Job advertisement for vacant positions in Rwanda Medical Supply Limited (RMS Ltd)

RMS Ltd is a State-owned company created by the Government of Rwanda with the mandate of managing the end-to-end health supply chain for Rwanda. RMS Ltd provides pharmaceuticals and health commodities towards 5 rights: the right patient, the right drug/dose, the right cost, the right route, and the right time. The vision of RMS Ltd is to ensure quality and timely availability of all health commodities to the public through a cost-efficient, sustainable and effective supply chain. Drugs will be available throughout the country through an economical and financially sustainable supply chain that can meet current and future need and manage increasing complexity, RMS Ltd is looking for qualified, dedicated & experienced individuals to fill the following positions:

RMS Ltd is looking for qualified and dedicated personnel to fill the following position:

– Procurement Officer – (1)

Tasks and responsibilities

• Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases
• Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data
• Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options
• Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies
• Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts
• Ensure that the products and supplies are high quality
• Maintain and update a list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development

Qualification and Skills

Degree in Laboratory sciences. A certificate offered by CIPs or any other professional certification in Procurement, or Supply Chain and Logistics Management with relevant field qualifications and experience is an added advantage.

Knowledge and technical skills required:

• Decision making skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Very effective organization skills;
• Team working skills;
• Computer skills;

Interested candidates should send their application documents (in one PDF document) including Application letter, Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter, names of three previous supervisors as well as their emails and telephones.

All applications are to be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd through the following email address: [email protected]

Deadline for application: Wednesday, 05/04/2023 at 5:00 pm.

NB:

1. Only applications sent via the above e-mail shall be considered;
2. Only Candidates with the right qualifications and relevant experience shall be shortlisted and contacted;
3. Incomplete applications shall be rejected.