Job Details

Job Description

BACKGROUND

Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organisation; currently implementing more than 180 programs, reaching more than 40 million people across 35 African countries; and a staff complement of over 2,000. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten countries in Africa – Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea (Conakry), Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. An additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices are located in Europe and North America.

Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission ‘To catalyze and drive community-led and people-centred health systems while addressing social determinants of health’. We believe that the power to transform Africa’s health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care.

In Zambia, Amref is registered as a local organisation since 2016. Amref Zambia is affiliated to Amref
headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Amref Zambia is also linked with Amref Health Innovations (AHI), Amref International University and Amref Flying Doctors.

Amref was locally registered in 2016 and has since collaborated with the Government of the Republic of Zambia in designing and implementing innovative health development programmes across the country in health workforce, health financing, maternal, newborn and child health, and health security. The organisation has physical presence in 4 provinces and a programmatic presence across the country.

JOB PURPOSE

The Procurement Officer will provide technical leadership in the supply chain management in the organization in line with existing policies & procedures while enforcing transparency and accountability in the procurement process to ensure value for money for Amref Health Africa in Zambia.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Procurement of Goods, services and works

• Responsible for the consolidation and implementation of organisational procurement plans;
• Development & implementation of Service Level Agreements (SLA) for provision of goods & services
and training of the end users.
• Ensure compliance with Amref procurement principles, standards, and policies; donor regulations; and local statutory requirements.
• Manage the procurement process of goods, services and civil works in line with existing Policies and
procedures.

• Carrying out price comparisons and ensure purchase of goods and services are in accordance with
specifications
• Ensure procurement of goods, services and works is done within the prevailing market prices
• Manage communication with the vendors and internal stakeholders on the delivery schedules
• Support development and establishment of standards and specifications for the procurement of goods and services
• Oversee all logistical aspects of movement of goods and services to various destinations points
• Fast tracking delivery of all procurements putting emphasis on emergency procurement

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Business Administration and Management/ Supplies Management;
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (CIPS) or
• Diploma in Logistics
• Master’s degree in Purchasing and Logistics will be an added advantage
• 5 years working experience in a similar or equivalent role; experience in an International NGO is
desirable
• Experience in Purchasing, Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• Good understanding of the local market forces and pricing system
• Good knowledge of various donor procurement regulations (an added advantage)
• Must be a member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).