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Location Nairobi, Kenya
Introduction
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. AKUH, N is accredited by the Joint Commission International (USA). The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the position of Purchase Officer-Pharmacy in the Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Division (PSCMD).
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all purchase orders are raised promptly and efficiently dispatched to the respective suppliers according to set institutional policies and procedures;
- Ensure that purchase orders generated are timely;
- Ensure that purchase order copies are adequately accounted and maintain control and traceability of each purchase order raised;
- Obtain competitive quotes and give support in negotiating with suppliers;
- Follow up with suppliers on order status to ensure timely and organized delivery schedules;
- Once approved, process the purchase orders (manual and system) in line with procurement policies and procedures.
- Provide relevant data to pharmacy stores supervisor to establish optimum levels for all stocks stored in the pharmacy stores and ensure that there are no stock outs;
- Determine criticality of products (to ensure all critical life-saving products are in stock) working closely with the Chief Pharmacist;
- Ensure that all items in the pharmacy stores are replenished and all non-stock items requested are purchased efficiently;
- Ensure daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports related to stock, cost savings and stock status are provided;
- Conduct random stock checks as per the assigned categories at least twice a month;
- Any other duty as assigned by the Director, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Division.
Requirements
- Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Professional Diploma in CIPS or KISM and will be an added advantage
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience in purchasing preferably in a hospital environment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Proficient in MS Excel
How to Apply
Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to the Manager, Recruitment, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. P. O. Box 30270-00100, NAIROBI or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu. Applications by email are preferred.
Please indicate the title of the position on your application.
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