Procurement Assistant
First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026.
Job Title: Procurement Assistant
Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Providing day-to-day procurement support to the Activity under the guidance of the Procurement Officer.
- Supporting the implementation and enforcement of procurement policies, systems, and procedures.
- Participating in supplier negotiations and monitoring contract performance to ensure the delivery of goods and services according to agreed specifications and timelines.
- Undertaking procurement processes including tendering, bid evaluation, supplier selection, award recommendations, and contract administration.
- Coordinating formal bidding processes, Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
- Preparing and reviewing technical specifications, scopes of work, terms of reference, and procurement schedules.
- Conducting market assessments and obtaining competitive quotations from qualified vendors.
- Comparing bids received and preparing recommendations for management approval.
- Supporting the planning, coordination, storage, and delivery of procured goods and services.
- Monitoring compliance with project procurement procedures, donor requirements, and organizational policies.
- Ensuring adherence to approved procurement budgets and maintaining cost-effective procurement practices.
- Establishing and maintaining complete procurement files and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.
- Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- A minimum of 2 years’ practical experience in the field of procurement and supply management with demonstrable knowledge of public procurement laws of Uganda and various donors, in particular, the United States Government agencies.
- Prior experience with US-funded projects is strongly preferred.
- Level 1 certification in a procurement-related professional qualification (e.g., CIPS, CILT) is an added advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to transparency and accountability
How to Apply:
All applications must be addressed to; The Head Human Resources, Joint Clinical Research Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda. Email: [email protected] The application deadline is Tuesday 20th October 2026 at 05:00 pm. Strictly two documents combined in one PDF are required (Application letter and CV not exceeding 6 pages). Make sure to include the position you are applying for in the subject line. Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
Deadline: 20th October 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24