Procurement Assistant Job
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
Attractive
Job Deadline: 10 April 2026
Number of Jobs: 01
Hiring Entity: Joint Clinical Research Centre
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| Joint Clinical Research Centre |
Location: In Uganda
Job Details:
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was
established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint venture between the Uganda
Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now
Makerere University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill
Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala.
Joint Clinical Research Centre seeks dynamic, motivated, and innovative candidates for the
position of Procurement Officer and Procurement Assistant in the LPHS North & Southwest
project based in Kigezi.
About the Project:
Local Partner Health Services – North & Southwest is a 2-year Activity implemented by Joint
Clinical Research Centre (JCRC). The activity is aimed at supporting the continuation of
technical assistance for the implementation of a district-based, integrated package of quality
HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, MNCH services and Global Health Security to the beneficiary
population in North & Southwest regions. The main goal of the activity is to increase the
availability, accessibility and utilization of quality, integrated HIV, TB, Malaria, MNCH
services and Global Health Security.
Job Title: Procurement Assistant
Reports to: Procurement Officer
Contract Duration: 03 months
renewable Number of positions: 01
Location: Kabale
Job Summary:
The Procurement Assistant will work in conjunction with the Procurement Officer to plan and
implement systems and policies that guide all operations related to procuring supplies and
services in support of the LPHS North & Southwest and in accordance with JCRC and donor
policies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide procurement support to LPHS North & Southwest project under the
supervision of the Procurement Officer.
• Participate in the negotiation of contract terms on a range of procurements and
monitor delivery of exact specifications.
• Implement Project procurement policy and systems
• Undertake tendering, evaluation, placement, and monitoring of a procurement portfolio.
• Support the planning and coordination of central procurement activities of the
project including storage and delivery.
• Monitor procurement processes and compliance with LPHS North & Southwest
project procedures.
• Coordinate formal bids and request for proposal (RFPs).
• Review and assist in the development of specifications, terms and schedules.
• Prepare specifications, compare bids received and present recommendations on
purchases to management.
• Prepare specifications required for various supplies and make them available to suppliers.
• Adhere to all JCRC/LPHS required procurement budgets, and donor purchasing
guidelines, policies, and controls on procurement.
• Solicit and negotiate competitive pricing from vendors and make recommendations
for issuance of purchase orders.
• Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process.
• Maintain procurement files and other documentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications;
• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics,
Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years’ practical experience in the field of procurement and supply
management with demonstrable knowledge of public procurement laws of Uganda and
various donors, in particular, the United States Government agencies. Prior experience
with US-funded projects is strongly preferred.
• Level 1 certification in a procurement-related professional qualification (e.g., CIPS,
CILT) is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to transparency and accountability.
Application procedure
All applications must be addressed to; The Head Human Resources, Joint Clinical Research
Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda via
Email: jobs@jcrc.org.ug; The application deadline is 10th April 2026 at 05:00pm. Strictly
two documents combined in one PDF are required (Application letter and CV not exceeding 6
pages) quoting the position and region in the subject line i.e. Procurement Officer- Kigezi
Region. Failure to follow the application procedure will lead to automatic disqualification.
Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment
process will lead to automatic disqualification
Posting Date: 2026-04-03
