PROCUREMENT OFFICER NEEDED IN A MANAGEMENT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH ORGANISATION

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health, especially among the world's poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. We live our mission to save lives and improve the health of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

POSITION: PROCUREMENT OFFICER
LOCATION: ABUJA

The role of the Procurement Coordinator is to procure goods and services in compliance with MSH procurement policies and procedures. She/he collects proforma invoices on approved purchase requisitions,prepares offer analysis and makes recommendations. Once the purchase order has been completed, the procurement officer will follow up to assure delivery. She/he maintains procurement data including supplier list and standards of goods and services, and ensures the effectiveness of procurement in timely and cost effective manner. For more information on specific responsibilities, please click the link below.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. B.SC/HND in Purchasing or related field
2. Three years experience in procurement
3. Ability to work under pressure
4. Planning and scheduling skills
5. Experience and knowledge of USAIDprocurement policy guidelines
6. Excellent interpersonal skills;demonstrated ability to interact professionally
with a culturally diversed staff, clients and consultants
7. Ability to work independently, take initiative and ability to meet deadlines
with attention to detail and quality
8. English fluency including business terminology required.
9. Demonstrated intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
applications.

Note: There are no relocation allowances available for this position.

For more information including application instruction, visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at https://jobs-msh.icims.com and can apply for this position through the link https://jobs-msh.icims.com and can apply for this position through the link https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/3717/job not later than Friday November 12, 2010.

Suitable candidates living witH HIV/AIDS will have an added advantage. Women are encouraged to apply