MANAGER, PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and supervising the activities of professional and other support staff engaged in the provision of procurement and disposal strategies and developing related programmes and projects.

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

MANAGER, PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and supervising the activities of professional and other support staff engaged in the provision of procurement and disposal strategies and developing related programmes and projects.

Main Responsibilities

• Plans, organises, directs and supervises the work of professional and other support staff engaged in the provision of procurement and disposal services at the Authority.
• Formulates the procurement and disposal strategic plan, in consultation with the organisation’s management team and develops programmes and projects to facilitate the achievement of objectives articulated in the plan.
• Develops the Annual Procurement and Disposal Plan at the Authority and oversees its implementation.
• Develops and maintains the Procurement and Disposal handbook for the Authority in accordance with the Model Handbook issues by the Office of the Procurement Regulation, for approval by the Office of Procurement Regulation.
• Develops measures to identify and prevent fraudulent practices in accordance with guidelines prescribed by the Office of Procurement Regulation.
• Conducts periodic checks to ensure maintenance of the public procurement database of the Authority which is linked to the centralised database of the Office of Procurement Regulation.
• Monitors the work of the Unit to ensure that all procurement and disposal activities are in accordance with relevant legislation, such as, the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act and with policies and guidelines issued by the Office of Procurement Regulation.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the procurement and disposal functions through the application of performance measurement tools, and recommends changes, as necessary.
• Manages pre-qualification activities, by providing guidance and advice on procurement activities, such as, the development of tender documents, preparation of bid packages, registering of tenders, arranging bid conferences and recommending the evaluation team.
• Collaborates with the Office of Procurement Regulation to obtain advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of procurement and disposal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, such as, the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act.
• Provides advice, guidance and support on the more complex procurement and disposal issues pertaining to the interpretation and application of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Reviews existing policies for the provision of procurement and disposal services and makes recommendation for the revision or the development of new policies and procedures in keeping with best practices.
• Develops budgetary estimates for the Procurement and Disposal Unit and participates in the preparation of estimates of expenditure relating to the procurement and disposal function of the Authority, in accordance with financial guidelines.
• Reviews and analyses reports, proposals, draft Board Notes, circulars and other documents for accuracy, clarity and comprehensiveness and makes appropriate amendments, as required.
• Writes the more complex Board Notes and other documents.
• Serves as a resource person on procurement and disposal matters at courses, seminars and workshops.
• Represents the Authority on committees, at meetings, conferences and other for a, including those of the Office of the Procurement Regulation.
• Performs related duties as directed by the organisational relationship.

Minimum Qualification, Requirements and Experience:

• Training as evidenced by a recognized Degree in Management Studies, Public Sector Management, Finance, Law, Economics or Marketing; supplemented by an Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply or an International Diploma in Supply Chain Management from an accredited institution; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Experience in the area of Procurement Management, including at least four (4) years at a managerial level.

*Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.*

 All applications should be submitted with a cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, birth certificate, a police certificate of good character, a contact number and two (2) testimonials  by July 17, 2023 and addressed (with the name of the position applied for, clearly labelled, on the outside of the envelope and the cover letter). To:

 Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

Building # 39, Third Floor

Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex

Champs Fleurs

 ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA POST WILL BE CONSIDERED

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.