Jobs at:
The National Drug Authority (NDA)

Vacancy title:
Procurement Officer

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, 21st October 2016

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
The National Drug Authority (NDA) is a government statutory body established by the National Drug Policy and Authority Act Cap 206 , Laws of Uganda (2000 Edition) to regulate human and veterinary medicines and other healthcare products. NDA's mandate is to ensure quality, safety and efficacy of human and veterinary medicines and other healthcare products.

In order to effectively fulfill its mandate, the Authority is looking for competent persons with required skills, knowledge, attitude and qualifications to fill the following positions.

JOB TITLE: PROCUREMENT OFFICER (1 POST)
Department: Procurement and Disposal Unit
Location: Head Office

Job Purpose
To support the procurement and disposal unit to effectively procure goods, services and works in accordance with the PPDA Act & PPDA Regulations, 2014.

Key Responsibilities:
Handle all micro-procurernents in accordance with the PPDA Guidelines and Regulations.
Coordinate the preparation of a Consolidated Procurement Plan and Disposal Plan in line with NDA approved budget and follow up for smooth execution.
Issue all solicitation documents to suppliers and ensure that proper procedures of issuing of bids are followed as per PPDA Regulations.
Prepare monthly procurement reports and ensure their timely submission to PPDA.
Receive all bids from suppliers and ensure that proper procedures of receipt of bids are followed as per PPDA Regulations.
Organize for opening of bids and ensure that bid openings arc carried out in line with PPDA regulations.
Ensure safe custody of the bid security, performance security, advance payment security, letters of credit and ensure that the process of discharging the bonds after the validity period is done as per PPDA Regulations.
Participate in evaluation of bids and compilation of evaluation reports in line with PPDA Guidelines and Regulations, 2003.
Ensure that all information like bid notices, notice of best evaluated bidder, notification of award are displayed and posted on NDA Notice Boards and PPDA Website.
Enter data into the PPDA Government Portal.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management or Business Administration or Bachelor of Commerce from a recognised University .
Possession of chartered institute of purchasing and supply (CIPS) professional qualification Minimum Experience
Not less than five (D5) years hands on experience in a reputable organisation.

Additional Requirements
Computer knowledge including, but not limited, to MS Word, Excel, Navision, Power Point and Access.
Knowledge of PPDA Act and PPDA Regulations.
High integrity
Good judgment and strong communication skills.

Job application procedure
Interested applicants who meet the specified requirements should submit their signed application letters and copies of academic qualifications and certificates. a detailed CV including telephone and e-mail contacts of three (3) work related referees; to e-mail: hr@nda.or.ug or deliver them to NDA head office in properly sealed envelopes indicating the position applied for on the left hand top corner of the envelope. Applications should be addressed to:

Head Human Resources & Administration,
National Drug Authority,
Plot 46-48 Lumumba Avenue,
P.O BOX 23096,
Kampala.

Deadline for applications is Friday, 21st October 2016
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.