Oxford University Clinical Research Unit-Nepal (OUCRU-NP), is a not for profit organization (NPO) with its head office located in Lalitpur, Bagmati Province, Nepal. The mission of OUCRU-NP is to build a strong mass of young Nepalese clinicians and scientists who can help build the scientific and clinical future of Nepal. The main research focus of OUCRU-NP has been on the common infectious diseases within Nepal including but not limited to: enteric fever (Typhoid and Paratyphoid); scrub and murine typhus as well as other causes of febrile illness; antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and infections of the central nervous system and Hepatitis E. OUCRU-NP plans to expand its research work to emerging pathogens with a flexibility to be able to address the public health priorities in Nepal in the future.

Procurement Officer

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Basic Job Information

Job Category	:	General Mgmt. / Administration / Operations
Job Level	:	Mid Level
No. of Vacancy/s	:	[ 1 ]
Employment Type	:	Full Time
Job Location	:	Jhamsikhel. Lalitpur
Offered Salary	:	Negotiable
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	Jun. 22, 2022 23:55 (2 years, 11 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Graduate (Masters)
Experience Required	:	Not Required
Professional Skill Required	:	Management Communication Negotiation Organizational Analytical Flexibility MS Office Suite

Other Specification

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in accounting, business management or a similar field is preferred with two years of experience as a procurement officer or in a similar position.

Knowledge

Familiarity with purchasing systems
Basic knowledge of public procurement act
Good organizational skills
Fluency in verbal and written communication in both English and Nepali
Willing to work on a flexible schedule.

Skills

Strong communication and negotiation
Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
Supervisory and management experience
Attention to details
Should have excellent computer skills, especially in MS Word and Excel, internet and email.

Other

Carry out any duties as reasonably required by the Unit in these areas

Job Description

Procurement:

To ensure that materials are procured to meet the study schedules and requirements.
Procurement of materials in time to suit the project needs.
Regular follow up with suppliers, dealers to ensure timely execution of works.
Procurement and up keep of equipments and tools.
Liaising with team to ensure compatibility of products for use.
Arrange visits by third parties to manufacturer’s premises for evaluation of processes, witness tests etc.
To ensure that materials stored properly.
Make necessary customs clearances documents for imported goods and collect the goods from custom office.
Arrangement of required documentation from suppliers as per contract specifications.
Coordination with hospital for completion of documentation for proper processing of invoices.
Assist in the maintenance of an accurate and up-to-date supplier information database for regularly purchased items.
Apply and implement full anti-corruption risk mitigation in all procurement transaction and dealings with Vendors.
Maintain Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) files;
Keep record of all fixed assets in coordination with the finance team
Air tickets booking for staff in coordination with the admin/HR officer
Ensure the collaborative partners are following procurement compliances.
Perform other duties that may be requested by the Project Director and Office