Vacancies: Procurement Assistant, Finance & Admin Assistant
Management Sciences for Health (MHS) saves lives and improves health, especially among the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. We live our mission to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing gap between knowledge and action in public health.
Position: Procurement Assistant
Location: Abuja
The role of the Procurement Assistant is to support the procurement Officer to procure goods and services in compliance with MSH procurements. Once the purchase order has been completed, the Procurement Assistant will follow up to assure delivery. She/he maintains procurement data including supplier list and standards of goods and services and ensures the effectiveness of procurement in timely and cost effective manner.
Key Qualification:
- University Degree in purchasing or related field.
- Two years of experience in procurement
- Ability to work under pressure
- Planning and scheduling skills
- Experience in a USG or donor funded project or NGO preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally with a culturally diverse staff, clients and consultants.
- Ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
- English fluency including business terminology required.
- Demonstrated intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications
For Job Description and Application follow the link: https://jobs-msh.icmis.com/jobs/5530/procurement-assistant/job
Position: Finance & Admin Assistant
Location: Taraba
The FAA will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of technical efforts and/or field activities by providing logistical support and coordinating programmatic information for the Nigeria project activities within the OVC Project. She or he will assist technical advisors/specialists and senior managers to coordinate project activities and will assist Finance & Admin Officer (FAO) for ensuring that any money expended in the field is done in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. MSH policy and any cost principles imposed by the donor agency. The FAA is aware of and adheres to, MSH’s procurement integrity standards in all activities. She or he works with other staff from the headquarters and/ or partner organizations to coordinate technical assistance.
Key Qualification:
- University Degree in Accounting or equivalent certification from a Business Technical School.
- Experience as an Accountant or understanding of key aspects of accounting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spread sheets, or comparable software and basic accounting software (i.e. QuickBooks).
- Specific qualification in management of a large and busy office
- Familiarity with the PEPFAR or interest in learning about public health issues
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multitask
- Ability to respond to new challenges in a flexible and thoughtful manner
For Job Description and Application follow the link: https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/5529/finance-%26-admin-assistant/job
The candidate must meet all the criteria of minimum qualification.
Method of Application:
To apply for above listed positions, you must follow the specific links, as applications will not be considered through any other channel. Interested persons must send comprehensive resume with a brief cover letter not later than closing date of the application, Friday, October 5th 2012.
Suitable candidates living with HW/AIDS will have an added advantage. Women are encouraged to apply.
Note: There are no relocation allowances available for this position.
For More information about MSH, visit: www.msh.org
