Director of Procurement

at Medical Stores Department (MSD)
Location Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted July 30, 2022
Category Administration
Management
Procurement
Job Type Contract
Currency TZS

Description

JOB SUMMARYNA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESi.    To ensure timely availability of quality goods and services as requested from User Departments with agreed optimum stock and reduce stockholding values;
ii.    To manage clearing and forwarding functions to ensure no time loss on demurrage;
iii.    To manage all procurements ensuring it meets organization quality specifications and standards with observance to PPRA guidelines to ensure quality products;
iv.    To procure various goods and other supplies required by the organization at the most competitive prices and in accordance with approved MSD procedures;
v.    To organize and manages procurement through MSD Tender Board as a Secretary;
vi.    To oversee and implement MSD’s strategic plan in relation to procurement and clearing objectives;
vii.    To be responsible for implementation of procurement and clearing performance contract and Strategic Management Office (SMO) targets in the directorate;
viii.    To ensure that all procurements meet MSD and country quality specifications and standards including PPRA, ISO and WHO guidelines;
ix.    To conduct Performance Review and Appraisal of subordinates and gives feedback; and
x.    To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the immediate Supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCEMaster and Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Procurement and Supplies Management, Material Management, Business Administration majoring in Procurement and Logistics Management, Logistics Management or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions. The Master Degree must be related to Bachelor Degree with Certified Procurement and Supplies Professional (CPSP) plus ten years of working experience of which two (2) years must be in a managerial level. Candidate must be registered by PSPTB in the category of Authorized Supplies Professional.
REMUNERATIONMSDS