Procurement Assistant job at Amref Health Africa

JOB DETAILS:
Amref Health Africa is an international African organization founded in Kenya in 1957. Our Headquarters are in Nairobi with major programs in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, and two regional hubs in Southern and Western

Africa based in South Africa and Senegal Respectively. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. Amref Health Africa is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by partnering with and empowering communities. Our Vision is Lasting Health Change in Africa. Amref Health Africa in Uganda is seeking to hire Qualified, Competent, and Vibrant Ugandan Nationals to fill the following position

Position: Procurement Assistant
Location: Uganda Country Office
Reports to: Procurement Officer

Main Purpose of the Job
The Procurement assistant will support the procurement unit in its daily operations in order to realize the organizational strategic objectives

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics, Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• (Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

Experience
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the procurement function.

Skills and Competences
1. Procurement analysis.
2. Supply chain management.
3. Report writing.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. Analytical and attention to details.
6. Good coordination, problem solving and networking skills.
7. Team player.
8. Strong interpersonal skills.
9. High integrity and honesty.
10. Ability to work under minimal supervision.
11. Ability to work under pressure.
12. Hard working and result oriented.
13. Ability to write clearly, concisely and in a logical manner.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested? Please visit our website https://amref.org/job/procurement-assistant-3/ to make your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able to submit your application. Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. The closing date for submitting applications will be Monday February 19, 2024.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Amref Health Africa is committed to the principles of safeguarding at the workplace and does not tolerate any form of abuse, discrimination or harassment.

Note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment.

Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity and has a non-smoking environment policy