Senior Supply Chain Management Officer at The National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL)

Job Title : Senior Supply Chain Management Officer
Advert No : NQCL NO.26/2026
Terms of Service: Contract (1 Year)
Position Level: NQCL 6
No. of positions: 1

(a) Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-
(i) Developing and implementing supply chain management policies, standards, strategies, guidelines and any other functions that might be stipulated by the National Treasury and the PPRA;
(ii) Organizing Supplier Sensitization Forums for Youths, Women, PWDS and small and micro-enterprises to facilitate compliance to 30% Accessto Government Procurement Opportunities as Article 227 and Article 55 of the Constitution of
Kenya, 2010 and PPDA, 2015;
(iii) Preparing and implementing the Laboratory’s procurement plan in order to realize its objectives;
(iv) Preparing, publishing and inviting tenders, proposals and quotations in line with procurement procedure;
(v) Preparing and maintaining the assets register, transfer and valuation;
(vi) Receiving and opening tender documents, evaluating tenders, quotations and proposals;
(vii) Maintaining and publishing registered suppliers list on the Laboratory’s website and Public Procurement Information Portal (PPIP) in accordance with relevant laws and guidelines;
(viii) Preparing contract documents in line with the award decision, contract variations andmodificationsin strict adherence to Sec. 139(1)(b) ofthe Act and Regulation 132(1);
(ix) Maintaining reorder levels of stores to facilitate smooth running of the Laboratory, by replenishing stock in good time;
(x) Coordinating the identification of obsolete, unserviceable and surplus stores and equipment for disposal;
(xi) Reviewing of tender and contract documents before approval;
(xii) Verifying payment documents for goods and services delivered to the Laboratory by suppliers;
(xiii) Ensuring satisfactory receipt of goods and provide ability to rapidly deliver goods when requested; and
(xiv) Preparing periodic and annual supply chain management reports.

(b) Person Specification
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-
(i) Cumulative service period of Six (6) years, relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Supply Chain Management Officer I or in a comparable position;
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Purchasing and Supplies Management, Business Administration (Supply Chain Management Option), Procurement and Logistics, Commerce (Supplies Management Option), or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
OR
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Business Administration, Finance and Accounts, Commerce or any other relevant qualification AND a Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management or any other
equivalent qualification from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies or any other recognized institution;
(iii) Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM);
(iv) Proficiency in computer applications;

TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT
Successful candidates shall be placed on contract for a period of one (1) year. Other terms and conditions of service shall be guided by the provisions of the National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) approved Human Resource Instruments.

Details of the positions are available at: https://nqcl.go.ke

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants must adhere to the following application instructions. Submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications as outlined below.

Required Documents:
1. Copy of National Identification Card
2. Duly signed application letter
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

NOTE
NQCL is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion for qualified applicants from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities. Submission Guidelines: - Hard copy applications must be sealed, clearly marked “Confidential”, and indicate the job reference number corresponding to the position applied
for.

Deliver to: Ag. Chief Executive Officer
National Quality Control Laboratory
University of Nairobi
School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O. Box 29726 – 00100
NAIROBI

Soft copy applications must be sent via email to: hr@nqcl.go.ke copy to hrunitnqcl@gmail.com.
Applications must be submitted by 17:00 hrs on 14th April, 2026.