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.
It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
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
