Procurement Officer

Vacancy Announcement — Arua School of Comprehensive Nursing

Position: Procurement Officer (2 Posts)

Arua School of Comprehensive Nursing, a leading health training institution in the West Nile region, trains quality nurses for quality services. We are recruiting 2 Procurement Officers to strengthen transparent, value-for-money procurement at the institution.

Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration (Procurement option), or a related discipline.

Experience/Other Requirements: - Knowledge of procurement procedures and experience in institutional procurement is an added advantage. - Familiarity with PPDA (Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets) laws and procedures is desirable. - Strong computer skills and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities: - Receive, consolidate, and process requisitions for goods, works, and services from departments. - Prepare procurement plans, solicitation documents, advertisements, and evaluation reports. - Source quotations, negotiate with suppliers, and recommend awards offering best value for money. - Prepare and manage contracts, local purchase orders (LPOs), and supplier agreements. - Maintain complete, audit-ready procurement files and records in line with PPDA requirements. - Track deliveries, verify goods received notes, and coordinate with stores on inspection and acceptance. - Support the Procurement/Contracts Committee with secretariat duties, documentation, and reporting. - Monitor supplier performance, resolve delivery issues, and maintain an updated supplier database. - Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical standards, and anti-corruption safeguards. - Perform any other related duties assigned by management.

What We Offer: - An opportunity to professionalize procurement at a growing health training institution. - Exposure to institutional governance, audits, and public-sector procurement practice.