Nigerian Institute of Medical Research: Procurement Officer I

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research Yaba Lagos, a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Health hereby invites applications for suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:

– Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews work of staff responsible for purchasing including technical and specialized procurement of supplies, equipment and services. Requires extensive knowledge of policies, procedures and practices.

– Oversees staff. Manages and make decisions in Human Resources activities in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evalutions, and salary planning.

– Responsible for departmental administrative issues such as maintaining/revising policies and procedures and website, reporting minority business participation/monthly volume processing/subcontract plan utilization.

– Assumes responsibility and oversight of large and complex purchases involving use of Requests for Proposals. Assists departments with specification development, drafts RFP, obtains State approval, serves on evaluation committee.

– Provides input on budget. Proposes salary raise within budget. Monitors and obtains best price for office expenditures. Approves payment of invoices and directs purchasing card expenditures for office. Negotiates copier maintenance contracts.

– Represents department at various meetings with administration, faculty, vendors, external agencies, professional organizations, and other groups. Develops and delivers speeches, presentations, and training as required. Corresponds with same groups.

– Reviews, analyzes and approves all purchases where award is not made to the low bidder to ensure justification exists and policy is followed. Reviews, analyzes, researches and approves purchases of a non-competitive nature.

– Resolves problems and protests concerning bid solicitations, contract awards or contract performance as the need arises. Addresses unauthorized purchases. Conveys decisions both verbally and in writing referencing law and policy.

– Must possess a Master degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Marketing, Procurement or purchasing and supplies, business administration or other related discipline.

– Proficiency in ICT will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates are requested to submit 10 copies type written, detailed CV and copies of relevant credentials. The applicants should include the names and addresses of three referees who should be requested by the candidates to send references on them under separate confidential cover to the Director-General. It should also contain telephone and email address.

Applications with supporting documents should be addressed to:

And should reach him not later than 23rd September, 2011. Candidates are kindly requested to state their telephone numbers and email address.