Procurement Advisor-Lab
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
Chemonics International Inc
Category: Procurement and Logistics
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Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide procurement and logistics expertise for local and international procurement of USAID/PEPFAR-funded laboratory equipment and commodities.
• Collaborate with MOH/Quantification Planning and Procurement Unit to perform quantifications, forecast, update supply plans, develop specifications, and procure laboratory commodities.
• Support the Laboratory/DCP procurement team to align procurements with supply plans and achieve on-time delivery targets.
• Achieve at least 80% on-time delivery (OTD) and on-time in full (OTIF) by managing orders from request to delivery, including:
• Establishing and enforcing procurement policies for requisition orders (ROs) and purchase orders (POs).
• Ensuring accuracy of delivery and financial commitments.
• Securing necessary internal (Finance, Risk) and external (USAID) approvals.
• Track and analyze cycle times, risks to orders, and propose solutions, communicating progress to the GHSC team and Task Order Director.
• Liaise with GHSC-QA or FHI360 to ensure product testing and compliance with standards.
• Monitor supplier compliance with negotiated contracts and ensure timely delivery with the Deliver/Return team.
• Provide technical support for the Global Viral Load/EID Service Level Agreement (SLA) in Uganda by monitoring supplier performance against key performance indicators.
• Support collection, analysis, and reporting of laboratory logistics data using national HIV/AIDS logistics tools to inform resupply, quantification, and procurement decisions.
• Assist the central warehouse (Joint Medical Stores) with proper receipt, storage, and distribution of laboratory commodities.
• Represent GHSC-PSM in supply chain stakeholder meetings, including Commodity Security Group, Viral Load/EID, and other technical working groups.
• Develop and maintain a database of pre-qualified suppliers to streamline procurement processes.
• Support the development of GHSC-PSM’s annual procurement work plan.
• Create coaching, mentoring, and skill transfer programs to build procurement team capacity.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Technical Director or their designee.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Advanced degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Supply Chain Management, Public Health, or related field with at least 7 years of experience in health commodity procurement.
• Minimum 5 years of experience procuring pharmaceuticals, laboratory reagents/consumables, and supplies for HIV/AIDS programs.
• Proven experience in contract management and vendor pre-qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with government agencies; experience with ARTMIS is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and training skills with the ability to resolve policy and operational constraints.
• Skilled in working independently and in high-performing teams to deliver results.
• Self-motivated with experience in managing and supervising technical staff.
• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically as needed.
• Strong writing and presentation skills in English.
• Level of Effort and Location
• Position Type: Long-term
• Duty Station: GHSC-PSM, Kampala, Uganda
• Supervision: Reports directly to the Technical Director
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a cover letter highlighting your experience and an updated CV showcasing relevant qualifications to Ugandaprocurement@ghsc-psm.org by June 2, 2025.
Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may close early if filled. Filling this role is contingent upon USAID approval and funding.
Disclaimer: This position is subject to USAID approval and funding availability.
Deadline: Expired
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