Kenyan Jobs Vacancies

Procurement Manager Job in Eldoret Kenya - St. Luke’s Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital

St. Luke’s Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital is a leading healthcare provider situated in Eldoret Town along Nandi road opposite Moi University School of Dentistry. (About 0.5 km from Eldoret Town). 

We are seeking for a suitably qualified and experienced Kenyan citizen, who is dynamic, self-motivated and results oriented with excellent transferable skills, high integrity and a proven track record of achievement in the past roles for the following Position.

Procurement Manager

Reporting to: 
Hospital Administrator

Core Functions: Responsible for competitive acquisition of quality goods and services, proper dispatch, while ensuring cost control and good supplier relationship
 
Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure effective operation of the procurement department.
  • Manage the supply chain function of the hospital
  • Procurement of quality goods and services, disposal of obsolete assets, unserviceable and surplus stores, inventory management and contract management.
  • Coordinate the internal monitoring and evaluation of supply chain function to ensure compliance with procurement laws, regulations, and practices
  • Develop, facilitate, implement, monitor and review procurement plans.
  • Undertake contract negotiations, review and manage in conjunction with respective user departments.
  • Perform secretarial roles to the hospital tender and disposal committees
  • Coordinate tender advertisement process, tender opening and evaluation.
  • Advice staff on all matters to do with procurement of goods and services in line with the provision of the procurement and regulations of the hospital.
  • Maintain budgetary control for the department.
  • Prepare annual procurement plan
  • Carry out any other duty as may be assigned from time to time
Minimum Qualifications

Interested candidates should have the following qualifications:
  • At least a first degree in procurement from a recognized university.
  • Must be a registered member of procurement professional body of Kenya.
  • Have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight schedule under minimum supervision
  • A team player with good analytical, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Be dynamic, self-motivated and results oriented.
  • Ability to head and supervise a minimum of 10 personnel under procurement department
  • Be proficient in computer applications
  • Previous experience in hospital set up will be an added advantage.
  • Certificate of good conduct, tax clearance, and credit bureau clearance
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications along with their C.V. and copies of relevant certifications/credentials, three referees, current and expected salary to the Office of the Hospital Administrator or to admin@stlukesorthopaedics.com by 20th February, 2015. 

St. Luke’s hospital is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.