Deputy Director Supply Chain Management - Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

Job Summary / Purpose
Provide direction and advise in the timely procurement, storage and distribution of drug, equipment, other medical consumables, civil projects etc for KATH.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead in the planning, procurement and distribution of drugs, equipment and medical supplies
• Ensure the safe custody of drugs, equipment, and medical suppliers
• Lead in the development and maintenance of effective distribution systems for the hospital

• Ensure the prompt clearance of goods procured off-shore
• Lead in the development and dissemination of guidelines for procurement planning and distribution
• Contribute to policy development, analysis and review for KATH
• Lead in the develment of systems for monitoring and evaluation of supply chain management practices across the hospital
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of a cental database on all suppliers and distributions
• To promote the sustenance, timely and effective application of GIFMIS and GhiLMIS in the procurement operations of the hospital
• Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of national health policies
• Contribute to the development of medium/long term plans of KATH
• Prepare annual reports and other reports on procurement and stores required by the Management
• Provide direction and guidelines in the disposal of obsolete/expired equipment and other commodities

Qualification Required & Experience
• At least postgraduate qualification in Procurement and Logistics Management or related field (Masters or equivalent)
• Member of relevant and recognized professional body
• A minimum of 8 years working experience with at least 5 years at senior management level
• Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development and training in health management
Location:Kumasi