes processing and recording transactions, preparing reports and records, fact checking, filing, and other duties, as needed.

Must understand basic procurement principles and proficient with computers and software, such as MS Excel.

Should be trustworthy, efficient, and organized.

Key Responsibilities

The procurement assistant will be responsible for stores and stock control, market surveys, assist in preparation of annual procurement plans and supply chain management reports.

The procurement assistant will be responsible for issuing and receiving of stores, preparation and maintenance of records and stock taking and reconciliation.

Conduct quarterly stock taking and prepare reports.

Record keeping of procurement files.

Any other duty as assigned by the Project Procurement officer.

Qualification and experience

Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies management or a relevant business-related course.

Must be registered with Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).

Good report writing and analytical skills.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Reporting/Delivery Schedule

The procurement assistant will report to the Project Procurement officer and shall be assigned duties.

Note: The best two project procurement assistants will be selected based on qualifications
and relevant experience.

Applications should include the following; Cover letter and current CV with names and
telephone contacts, Copies of academic and professional certificates, Photocopy of ID and
Testimonials/ Recommendation.

Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications online through the Ministry’s Email Address:
cherproject@health.go.ke. so as to reach the Ministry on or before 24th August, 2022 11:00 am.



For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Health Project Procurement Assistant - Jobs in Kenya



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