PROCUREMENT CONSULTANT at NPHCDA

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) a, parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Health is charged with the responsibility of meeting the Primary Health Care objectives of Nigeria including the construction and maintenance of Primary Health Care Centres, Development of Health Systems, Eradication of vaccine-preventable diseases, Improvement of Child and Maternal health, Family Planning etc.

In line with its mandate, the Agency is determined to develop its Procurement function to meet the high standards acceptable both Nationally and in conformity with International best practices. Towards this end, the Agency is planning to receive project support from the United Kingdom Department For International Development (DFID) to strengthen its Procurement function.

In order to successfully drive this initiative, ensure the effective implementation of the Federal Government of Nigeria Public Procurement Act 2007 as well as other external guidelines and meet the specific requirements of relevant International bodies, the Agency seeks to recruit a seasoned of the below post under the following terms of reference:

PROCUREMENT CONSULTANT

Job Responsibilities
Comprehensively asses the capacity of the NPHCDA Procurement Unit and identify skill gaps that would need to be filled in order to comply with all applicable Federal Government Procurement regulations, external guidelines and related International requirements
Review the entire process of procurement of goods, works and services including documents preparation, TORs, Scope of Works and Technical specifications.
Review the entire process of technical assistance recruitment, from the preparation and review of Terms of Reference (TORS) through selection and evaluation of Consultants and the drafting of contracts
Review compliance with the Procurement Act 2007 and all relevant procurement procedures and guidelines.
Identify all gaps and areas for improvement for the Agency based on National and international best practices.
Assess the capacity building needs of the Agency in the area of procurement management
Devise TORs and costing for the capacity building measures and training of procurement staff in health sector procurement
management and techniques,
Design an implementation schedule for the effective completion of the entire procurement consultancy assignment including deliverable,timelines and reports.
Develop a feasible procurement plan in line with the 2009 Federal Government approved budget.

DURATION OF ENGAGEMENT
The period of engagement is Twelve (12) Months


QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Accounting, Business or related discipline.
Possession of a Master’s Degree is an advantage.
Candidates must demonstrate substantial cognate experience and mastery of Nigerian Procurement Laws, Regulations and International practices.

REMUNERATION:
Attractive and negotiable

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should forward their applications on or before 15th July, 2009 enclosing their updated Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of credentials to:

The Executive Director/CEO
National Primary Health Care Development Agency
Plot 681/682, Port Harcourt Crescent
Off Gimbiya Street, Area 11,
Garki, Abuja

Candidates should include a valid E-mail address and GSM Phone Number. The position applied for should be clearly written on the Top teft hand corner of the envelope.