Theatre Supervisor at Nairobi Hospital

REF: TNH/HRD/TS/03/2023

Reporting to Procurement Manager, Medical & Non-Medical, the successful candidate will implement the Hospital’s sourcing, tendering and purchasing activities to ensure efficiency, cost effectiveness and value for money in line with the Hospital’s objectives.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support and guidance to user departments in the development of specifications;
• Ensure efficient and cost effective sourcing and delivery of materials, services and/or equipment to user departments;
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for spend management, supplier development and management, category buying, contracts, vendor managed inventory and rating processes amongst others;
• Lead supplier pre-qualification, selection and development processes, quotation and tender processes in a timely and transparent manner;
• Contribute to lead-time reduction and demand management initiatives so as to optimize inventory levels;
• Ensure cost-effectiveness, quality and timely procurement and delivery of all supplies services.
• Manage development and preparation of contracts and ensure all contracts renewals reviews are done on time;
• Prepare appropriate financial, inventory and other reports; and
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Economics, Supply Chain Management or any other related field from a recognized institution.
• Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in local and international procurement.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Experience in warehousing and inventory management.
• Thorough understanding of procurement laws and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience in demand and supply system and best procurement practices.
• Knowledge and effective application of all procurement and relevant hospital policies,processes, procedures and guidelines to consistently achieve required compliance standards or benchmarks
• Highly analytical and excellent negotiation skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of integrity
• Knowledge of supply chain management in multi user/network environment
• Knowledge of international procurement and logistics management
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organizing skills
• Accountability