Public Procurement Officer - St Mary

Summary

The Public Procurement Officer, under the general supervision of the Director, Public Procurement is to assist in the procurement processes required for the acquisition of goods and services essential for the operation of the MDA. The incumbent will ensure that all procurements are conducted in accordance with the Government of Jamaica procurement guidelines and procedures (Public Procurement Act 2015). 💰$2,190,302 – 2,945,712 per annum

Responsibilities

• • Preparing tender notices and advertisements.
• • Preparing RFQ for goods, general services and minor works.
• • Obtaining quotations/tenders from appropriately qualified suppliers.
• • Representing Procurement Unit at Tender closing and opening exercises as Tender Officer.
• • Maintaining Procurement records in goods order to facilitate audit and other reviews.
• • Preparing quarterly contracts award report for submission to the Contractor General’s Office (QCA report).
• • Marinating a database of all bonds and insurances and ensuring that they are current at all times and taking responsibility for the safe keeping and returning of all relevant documents.

Required Skills

• • Extensive knowledge of Government Procurement guidelines and procedures.
• • Excellent knowledge of contract administration.
• • Ability to research and evaluate technical proposals and recommend contracts for award.
• • Knowledge of office management principles, practices and procedures.
• • Working knowledge of computer applications.

Qualifications

• • Diploma in Public Administration/Management Studies/Accounting or any other related field.
• • Certificate in Public Procurement: UNDP/CIPS Level 2 or INPRI Level 3 and MIND.
• • Three (3) years’ procurement experience in a similar position.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications along with detailed resume should be submitted no later than Friday, 2025 January 24 to: The Director, Human Resource Management & Development North East Regional Health Authority 34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre Ocho Rios, St. Ann 📧 Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm 📠 Fax: (876) 795-2747 ⭐ Subject: Public Procurement Officer - St Mary 🙏 Note: We thank all applicants for responding; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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