Procurement Assistants Jobs in Kenya
Procurement Assistants Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary The project seeks to recruit suitable candidates to increase the number of health personnel required to increase staffing levels through screening and disease surveillance at the ports of entry; laboratory testing facilities at the NPHLS, NMS, and selected high risk counties across the country.
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. Theproposed project aims to assist Kenyan government in its efforts to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness.
Kenya is experiencing a high disease burden in addition to the negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic among other public health emergencies. There is need to recruit additionalsurge staff to man the various strategic centers established within the Nairobi metropolitan, National hospitals, County hospitals, and Ports of Entry that suffer acute staff shortage.
The project seeks to recruit suitable candidates to increase the number of health personnel required to increase staffing levels through screening and disease surveillance at the ports of entry; laboratory testing facilities at the NPHLS, NMS, and selected high risk counties across the country.
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 preparation of reports.
Record keeping of procurement files and any other duty as assigned by the Project Procurement officer.
Qualification and experience
A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C- (minus).
Diploma in Purchasing band Supplies management.
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.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons are required to send their applications and relevant attachments to the Ministry’s Email:
cherproject@health.go.ke. so as to reach the Ministry on or before 26th May, 2022 at 10.00 am.
Head, Supply Chain Management Services
For: Principal Secretary
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