Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above position in the Ministry of Health, Corporate Services and Central Medical Stores.

BENEFITS: (i) Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% Employee) 50% Contributory Pension (Government contributes 15% and employee contributes 5% of salary)

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Provides technical advice to the Ministerial Tender Committee (MTC) in decision making on submitted tenders in line with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board Act (PPADB) and the Finance and Audit Act.

DUTIES:

1. Plans and manages activities of the Ministerial Tender Committee (MTC)

2. Facilitates decision making by providing advice to the MTC on tender submissions in line with Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board 9PPADB) and the Finance and Audit Acts.

3. Recommends the review of the tendering polity to PPADB

4. Monitors adherence to contractual agreements by Ministry/Department

5. Recommends amendments or extensions of contracts

6. Approves tender notices and invitation to tender (ITT) vetting

7. Monitors market price fluctuations and recommends appropriate measures

8. Advises Departments in drawing-up specifications of items to enhance the concept of quality assurance through satisfactory service to the customer

9. Monitors maintenance of tender numbering system for the Ministry

10. Publishes the Ministerial Tender Committee decisions

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Integrity and Trust

Problem Solving

Command Skills

Communicating Effectively

Customer Focus

QUALIFICATION: Degree in Business Administration / Economics / Procurement, Purchasing, Supply and Materials Management

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of eight (8) years post qualification experience in Purchasing, Supply and or Materials Management.

APPLICATIONS: Quote the number of this Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:

a) Full name, address and place of birth,

b) Brief summary of career duties (Curriculum Vitae),

c) Certified copies of certificates and references, including Omang and educational transcripts

d) Submit at least two (2) recent work related reference confirming the required experience

e) Applications should be addressed to:-

PERMANENT SECRETARY

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

P/BAG 0038

GABORONE

IMPORTANT: All applications from serving Public Officers must be routed to their Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed and not conforming to the stated requirements will not be considered.

For further information contact: Human Resource Management Unit on Tel: 3632486 / 3632737

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.