Employment Opportunity
Senior Medical Purchaser
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an
impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively
humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and
internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
The ICRC Regional Logistic Centre in Nairobi (Industrial Area)
is seeking an experienced & highly motivated individual to fill the
position of Senior Medical Purchaser.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for
all medical purchases including drugs, renewables, equipment and devices;
- Source for
appropriate suppliers and make recommendations for finalization of
purchases and award of contracts in accordance with ICRC standards,
regulations and procedures; organize and manage medical tenders;
- Ensure that
Medical Emergency stock is at the required level; control and discourage
accumulation, obsolescence and expiry of stock;
- In cooperation
with the Head Pharmacist, ensure periodical suppliers assessment and
evaluation, confirming quality of production lines (GMP/GDP),availability
of warehousing facilities and stocks;
- Maintain and
update supplier’s database, products library, documentation and sample
collection of all medical items;
- Responsible for
statistical reporting and presentation of the sub-unit activities to the
Head of purchasing;
- Conduct market
survey and keep abreast of market developments and availability of goods
and services, evaluate and recommend potential new sources of supply for
inclusion in the procurement database;
- Maintain
contacts with the field for technical advise, ensure exchange of views in
regard to purchasing procedures, standard item selection, quality
assurance as well as specifications for new products and equipment in the
market;
- Provide support
to the region through electronic communication and site visits;
- Liaise with
other units within the supply chain securing finances, appropriate
import-export procedures, transfer, warehousing and reporting of purchased
items.
Minimum Requirements:
- Hold a Bachelor
of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering (asset), nursing or pharmacy
from a recognized university;
- Certificate in
purchasing or business administration is an asset
- At least 4 years
in purchasing and supply of drugs, medical renewables, medical equipment
and medical devices;
- Must have good
knowledge of MOH policies and national and international drug laws and
policies;
- Computer
Literate;
- Previous working
experience with NGO’s, hospital, Medical Logistics service providers and
procurement of biomedical devices is an asset;
The Profile: Good analytical skills, excellent interpersonal
communication skills, ability to work in a team, flexible and open minded, good
leadership skills, ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision,
Good communication skills
Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application to Human Resources Office on the address or e-mail below, on or before 29th April 2013.
Please include a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of
certificates, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three
referees.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
International Committee of the Red Cross,
Logistics Centre,
P.O. Box 34071,
Nairobi, 00100(GPO),
Kenya
E-mail: lon_hr@icrc.org
