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Posted 2018-09-18 08:50:44
The Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) is a
statutory body established under the Medicines and Allied Substances Act (No.
3) of 2013 and is responsible for regulation of medicines and
allied substances in Zambia. The Authority invites applications from suitably
qualified Zambian citizens to fill the following vacant position:
PROCUREMENT OFFICER – (1 )
Purpose of the Job
The procurement Officer will facilitate the timely
acquisition of goods and services in line with the public Procurement Act No.
12 of 2008 to meet organizational requirements in a systematic and cost-effective
manner.
Main Duties and responsibilities
§ Timely
preparation of procurement plans and submission to ZPPA;
§ Coordinate
the development of Specifications with user Departments;
§ Provide
guidance to Users in the raising of
§ Purchasing
Requisitions in order to ensure compliance to procurement procedures;
§ Selection
of appropriate procurement methods in order to ensure compliance to procurement
procedures;
§ Advertising
Tenders in order to have a wider appeal,
§ Leading
in the evaluation of Tenders and preparation of Evaluation Reports in order to
ensure compliance to procurement procedures;
§ Preparation
of procurement Committee papers for submission to the procurement
Committee as directed by the Supervisor in order to facilitate holding of
Procurement Committee meetings;
§ Circulation
of Procurement Committee papers to procurement Committee Members in order to
facilitate holding of Procurement meetings;
§ Preparation
of Quarterly Procurement Reports in order to update management;
§ Preparation
of Departmental Monthly Reports in order to report on implementation of
activities;
§ To
perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualification and person specifications
§ Full
Grade 12/Form V School Certificate
§ The
applicant should be in possession of a Degree in Purchasing and Supply with
Graduate Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies (CPS) Level 6
§ Member
of relevant professional body i.e. Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply
§ CIPS
with a valid practicing certificate
§ Computer
literate (knowledge of MS office-word, excel, and PowerPoint)
§ Effective
negotiation skills
§ Minimum
five (5) years’ work experience in a reputable Organization i.e. Statutory
Board or
Public Institution.
§ Excellent
written and oral communication;
§ Must
be a Zambian citizen
Interested Zambian citizens should send applications with
detailed curriculum vitae that includes e-mail, telephone / cell phone numbers
and certified copies of original certificates with three (03) traceable
references to: –
The Director – General
Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority
Plot No.6903 Tuleteka Road, Off Makishi Road
PO Box 31890
LUSAKA
Envelopes should be appropriately marked for the position
applied for.
Closing date: 28th September 2018
