The purpose of this job is to contribute towards the hospital’s operation with uninterrupted flow of required materials and services. Procurement of all materials in the medical and non-medical departments of the hospital at the time of commission and during operation phrase. Ensure availability of materials at right time to maintain optimal service level and end user’s satisfaction.
a) Head the purchase, Material store, Pharmacy Central Store and import functions of the hospital.
b) Oversee the overall functioning of the purchase, Materials Stores and Pharmacy Central Stores management functions.
c) Establish standard procedures in issuing public contracts, service contracts ensuring legal safeguard for the company.
d) Develop inventory control systems and establish procurement plans for the operational requirements of the hospital.
e) Ensure proper working capital management and efficient and effective purchase and stores functions.
f) Sourcing / obtaining of offers from manufacturers, indenters, etc
g) Control and monitor consumption and assist audit in investigating aberrations.
h) Keep abreast with all matters relating to import control and government regulations for procurement of imported equipment and supplies.
i) Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements for storing and handling of drugs, hazardous chemicals, gases and other hospital store items subject to government regulations.
j) Provide motivation, guidance, and direction to all personnel of Materials Department.
2. Material Purchase
a) Ensure materials are purchased at the right price, time and quantity.
b) To achieve savings in terms of procurement value.
c) Ensure materials operating result of the purchase function which involves.
a. Sundry purchase
b. Hospital supplies
c. Service contracts
d. Oversee the purchase of imported equipment and supplies for the hospital at pre-opening and during operation phrase.
3. Stores function
a) Monitor the stores management function to ensure problems related to over stocking, redundancies, and wastage of materials.
Availability of materials, medicines, and services at optimal cost at the desired time.
Educational Requirements :
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration / Engineering or any other relevant discipline from a reputed university.
Experience Requirements :
At least 10 year(s)
Additional Requirements :
Understanding about formal material management
Mechanism advance managerial knowledge.
Understanding of LC process.
Necessary arithmetical skill.
Advance computer skill
Experience in healthcare organization would be an added advantage.
