Deputy Director, Acquisition and Disposal at Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA)

Job Ref. No KEMSA/SCMS/2022/002

Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities

• Implementing public procurement policies, regulations procedures and guidelines;
• Monitoring compliance with public procurement and asset disposal act, 2015, and regulations; process tender for procurement of goods and services as per laid down policies and procedures;
• Approving orders and requisitions;
• Coordinating with legal and user departments in drawing and managing procurement contracts;
• Developing procurement plans in liaison with users and as per the requirements and facilitate execution; and implementing of e- procurement strategies.
• Ensuring provision of secretariat services to the procurement committees;
• Coordinating the disposal of unserviceable stores as per the established regulations;
• Maintaining manual and computerized database of procurement transactions at the Authority;
• Monitoring development and implementation of procurement systems for security and safe custody of the Authority’s assets; and
• Ensuring maintenance of assets register as per the procurement and assets disposal act.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or its equivalent qualifications from a
• recognized institution
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) in good standing;
• Certificate in Management lasting not less than four (4) weeks Course from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

Experience

•  A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector