Procurement/Logistics Officer job at GHU: career opportunity in Uganda

Job Title: Procurement/Logistics Officer
Organisation: Global Health Uganda (GHU)
Location: Kampala
About GHU:
Global Health Uganda (GHU) is a registered not for profit, limited liability company involved in facilitating collaborative research especially in the area of brain injury and neurodevelopment. GHU subcontracts and manages several research grants

Brief summary of the job
The Procurement Officer will coordinate and supervise the lawful process of effective and efficient procurement. She/he will report to the Administrator of  GHU.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

    Prepare and review purchase orders and contracts and assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practices with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and whole life costing.
    Supervise the custody of all procurement records and files of the unit.
    Confer with accounts payable to ensure that service providers are paid in a timely manner.
    Review and submit procurement and disposal reports to the relevant authorities.
    Assist the Administrator in providing logistical and administrative services to projects under GHU

 Qualifications and Skills :

    The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Logistics management/Procurement and Supplies Chain management from a recognized University/Institution.
    A minimum of two (2) years relevant procurement experience preferably in a busy organisation.
    Demonstrated understanding of public procurement laws of Uganda.
    Good interpersonal and communication skills and able to work with a multiplicity of stakeholders.
    Must have excellent computer, writing, presentation, negotiation and report writing skills.
    Ability to pay attention to detail.
    Experience in administration in a busy work environment will be an added advantage.     

Terms: One year contract renewable on satisfactory performance

Application procedure
All candidates should send typed letters of application together with current curriculum vitae, academic credentials and two professional references from past employers should be delivered to:   The Human Resource Officer, Global Health Uganda, and P.O Box 33842, Kampala, Uganda. OR hand delivered to; Room 1 Upper pediatrics building, Makerere University College of Health Sciences (behind Anatomy and opp MU-UCSF Malaria house)

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Canvassing will lead  to disqualification.
Closing date: 23rd August, 2013 by 3:00 PM