Kenya Medical Research Institute Senior Supplies Officer

Category: Supplies & Procurement

Department: Supplies & Procurement

Location: Nairobi

Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description:

The Officer will be reporting to the Head of Procurement.

Duties and Responsibilities

Secretarial role to the procurement committee.
Assist in the general running of the procurement department.
Assist in preparation of tender and prequalification documents for expression of interest.
Assist in supervision, coordinating, controlling of all stores activities.
Management of the continuous supply of materials to various Institute sections.
Assist in scheduling, managing stock taking and maintaining inventory accuracy at all times.

Preferred Skills:

Key Qualifications and Competencies:

Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management from a recognized University.
Should have experience of working with ERP accounting packages.
Should have relevant experience from a reputable large organization.
Should be conversant with the Public Procurement Procedures.
Should be computer literate.
Be a person of integrity with high morals and ethical values.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certified certificates, professional qualification, email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three referees to the following address not later than 24th of October, 2011

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200
Nairobi

Email: director@kemri.org

Attn: Head of Human Resources