SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER I (3 positions) at Social Health Authority (SHA)

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER I | SHA/219/2025 | Application open to all

Term Permanent and Pensionable | Positions: 3 | Deadline: Nov. 18, 2025, 6 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree

Job Term:

Permanent and Pensionable

Position Level:

SHA 7

Number of positions:

3

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:- 

1. Cumulative service period of three (3) years in the grade of Supply Chain Management Officer II or a comparable position; 
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
3. Proficiency in computer applications; and 
4. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

You will prepare procurement plans, implement the procurement manual, source for suppliers, and validate the disposal of unserviceable stores in line with regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Preparing estimates of expenditure on supplies and services; 
2. Preparing procurement plans, inventory control and provisioning for the Authority; 
3. Implementing procurement manual; 
4. Reviewing up-dating, interpreting, and implementing existing supplies regulations, procedures, and systems; 
5. Guidelines and procedures; 
6. Sourcing for suppliers; 
7. Implementing procurement policies for SHA; 
8. Validating disposal of unserviceable stores; 
9. Implementing e-procurement strategies and coordinating the activities of the Authority on disposing of items.

.Apply

Applications can be submitted via either application portal https://recruitment.sha.go.ke/ or physically delivered to SHA building 10th floor by clearly marking the position applied for on the envelop.

Physical applications should be addressed to:

The Chairperson

Social Health Authority

P. O Box 30443-00100

Ragati Road

NAIROBI

Interested candidates should submit their applications, including:
1. A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position.
2. A detailed curriculum vitae.
3. Copies of academic and professional certificates.
4. Contacts of at least three professional referees.

Applicants must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by submitting valid and current copies of the following:
1. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
2. Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority.
3. Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
4. Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
5. Report from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

SHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.