{JSI Research & Training Institute Inc,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

THE USAID FOCUS REGION HEALTH PROJECT (FRHP)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
The USAID Focus Regions Health Project (FRHP) is a USAID funded project that strengthens access to quality and use of maternal, newborn and child health services and family planning in the Central, Greater Accra and Western regions.

Focus Region Health Project works with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ghana Health Service (GHS) to improve the health of women and children in these three regions.

The activities of FRHP also include procurement of basic hospital equipment for furnishing, diagnostic, clinical and laboratory services.

FRHP is therefore soliciting qualified Procurement Agent to pick up RFP to bid for eventual supply of the equipment.

•  Interested Vendors may pick up the bidding document from the office of FRHP on or before 7 November, 2012.
•  Interested Vendors should ensure that they have the following documents before picking up the bid document
a) Company Registration Certificate
b) Valid SSNIT Clearance Certificate
c) VAT Certificate
•  Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding procedures specified in the Public Procurement Act 2003 and in the Guidelines of the USAID rules and regulations.

How To Apply For The Job

FRHP office is located on:-

25 Senchi Street at the Airport Residential Area just opposite Antrak Air Office.

For further direction kindly call 0302-771912 or 0243690526/7

Closing Date: 07th November, 2012

{Ghana Immigration Service,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2012};

The Ghana Immigration Service invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians for recruitment.

Responsibilities:

•  Develop appropriate procurement policies and processes based on principle and/or precedent, as a basis for management control to facilitate co-ordination across organisation units
•  Develop appropriate procedures relating to requisitioning, ordering, expediting, receiving, inspecting, storing and payment of goods and those relating to disposal of unserviceable, obsolete or surplus stores, plant and equipment
•  Employ efficient and effective purchasing practices within acceptable time limits in conformity with corporate goals and objectives
•  Strive towards partnership sourcing and agreements in order to achieve world class capability and competitiveness
•  Provision of intelligence information regarding economic, legislative, political, technological and other factors that may influence cost and availability of supplies

Qualification Required & Experience

Eligibility:

•  Must be of a good character
•  Must have no criminal records
•  Should not be more than 35 years (Lawyers)
•  Should not be more than 30 years (Others)
•  Physically fit by Immigration standards
•  Minimum height of 1.73 metres (5ft 8in) for Males and 1.63 metres (5ft 4in) for Females

Qualifications:

•  Graduate Degree in Business Administration or possess professional qualification from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)
•  Minimum of 5 years post qualification practice and experience in the field of Procurement and Stores Management in a major enterprise
•  Good working knowledge of INCOTERMS 2000 chart of responsibilities
•  Good working knowledge of the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (ACT 663) and its procedures
•  Good knowledge of Contract Administration
•  Computer Literacy (good working knowledge in Microsoft office applications)

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants must submit the following in sealed envelopes to the Director of Immigration at the address below:

•  An application letter
•  A Birth Certificate (Original and Photocopy)
•  Educational Certificates (Original and Photocopy)
•  National Service Certificate (Original and Photocopy)
•  Two current passport size photographs
•  Testimonial (if any)
•  CV (Citing two referees)

The Director of Immigration
Ghana Immigration Service
Private Mail Bag
Ministries Post Office
Accra

The deadline for the submission of applications is one week (1) from the date of publication. Late applications will not be entertained

For further enquiries, please contact: 0302 224445/0302 221667

Closing Date: 08 November, 2012

The Ghana Immigration Service does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

{Abt Associates,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2012};

Abt Associates is a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Africa IRS (“Indoor Residual Spraying”) Project, which seeks to reduce the burden of malaria in 14 African countries through cost-effective commodities procurement and logistics systems, access to technical expertise, and implementation of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS).

Description Of Job

Abt Associates is seeking a Logistics & Procurement Coordinator for the Africa IRS Project.  Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Logistics & Procurement Coordinator is responsible for the procurement, inventory management, and logistics functions of the project.

Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:

•  Performs local procurements of commodities, in coordination with the project’s US-based Procurement & Logistics Manager, following all relevant USAID and Abt Associates policies and procedures, including:
a) Definition of commodity specifications.
b) Preparation and conduct of local tenders.
c) Maintenance of a registry of local and regional vendors.
d) Organizes the receipt and assessment of quotations, and the selection of preferred bids.
•  Quality control and receipt of delivered goods, and the processing of customs clearance and tax waivers, as needed.
•  Management of the project’s inventory control system, including storage, quality control, inventory record keeping, and inventory reporting.
•  Directs and supervises the storage, distribution, and transport of IRS commodity goods and equipment throughout the country.
•  Supervises Warehouse and Store Managers, and organizes capacity-building interventions to elevate their skills.
•  Manages the logistics for all project activities, including spray operations, transport, events such as worshops and meetings, lodging and travel arrangements, etc.
•  In collaboration with the Environmental Compliance Officer ensure: all health and safety measures are in place and followed at all store and spraying locations; the clearance and proper disposal of all waste material and excess items from project stores.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Business, Management, Administration, or other relevant field.
•  At least 6 years of relevant professional experience, with significant experience in the procurement and logistics of commodities.
•  At least 2 years of experience at USAID-funded development programs, and thorough knowledge of Federal and AID Acquisition Regulations (FARs and AIDARs) is required.
•  Demonstrated experience in warehouse/stores management.
•  Excellent management, supervisory, organizational, computer, and writing skills.
•  English language fluency.

How To Apply For The Job

To be considered for any position, an applicant must submit his/her CV and an application letter that provides details of the applicant’s specific qualifications for the desired position to:

IRS_Ghana@abtassoc.com

Closing Date:  05 November, 2012

•  In the subject line of the email, write the title of the position for which you are applying.
•  Applications that do not follow these instructions, or that do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered.

{UN World Food Programme,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Oct-2012};

The office of the UN World Food Programme, Accra invites applications from suitable candidate to fill the vacancy above.

Vacancy Announcement: No. WFP/GHA/HR/SPA/10/2012
Duration: 1 year fixed Term (renewable)
Post Grade: GS-6 (P4P)

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Assist the Procurement Officer in supplier pre-qualification and registration process, including market research & visits to suppliers and evaluation of performance of suppliers
•  Solicit and analyze/evaluate quotations; recommend award of contracts; ensure that contracts are prepared and issues on time under the guidance of the Procurement Officer; prepare purchase orders;
•  Review purchase requisitions for compliance with procedures and specifications; manage contract/purchase order files & ensure that all documents relevant to the procurement process are filed accordingly;
•  Create, update and maintain a database of all purchases done by the Procurement Unit and prepare reports when necessary; prepare a price database for items regularly purchased by the procurement unit;
•  Cross check proof of delivery documents against orders and ensure that the vendors’ invoices are submitted to the Finance Unit promptly for payment;
•  Manage a database of prevailing food prices (local and international) and monitor price changes with small farmer organizations targeted for P4P in comparison to import parity; share the info with P4P Coordinator and prepare relevant reports;
•  Follow-up the food purchases made from smallholder farmers and payments to farmers are made on tome
•  Ensure that goods received are of the required quality and specification; arrange for superintendent to inspect food and the milling of paddy rice,
•  Assist the Procurement Officer in the preparation of procurement recommendations for purchase committees;
•  Draft or prepare correspondence to respond to enquiries in respect to relevant procurement matters;
•  Perform other related duties as required

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Minimum of Secondary School Education but preferably University Degree/Higher National Diploma in agricultural economics, commerce, business administration, procurement, accounting or related field
•  At least three (3) years of progressively responsible support experience in the field of procurement coupled with knowledge in field experience of agricultural economics, marketing, food procurement, food and non-food aid interventions
•  Excellent knowledge of computer software

Language: Fluency in both written and oral English

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should submit their application with 3 references including Curriculum Vitae in sealed envelopes marked “Senior Procurement Assistant (P4P) Accra and sent to the address below or hand-delivered to WFP office, located after the Fire Service traffic light towards Flair Catering or Kumodzi Hospital:

The Human Resource Unit
UN World Food Programme
No. 7, 7th Rangoon Close, Cantonments
P. O. Box 1423
Accra, Ghana

Closing Date: 24 September, 2012

Only short-listed candidates meeting the criteria will be contacted
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY