| | URC is a global company dedicated to improving the quality of health care, social services, and health education worldwide. With a non-profit affiliate, the Center for Human Services (CHS), URC manages projects in over 45 countries, including the United States. Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. Internationally, we expand access to and improve the quality of services addressing maternal, newborn, and child health; infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria; reproductive health and family planning; food and nutrition; and vulnerable children and families. URC ‘s mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. Please join us in carrying out our mission. With funding from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the President’s Plan for Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) URC is implementing a project in Malawi to strengthen high quality laboratory services scale up for HIV diagnosis, care, treatment and monitoring.
Place of Work : Lilongwe
Reports to: Procurement Officer
Roles and Responsibilities
Assist in receiving goods and ensure they meet quality standards
Trace, track and expedite purchase processes and interact with third party logistics service providers
Assist in creating and maintaining contact with vendors and beneficiaries to ensure timely delivery of goods
Ensure accuracy of all inventories and ensure that there is sufficient space for incoming deliveries
Checks that dispatch is prioritised appropriately
Assist in ensuring that orders correspond with agreed specifications (price, pack size, etc.)
Assist in distribution of commodities to beneficiary facilities Assist in reconciling all orders and delivery notes.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain or studying towards a Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain
Diploma/degree in any of the following fields Transport and Logistics, Procurement, Finance or Business Administration
Membership to relevant Chartered Institutes can be an advantage.
Required experience
Two years’ experience in procurement and logistics department.
Desired attributes
Experience working with donor funded organizations preferred
Understanding of basic procurement principles and numerical competence
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Good negotiation skills
Effective oral and written English skills
Good administrative and organizational skills and ability to keep documentation tidy and accessible.
Please note: Only candidates who are eligible to work in the Malawi for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a current CV with contact email addresses and telephone numbers of at least three traceable referees and a statement explaining how they meet the selection criteria for the position to:
Email: jobsurccdc®gmail.com
quoting the job title.
Applications can also be sent to the following mailing address:
The Country Director URC — Malawi Project,
2nd Floor Amina House, Off Paul Kagame Road,
P.O. Box 1921
Lilongwe
Deadline for receipt of application is Friday, May 12th, 2017. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.and seek diversity in our workforce.
Location: Lilongwe
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: N/A
Job deadline: 2017-05-12
Company: URC — Malawi Project | | | |
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