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ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT OFFICER |
ZAMRA |
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Posted 2018-09-18 08:45:29
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:
ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT OFFICER – (1)
Purpose of the Job
The Assistant procurement officer
shall report to the Procurement Officer, and shall provide cost effective
procurement services to ZAMRA, by ensuring value for money and adherence to
ZAMRA and ZPPA purchasing policies and procedures.
Main Duties and responsibilities
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Undertakes preparation timely of
procurement plans in order to facilitate;
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Receive and action purchase
requisition;
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Maintenance of an up -to- date
supplier register in order to establish a reliable supplier base;
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Undertakes effectively the provision
of Secretarial Services to the Authority’s
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Procurement Committee in order to
facilitate the conduct of business;
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Liaise with end users in
developing technical specifications for goods and services to be procured;
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Assist in planning and
implementation of comprehensive purchasing program;
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Review requisitions in order to
ensure completeness and accuracy;
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Assist in the identification of
available suppliers for each requisioned item;
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Receive, open, screen, log and
date stamps bid responses/quotations, mail as required and organize bids for
review;
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Perform general Clerical duties
such as maintaining general files, completing and processing standard
purchasing forms;
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Respond to inquiries from Staff
regarding requisitions, purchase orders and contracts in order to facilitate
feedback on procurements and
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To perform any other duties as
may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualification and person
specifications
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Full Grade 12/Form V School
Certificate
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The applicant should be in
possession of Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies (CIPS) Level 5
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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)
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Effective negotiation skills
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Minimum five (5) years’ work
experience in a reputable Organization, i.e. statutory board or Public
Institution.
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Excellent written and oral
communication;
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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
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be
notified.