Procurement Specialist

Project: Zambia Health Emergency Preparedness Response and Resilience Project Using Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA). Project ID: P505188

Background

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Closing Date: 30th May 2025

The Zambia Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Project will be implemented under Phase VI of the Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Resilience Program (the ‘HEPRR Program’) using the Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA). Zambia has experienced significant macroeconomic downturn, and weak economic performance has reversed income gains and exacerbated poverty rates.

The Zambia Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Project will focus on strengthening the preparedness and resilience of the health system to manage health emergencies through training of health workforce to develop capacity for climate emergency preparedness and response; operationalization of information systems for health emergencies and digitalization of the health sector; improvement of the detection of and response to health emergencies through a multisectoral approach; updating and implementing patient- centered integrated community health service package and other required guidelines; support systems to guarantee continuity of essential health services including Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child Adolescent Health and Nutrition during health emergencies; developing and operating a digital emergency transport management system for health facilities’ referrals of maternal and neonatal cases; installation and rehabilitation of WASH facilities, solarization and/or electrification of selected health facilities and provision of reliable internet where possible.

The Ministry will establish a Project Implementation Unit (PIU), under the Directorate of Public Health, that will be responsible for the day-to-day management and execution of activities supported by the project, including procurement support within the Government structure.

In this regard, the Ministry of Health with the support of the World Bank under the Zambia Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Project is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the under listed vacant positions:

1. ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

3. MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST

4. PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

5. PROJECT COORDINATOR

6. SOCIAL SPECIALIST

All applications should clearly state the position being applied for on the envelope and must be lodged directly with the Ministry of Health to the address below:

The Permanent Secretary- (Administration)

Ministry of Health

Ndeke House P.O. Box 30205

LUSAKA

All interested persons meeting the above qualifications and experience should send their written applications with certified copies of their National Registration Card, academic and professional qualifications, proof of membership to relevant regulatory body (where applicable), latest practicing license (where applicable) and a detailed Curriculum Vitae with three references including their contact numbers to the address given above.

Electronic applications will NOT be considered.

Position: PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

 

Country: Zambia

Name of the project: Zambia Health Emergency Preparedness Response and Resilience Project Using Multiphase Programmatic Approach

Project ID: P505188

Location/ Duty Station: Ministry of Health Headquarters, Lusaka

Reports to: Project Coordinator, and will be supervised by the Head Procurement and Supplies nit of the MoH. S/He shall will work closely with Directors of Finance and Policy and Planning, other PIU members of the project, as well as the World Bank TTL and Task Team.

Job Purpose

To strengthen procurement and supplies systems for purposes of supporting of comprehensive and sustainable implementation of the Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Resilience Project using the Multiphase Programmatic Approach.

Qualifications

• A full Grade Twelve (12)/Form 5 School Certificate with a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ level credits or better including English Language and Mathematics
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing & Supplies / CIPS Level 6 or Supply Chain Management from an accredited university with a minimum of 10 years of post graduation experience
• A Master’s Degree in a relevant field from an accredited university with at least 1 year post-graduation experience is a requirement.
• Must be a registered member of relevant professional regulatory body.