Summary
[ GHANA JOBS Procurement Officer ]Ho Technical University is located in the Volta Region of Ghana. The University was converted from a Polytechnic to a Technical University in September, 2016 by an Act of Parliament establishing Technical Universities in Ghana. The University’s mandate as specified in the Technical Universities Act 2016, (Act 922) is to provide higher education in engineering, science, and technology-based disciplines, technical and vocational education and training, applied arts and related disciplines. The vision of the University is to become a reputable Technical University contributing actively to national and international development, and its mission is to train highly competent human resource to the highest level possible through career-focused education, skills training, and research, in partnership with stakeholders.
Salary range:N/A, Job type: Full-time, Location:Ho, Agency:Ho Technical University. Application close date:Expires Mar 27, 2020
GHANA JOBS Procurement Officer
Job Description
Specific Roles
The Procurement Officer is the head of the Procurement Office and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor through the Registrar.
He/she shall, among other duties, supervise the maintenance and updating of proper database of suppliers, service providers and consultants, prepare procurement plans for goods, works and services for the University,
assist in answering queries raised by appropriate authority on procurement activities,
assist in implementing systems and procedures to ensure value for money in the entity procurement activities,
assist in the process of advertising tenders and provide input for the formulation of procurement strategy for the University.
Required Skills or Experience
A person seeking appointment as Procurement Officer must:
hold a minimum of Master’s degree in Procu’rement Management, or related areas;
have a Professional qualification in Procurement;
have served as a Senior Assistant Procurement Officer in a University or comparable grade in a similar institution / organization for at least six (6) years.
be computer literate and must be abreast with relevant software applications
submit a short vision statement not exceeding three (3) pages outlining how he/she will manage the procurement functions of the University effectively and effiCiently to promote the mandate of the Procurement Office and that of the University.
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How To Apply
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should download the appropriate Application Form from the Staff Portal on HTU’s Website, www.htu.edu.gh for completion.
Ten (10) copies of the completed Application Form, with application letter, up to date CVs, copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts of academic records must be submitted to:
The Registrar,
Ho Technical University,
Box HP 217,
Ho, Ghana.
Those applying from outside Ghana may submit one copy of their completed application form with the accompanying documents via email: registrar@htu.edu.gh.
Applicants should inform their referees to submit directly to the Registrar, confidential references on them.
Position being sought by applicant must be indicated in the Confidential Reference Letter and submitted using the same email address indicated above.