The
USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management
(GHSC-PSM) project in Rwanda seeks to recruit a Senior Procurement Advisor to
the Medical Procurement and Production Division (MPPD) reporting to the
Technical Director or his designee.
USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management
(GHSC-PSM) project in Rwanda seeks to recruit a Senior Procurement Advisor to
the Medical Procurement and Production Division (MPPD) reporting to the
Technical Director or his designee.
Background
The
USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management
(GHSC-PSM) project is the primary vehicle through which USAID 1) procures and
provides health commodities, 2) provides technical assistance to improve
partner countries’ management of the supply chain, and 3) collaborates with key
international stakeholders to support global health initiatives.
USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management
(GHSC-PSM) project is the primary vehicle through which USAID 1) procures and
provides health commodities, 2) provides technical assistance to improve
partner countries’ management of the supply chain, and 3) collaborates with key
international stakeholders to support global health initiatives.
Purpose
Within
GHSC-PSM, the Senior Procurement Advisor to the Medical Procurement and
Production Division (MPPD) of the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) will work
closely with MPPD staff on receipt of health commodities at their warehousing
facilities and on the payment process for warehousing management fees.
GHSC-PSM, the Senior Procurement Advisor to the Medical Procurement and
Production Division (MPPD) of the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) will work
closely with MPPD staff on receipt of health commodities at their warehousing
facilities and on the payment process for warehousing management fees.
Principal
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare
an annual technical assistance work plan and budget in cooperation with
MPPD and in accordance with the USAID/Rwanda funding and planning cycle. - Provide
monthly product purchase orders as well as shipment and payment status
reports to MPPD for all commodities procured by GHSC-PSM on behalf of the
Government of Rwanda (GOR) and update MPPD about any change in the planned
delivery schedule as per provided supply plan. - Provide
to MPPD a biweekly report of expected shipment (product shipment plan) to
facilitate the organization of receiving process and storage space. - Ensure
all shipments comply with remaining shelf life requirements (At least 75%
of remaining shelf life is required for products with less than two years
and at least 85% remaining shelf life for products with two or more years’
total shelf life). - Work
with the Ministry of Health and Suppliers on the removal of any rejected
goods. - Oversee
provision of technical assistance to MPPD, as outlined in the annual
GHSC-PSM work plans. - Responsible
for tracking incoming shipments, reviewing completeness and accuracy of
shipping and Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation, and confirming arrival
of the right quantity and quality of delivered SCMS consignments. - Maintain
auditable records for all managed procured items, including approved
supply plans and supporting documentation. - Perform
other tasks as directed by the Technical Director. - Support
the achievement of the overall project goals as required to ensure project
performance.
Required
skills and qualifications
skills and qualifications
- Advanced
degree in Supply Chain Management, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory
Technology, Public Health and other related field with experience in field
of health commodities procurement. - Member
of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) is strongly
preferred - Working
experience with INCOTERMS rules 2010 is a must.
- At
least five years’ experience in the procurement of health commodities,
pharmaceuticals and laboratory reagents, consumables and supplies for
HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning, and MCH programs. - Demonstrated
experience on contract management and vendor pre-qualification. - Demonstrated
ability to build and maintain working relationships, particularly
interacting productively, and comfortably with government agencies. - Excellent
interpersonal skills, sound judgment, communication skills, training
experience, ability to identify and resolve policy and operational
constraints. - Skilled
in actively working in high-performing teams and independently deliver
expected results - Knowledge
of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and experience with a US
Government contractor desired. - Experienced
in health procurement using USAID and US Government regulations. - Knowledge
of procuring medical products and/or medical equipment strongly preferred. - Previous
experience in either procurement, supply chain audits and or experience
with supporting central medical stores is an added advantage - Ability
to prioritize, meets deadlines, and work on multiple tasks. - Strong
customer support skills, including responsiveness and ability to maintain
professional working relationships at all levels of the company. - Self-motivated,
interest and experience in managing and supervising technical staff - Highly
organized and detail oriented. - Excellent
spoken, writing and presentation skills in English.
Level
of Effort and Location
of Effort and Location
This
long-term position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, with intermittent travel as
required.
long-term position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, with intermittent travel as
required.
Supervision
The
Senior Procurement Advisor to MPPD will report to the Technical Director.
Senior Procurement Advisor to MPPD will report to the Technical Director.
Application
Process
Process
Applications
should include a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, copy of academic
qualifications, three professional references, telephone number, and email
address.
should include a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, copy of academic
qualifications, three professional references, telephone number, and email
address.
Applications
should be sent to the
GHSC-PSM Country Director at psmrwanda.recruitment@gmail.com.
Please mention “Senior Procurement Advisor to MPPD Application” in the
subject of your email. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. No phone
calls will be accepted in relation to the subject. Deadline for applications: September
08, 2017 at 13:00.
should be sent to the
GHSC-PSM Country Director at psmrwanda.recruitment@gmail.com.
Please mention “Senior Procurement Advisor to MPPD Application” in the
subject of your email. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. No phone
calls will be accepted in relation to the subject. Deadline for applications: September
08, 2017 at 13:00.