Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked in over 150 countries with policymakers, health professionals, and health care consumers to improve the quality, availability, and affordability of health services. Working with governments, donors, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and health agencies, MSH responds to priority health problems such as HIV & AIDS; tuberculosis; malaria; maternal, newborn and child health; family planning and reproductive health; and chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and lung and heart disease. Through strengthening capacity, investing in health systems innovation, building the evidence base, and advocating for sound public health policy, MSH is committed to making a lasting difference in global health.
Website: http://www.msh.org/
JOB DESCRIPTION – FIELD
JOB TITLE: Procurement Officer
GRADE/BAND: I
SUPERVISOR TITLE: Procurement and Operations Manager
POSITION STATUS: Local Professional
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: The role of the Procurement Officer is to procure goods and services in compliance with MSH/Donor procurements policies and procedures. They collect proforma invoices on approved purchase requisitions, prepare offer analysis, and make recommendations. Once the purchase order has been completed, the Procurement Officer will follow up to assure delivery. They maintain procurement data including supplier lists and standards of goods and services and ensure the effectiveness of procurement in a timely and cost-effective manner.
DEPARTMENT: Finance and Administration/
LOCATION: Kigali, Rwanda
REQUIRED MINIMUM
EDUCATION: Master’s degree in business administration/finance/accounts or related field. Or University Degree in logistics, supply chain management, or business with 4 years post degree experience.
REQUIRED MINIMUM
EXPERIENCE:
- 6 years of relevant and progressive experience in procurement and supply management.
- Experience in a USG or donor-funded project or NGO preferred
- Strong numeric skills and attention to detail and quality
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload
- Logical and flexible approach to solving problems, especially when working under pressure
- Monitoring/assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS :
- Ability to work under pressure
- Planning and scheduling skills
- Good organizational skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality
- Demonstrated intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications
COMPETENCIES:
- Functional expert– has knowledge of processes and products
- Influencer– relates to people, builds relationships, and effectively presents arguments
- Results seeker– meets deadlines, identifies actions, and achieves goals
- Innovator– thinks creatively, anticipates changes, and produces solutions
- Adaptor– stays calm under pressure and handles criticism well
- Complier– follows procedures and encourages others to do as well
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Procurement and Operations Manager
Procurement Officer
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Please find a link to application on workday here: Procurement officer Position