Procurement Officer at Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)

📍 Location: Mbarara, Uganda

📅 Deadline: 29th October 2025

📌 Core Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain + 3 years’ NGO experience

About JCRC

The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization established in 1991 as a not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health, Ministry of Defense, and Makerere University College of Health Sciences.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director Financial Management & Operations, the Procurement Officer will assist in efficient procurements and office management.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a well-organized filing system for procurement documents.
• Prepare specifications, terms of reference, and statements of requirements.
• Take minutes of procurement committee meetings and secure approvals.
• Prepare and issue Request for Quotations/Proposals.
• Evaluate quotes/bids and recommend to the procurement committee.
• Prepare Purchase Orders and agreements using ERPs.
• Monitor contractor/vendor performance for compliance.
• Verify delivered items for quantity and quality specifications.
• Track payments submitted to finance with a completion checklist.
• Ensure adherence to procurement standards and segregation of duties.
• Present evaluation reports to the Procurement Committee.
• Update and share weekly procurement tracker with staff.
• Conduct terrorist checks and attach SAM.GOV to payment requests.
• Manage organizational vehicles and travel schedules.
• Support project staff with procurement documentation and updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management.
• 3 years’ experience in NGO procurement and bidding.
• CIPS Level 5 qualification (desirable).
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral/written communication and report-writing abilities.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure.

How to Apply

Submit applications to The Head Human Resources, Joint Clinical Research Centre via jobs@jcrc.org.ug with:

• Cover letter, CV, and academic documents combined in one PDF (max 10 pages).
• Label file with your name and quote "Procurement Officer" in the subject line.

⚠️ Deadline: 29th October 2025

Note

JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Fraudulent recruitment attempts via WhatsApp/unofficial channels will lead to disqualification.

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