Supply Chain Manager – Sidilega Private Hospital 1249 views

Sidilega Private Hospital is a premium Multi-Specialty Tertiary Hospital located in Block 7, Gaborone.  It is expected to be completed at the end of 2018. The Hospital aim is to attract local patients and those from the rest of the SADC region and beyond for health care services.

 

The Hospital is to become the leading international healthcare provider in Africa as a result we are looking for knowledgeable, highly skilled and tenacious individuals who are passionate and customer centric with superior interpersonal skills. Successful candidates will join a team of spirited individuals who are eager to make a difference in the healthcare sector in line with Botswana and internationally acclaimed healthcare standards.

 

 

Ref: FS 004       SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Chief Operations Manager, the Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing strategic procurement and stock and inventory management systems of the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following:-

• Develop formal purchasing policies and procedures in regards to the Hospital purchases.
• In conjunction with others, selects suppliers and the merchandise or services needed to meet the hospital and customer needs.

• Manages relationships with vendors, work out contract terms and prepares contractual agreements.

• Assists line managers in developing specifications for supplies, services, and equipment requiring formal bids
• Participates in cross-functional project teams assigned to develop or evaluate contracts or proposals.
• Directs buyers and relevant staff members throughout the process of evaluating suppliers, conducting interviews with vendors, negotiating supplier agreements and managing supplier and vendor contracts.

• Monitor what the company purchases, delivers and spends to determine if goods are defective or not meeting performance demands.
• Manage the store to ensure stock is available when required.

• Act acts secretary of the Management Tender Committee.

 

 

Minimum Job Requirements

 

Education

 

Advanced CIPS / Business Degree qualification or equivalent

 

Experience

 

Seven (7) years’ post qualification experience in supply chain environment, three of which should have been in a supervisory position. Experience of procuring healthcare products and relevant procumbent system will be an added advantage

Competency Requirements

 

• Integrity supported by excellent work ethics
• In-depth knowledge of procurement systems
• Strong analytical, problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make procurement decisions based on accurate evaluation
• Ability to translate and implement the hospital business strategy
• Proven people and conflict management skills
• Ability to internalise the hospital values underpinned by excellent relationship building skills and ability to work with others.
• Customer care (Patient centred and provision of quality service)
• Effective communication skills including good presentation skills

 

For all recruitment details please visit:

www.sidilegaprivatehospital.co.bw

Closing date for all vacancies 14th October 2018.