Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management at The Social Health Authority (SHA)

The Social Health Authority (SHA) is a State Corporation established under the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023 and mandated to provide financial risk protection for Kenyan residents by facilitating equitable access to quality healthcare. SHA is responsible for administering the Social Health Insurance Fund, Primary Healthcare Fund, and Emergency, Chronic, ...

 

Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience15 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProcurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

  • Fifteen (15) years of cumulative work experience, with at least three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management, or comparable.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Master’s degree in Supplies Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  • Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
  • A valid practicing license where applicable from a recognized institution.
  • Proficiency in computer application skills.
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Job Purpose: 

This position exists to provide strategic leadership in the overall management of supply chain functions, oversee policy formulation, implementation and monitoring of sound procurement and supply chain management policies and practices, sourcing, assess and measure the performance of suppliers to acquire the most cost-effective deals for the Authority in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA), 2015 and Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations (PPADR), 2020.

Functions: 

  • Developing and reviewing procurement policies and procedures.
  • Issuing administrative guidance on implementation and interpretation of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, regulations and other statutes.
  • Formulating supply policy management to ensure that the Authority’s supply objectives are met.
  • Reviewing procurement, stockholding, and stock control policies on a progressive basis.
  • Ensuring that supplies accounting and other stores procedures are followed.
  • Coordinating purchase requirements with user departments.
  • Maintaining updated supplies list.
  • Developing and reviewing purchasing policies and procedures to keep up with changing economic trends.
  • Procuring various materials and other supplies for the Authority at the most competitive prices.
  • Organizing and managing procurement processes in the Authority.
  • Ensuring correct interpretation of government regulations on supply chain management in the Authority.

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Method of Application

Applicants must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by submitting valid and current copies of the following:

  • Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
  • Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority.
  • Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
  • Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
  • Report from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

SHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested and qualified? Go to The Social Health Authority (SHA) on recruitment.sha.go.ke to apply

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