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Procurement Assistant || Medical Teams International

Medical Teams International holds strict child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct related to sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment & selection, hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates’ eligibility thorough background checks, police clearance, and professional reference check processes.

Accountable for supporting national procurement of products, transportation, subcontracted labor, and services.

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Responsibilities:

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  • Participate in all national procurement activities, including transportation, subcontracting, and services.
  • Negotiate rates and suggest new suppliers for validation while supporting all procurement processes in compliance with MTI and donor policies and procedures. Be transparent, accountable, efficient, timely, and economical in all aspects of the process.
  • Coordinate with the logistics officer to plan the transportation of products and services that are purchased at the national level.
  • In accordance with MTI and donor policies, submit and gather quotes and tenders.
  • Help monitor vendor contracts and collaborate closely with user departments to guarantee successful and efficient execution; facilitate prompt vendor payment by delivering all necessary paperwork on time.
  • Fill out and properly file all procurement paperwork.

Required Qualification:

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  • It is necessary to have a diploma in business administration, supply chain management, procurement and logistics, or a similar discipline.
  • A bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement and logistics, or a similar discipline is advantageous.
  • A professional qualification (CPSP, CIPS, CILT, CPP, CPPM, CDPP, CPDW) with the Procurement and Supplies Professional and Technicians Board (PSPTB) is preferred.

Experience:

  • Two years of experience in logistics and procurement,
  • An additional benefit is familiarity with procurement-specific processes and donor assets (UN, USAID, etc.).

NOTE: The job description provided above aims to outline the basic scope and caliber of work being done by employees assigned to this position. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all the tasks, responsibilities, and abilities needed by employees in this role. As the demands of the position, department, or organization change, so too are duties, responsibilities, and skill sets susceptible to modification. The job description does not represent an employment contract between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as job requirements change. Instead, it reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

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Application Procedure:

  • All qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org via email. The documents should be sent in one document, either in Word or PDF format, and should include three references from the workplace.
  • At the bottom of your resume, state your notice period, present and prior salaries, and expected salary.
  • In the subject line, explicitly state the position you’re applying for (Procurement Assistant).
  • The application deadline is October 1, 2024, at 1700 HRS.For the interview, only those who have been shortlisted will be contacted. This is a seven-day only opening.
  • We especially encourage female candidates to apply. Medical Teams is dedicated to having a diverse staff and is an equal opportunity employer.

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