Machakos County Supply Chain Management Services Director Job in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

Government of Machakos County
 

County Public Service Board
 

Vacancies: The Public Service Board of Machakos County wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant position as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 Chapter 11 Section 235 and the County Government Act 2012 Sections 45, 50 and 51.

Department of Finance and Revenue Collection
 

Director - Supply Chain Management Services 

JG “R” 

1 Post 

Ref: MKS/CPSB/2014/45
 

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage and co-ordinate all supply chain services in the County.
• Develop and implement County Annual Procurement plan and ensure its adherence.
• Develop, interpret and Implement Policies on supply chain management.
• Guide, implement and oversee the implementation of all public procurement legislations.
• Provide overall guidance on supply chain management policy and contract design.
• Source for and implement modern Inventory management systems, techniques and approaches.
• Advise the county government on all matters pertaining to supply chain management.
• Implement e-Government procurement strategies.
• Facilitate training and skills development for supply chain management staff.
• In liaison with other departments, provide guidelines on matters of procurement and contract design and implementation.
• Provide guidance on the acquisition and disposal of County Government inventory and assets.
• Prepare tender documents and co-ordinate tendering processes within the County in accordance with Procurement Legislations.
• Secretary to the County Tender Committee.
• Any other duties assigned by the Chief Officer, County Treasury.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Procurement & Supplies management or other relevant fields from a recognized institution.
• Be a holder of Master’s degree in Procurement & Supplies management or related Field.
• Have relevant experience of not less than seven (7) years five (5) years of which in a senior management position in public or private sector.
• Registered with Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Good Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of devolution, county Government Development objectives, vision 2030 and Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 and its regulations.

Salary and Remuneration:

• Basic Salary Kshs 109,089 - 144,928 p.m.
• House Allowance Kshs. 40,000 p.m.
• Commuter Allowance Kshs. 16,000 p.m

How to Apply:
 

Applications should be filled on official form (MCPSB 1/2014) accessible from Machakos County Websitewww.machakosgovernment.com/jobs and submitted in a sealed envelope indicating the positions applied for and addressed to:
 

The Secretary
Machakos County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 603- 90100
Machakos
 

OR can also be hand delivered to the Machakos County Government Headquarters, Machakos Town or send electronically to machakosjobs@machakosgovernment.com
 

Note: Only Short listed Candidates are required to bring the following clearance certificates:
 

(a) Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
 

(b) Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
 

(c) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
 

(d) Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
 

i. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter (6) Six of the Constitution.
 

ii. Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Articles (10) and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
 

iii. Applications should reach the Secretary County Public Service Board on or before 29th September 2014.
 

iv. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

v. Machakos County Government is an equal opportunity employer Women, Persons with Disabilities and other disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
 

vi. Employees working in the county are encouraged to apply.