Procurement and Administration Officer - Kenya

Christian Health Association of Kenya

Promoting access to quality health care

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Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK) is looking to hire an experienced Procurement and Administration Officer with expertise in procurement for USG projects. The Procurement and Administration Officer will support CHAK in overseeing logistics, administration, and procurement. The role holder is expected to ensure organizational efficiency and effectiveness in utilization of CHAKs resources.

Job Title:

Procurement and Administration Officer

Reports To:

Head of Finance and Administration

Direct Reportees

Drivers and Admin assistant/receptionist

Indirect Reportees

Procurement and Administration Officers – Projects

Location

Nairobi Kenya

Grade

CHK8

Job Description:

Administration and logistics

Participate in the development, implementation and interpretation of administration policies and procedures,
Execute the transport policy and asset management plan.
Efficiently manage CHAKs fleet of vehicles.
Monitor assets usage and generate monthly reports.
Maintain an accurate asset register.
Coordinate local travel including taxis services.
Oversee front office operations including mails and courier services.
Record keeping of all LPOs, RFPs, Quotations and Tender Documents
Generate annual budgets for the section.
Coordinate the maintenance and disposal of assets in line with CHAKs policy.
Ensure all operational licenses are timely acquired and rates paid.
Timely renewal of all relevant insurances for the organisation.

Procurement

Implement all policies and procedures relating to procurement.
Generate annual procurement plan for the organization.
Operationalize and implement all procurement laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable in the tendering process and all processes throughout the Organization.
Coordinate pre-qualification of suppliers.
Offer advisory services to user departments for cost effective and efficient procurement.
Maintain an accurate database of all suppliers.
Lead and participate in procurement committee deliberations including tendering and bidding processes.
Generate Purchase Orders and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Advise the Head of Finance and Administration on areas of improvements.
Generate monthly procurement report.
Participate in departmental meetings.

Qualifications and requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business administration or Commerce or Finance or related disciplines
Diploma in Purchasing and supplies or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Member of CIPS or KIMS
At least 5 years’ experience having served in a comparable position in a large NGO.
Experience in budgeting and financial management
Fluency in spoken and written English
Experience in designing and improving internal controls to improve efficiency.

Applications with detailed CV with names & contacts of 3 referees and copies of relevant professional certificates should be sent to CHAK Secretariat by Email using the contact below.

Email: hr@chak.or.ke quoting the position as the email reference.

The closing date for receiving all applications is February 15th, 2023. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.