Job Description
DIRECTOR, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, JOB GROUP
‘R’: One (1) Post
a) Requirements for Appointment.
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i.Be an employee of Tharaka Nithi County
ii. A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: - Commerce, Business
Administration, Economics, Procurement, Supply Management,
Marketing or their equivalent qualification & from a recognized
institution;
iii. A Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Related field will be added
advantage
iv. Has a minimum of 10 years experience
v. A Member of a recognized KISM or SCM professional body
vi. Proficiency in computer proficiency
vii.Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
results.
b) Duties and Responsibilities
The officer reports to the Chief Officer Finance and Economic
Planning and will be responsible for the following duties and
Responsibilities:
i. Analyzing Supply Chain Management structures and system's;
determining and proposing methods and strategies of handling
the Supply Chain Management function;
ii. Initiating and developing Supply Chain Management policies; and
performance improvement strategies that are adaptive to the
changing environment and technology
iii. Coordinate development of strategic plans for the Directorate of
Supply Chain Management
iv. Implementation of Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act;
2015 and other statues, rules and regulations and ensuring
adherence to the laid down procedures, rules and regulations;
v. Analyzing the impact of Supply Chain Management policies, rules
and regulations;
vi. Advising the Accounting Officer on Supply Chain Management
matters;
vii. Ensuring high professional Supply Chain Management standard
assisting in procurement planning and budget preparation;
viii. Advising the county Government on Supply Chain Management
matters;
ix. Interpreting of other laws and statutes that relates to Supply
Chain Management;
x. Ensuring that all officers working in the supply chain
management unit are registered with KISM or any other
recognized professional body in SCM; and
xi. Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor from time
to time