Columbia University (CU)
International Centre for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) - Kenya of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities. This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are invited for the position of Logistics and Procurement Assistant.
Closing date: 24 Jul 2009 -- (CLOSED)
Location: Kenya - Nairobi, but with frequent travel to field offices
Reporting to Logistics and Procurement Officer
Key responsibilities
- Prepare purchasing orders and send copies to suppliers and specific departments.
- Contact suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries.
- Assist the Procurement Officer in developing and updating the rosters of suppliers, implementing supplier selection and evaluation processes
- Review requisitions to verify accuracy and specifications.
- Keep track of deliveries and compile delivery reports on a regular basis
- Assist in conducting regular stocktaking and inventory management
- Organizing for dispatch of materials and equipments to field offices and ensuring that deliveries are as per request and specifications
- Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for internal customer needs
- Assist in the preparation of invoices for payment
Requirements
- Minimum of Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management or equivalent.
- At least one year’s experience in logistics and procurement in a busy organization
- Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
- Good communication and computerized stock management skills.
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office, Quick Books and other related software
Reference Code: RW_7TZA77-12
