Job Specifications:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Implementing Supply Chain Management policies, standards, strategies and guidelines;
• Participating in reviewing tender notices;
• Participating in reviewing notices of award/regrets and tender acceptance process;
• Participating in the compilation and evaluation of tenders;
• Participating in the formulation of the supplies, procurement and inventory manuals;
• Preparing agenda and taking minutes for tender and procurement Committee;
• Collating annual procurement and disposal plans data for compilation and review;
• Conducting demand planning, inspecting utilization and taking stock of supplies;
• Preparing prequalified list of suppliers;
• Conducting stock control and reconciliation, stock taking and stock audit exercise;
• Maintaining reorder levels of stores to facilitate smooth running of the Laboratory, by replenishing stock in good time;
• Updating records of the inventory situation, inventory movement and balance;
• Drafting tender and contract documents; and
• Implementing vision plan.

Person Specifications:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following discipline: Purchasing and Supplies Management, Business Administration (Supply Chain Management Option), Procurement and Logistics, Commerce
• (Supplies Management Option), or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; OR Bachelor degree in any of the following fields: Business Administration, Finance and Accounts, Commerce or any other relevant qualification AND a Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management or any other equivalent qualification from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies or any other recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications