Principal Supply Chain Management Officer

Grade: DHA 5 | Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable | Advert No: DHA/29/2026 | No. of Posts: 1

(a) Job Description

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Monitoring the implementation of supply chain management policies, guidelines and procedures;
2. Carrying out internal monitoring and evaluation of stores usage;
3. Assessing the performance of suppliers and contractors;
4. Inventory and stock control;
5. Preparing board of survey meetings for disposal of stores;
6. Opening, evaluation and recommending awarding of tenders;
7. Following up payment of suppliers of goods and services;
8. Coordinating disposal of stores and equipment; and
9. Conducting procurement market research.

(b) Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

1. Cumulative period of nine (9) years’ cumulative relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Supply Chain Management Officer or comparable position;
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, Procurement, Commerce (Supplies Management Option) Business Administration (Supplies Management option), or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
4. Membership to Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or relevant professional body;
5. Proficiency in computer applications; and
6. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.