Job Summary / Purpose

• Provide direction and advise in the timely procurement, storage and distribution of drug, equipment, other medical consumables, civil projects etc for KATH.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead in the planning, procurement and distribution of drugs, equipment and medical supplies
• Ensure the safe custody of drugs, equipment, and medical suppliers
• Lead in the development and maintenance of effective distribution systems for the hospital
• Ensure the prompt clearance of goods procured off-shore
• Lead in the development and dissemination of guidelines for procurement planning and distribution
• Contribute to policy development, analysis and review for KATH
• Lead in the develment of systems for monitoring and evaluation of supply chain management practices across the hospital
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of a cental database on all suppliers and distributions
• To promote the sustenance, timely and effective application of GIFMIS and GhiLMIS in the procurement operations of the hospital
• Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of national health policies
• Contribute to the development of medium/long term plans of KATH
• Prepare annual reports and other reports on procurement and stores required by the Management
• Provide direction and guidelines in the disposal of obsolete/expired equipment and other commodities

Qualification Required & Experience

• At least postgraduate qualification in Procurement and Logistics Management or related field (Masters or equivalent)
• Member of relevant and recognized professional body
• A minimum of 8 years working experience with at least 5 years at senior management level
• Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development and training in health management

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons are to submit their application letters together with (1) detailed CV, (ii) names of three referees (who will be willing to provide confidential report on you) and (iii) a maximum of 3-page vision Statement (not exceeding 1200 words) for the position applied for

Applications should reach the address below:

The Chief Executive
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
P.Box 1934
Kumasi

Closing Date: 19 October, 2020