Procurement Officer (Locum) Career Opportunity in Kenya - Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu

Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu

Job Title: Procurement Officer - Locum

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network.

The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa.

The Aga Khan Hospital is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services, SafeCare level 5 certification and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation.

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet and Eldoret.

The Hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified applicants to fill the positions listed below.

Procurement Officer - Locum

Vacancy No: AKHK/MMD/PO/5/23

Overall Responsibility: Reporting to the Assistant Manager - MMD, the successful candidate will be responsible for implementation of purchasing procedures, processes and best practices and maximize savings and benefits arising from seamless purchasing activities.

The terms for this engagement will be for a fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure that the procurement of goods and services are done in line with the organization’s policies.
  • Ensure that there are timely procurement reports that track status of each requisition and provide feedback as necessary.
  • Analyze quotations / bids submitted by vendors and make a comparative analysis of the information provided in order to make procurement decisions.
  • Inventory management in line with organizational policies

Requirements

  • Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management from a recognized institution in Kenya.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business Management or any other related qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya will be an added advantage.
  • Registered by Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.
  • At least two years working experience in a similar position.
  • Experience in working with a Hospital Management Information System will be an added advantage.
  • Good organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent computer skills and ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Should have skills in negotiating with vendors to maximize value for money without compromising on quality of required goods or services.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates are requested to email their application letter and detailed curriculum vitae with position title and vacancy number on the subject line, including names and contacts of three references, current and expected remuneration to ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org on or before Friday, 19th May 2023.

The email subject line MUST include Position title and Vacancy number being applied for i.e. “PROCUREMENT OFFICER AKHK/MMD/PO/5/23”

Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

“AKHS is concerned about the climate and environmental crises we face and is doing everything possible to reduce our own impact, encouraging others to do the same, and advancing understanding in this field. AKHS has set itself the task of getting as close to net-zero carbon operations as possible by 2030. We expect all staff to contribute to achieving these aims in the context of their roles”.

Please note that Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting and medical examination).

"Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu is an equal opportunity employer".