JHPIEGO Procurement Manager

Jhpiego is an international non-profit health organization affiliated with the johns Hopkins University. For 40 years now, Jhpiego has empowered front-line health workers by designing and implementing effective, low-cost, hands-on solutions to strengthen the delivery of health care services for women and their families. By putting evidence-based health innovations into everyday practice, Jhpiego works to break down barriers to high-quality health care for the world's most vulnerable populations. Jhpiego is implementing a number of projects in Tanzania and wishes to fill the following positions:

Qualifications and Requirements:

University degree in supply chain management or a related field

MBA will be an added advantage

Minimum 5 years working experience; 2 years in a similar position

Must be a member of a procurement organization (NBMM etc.)

Experience working in a busy office

Computer skills including demonstrated hands on-experience with MS Word, MS Power Point, and MS Excel.

Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

A broad variety of administrative and office management.

Experience in managing teams and supervising multi cultural staff.

Be self motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision.

Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle a variety of assignments sometimes under pressure of deadlines.

Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable.

Ability to communicate effectively instilling trust and confidence.

Pleasant, warm and outgoing personality.

Excellent interpersonal and  communication skills.

Be of high integrity and have a sense confidentiality    

Be willing to take on extra responsibilities in order to achieve the goals/objectives set by the organization.

Application Instructions:

FOR ALL POSITIONS- Tanzanian nationals who have previous experience working with an international organization are preferred.

Jhpiego offers a competitive package to the selected candidate in line with salary history, academic qualifications and relevant experience. If you feel you are the right candidate, apply in confidence, indicating the post you are applying for on top of the envelope. Please include your up-to-date CV with three contactable, professional references, covering letter and your salary history. Applications which do NOT include ALL of this information will NOT be considered. The application to be addressed to: Human Resources Manager, Jhpiego PO Box 9170, Plot 72, Block 45B, New Bagamoyo, road Victoria - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania or through HRTZ@jhpiego/net. Please note that, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing date is Tuesday 30th April 2013 at 5.30pm.