Senior Assistant Procurement Officer /Stores Controller Job at Maseno University

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Kisumu

Senior Assistant Procurement Officer /Stores Controller – Grade Nine (9) One (1) Position
MSU/ADM/DP/01/25

Requirements for Appointment:
 Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Procurement & Logistics/ Procurement & Supply Chain
management/ Purchasing & Supply Chain Management or equivalent from a recognised
Institution;
 Master degree in Procurement/Procurement & Logistics/ Procurement & Supply Chain
Management/ Purchasing & Supply Chain Management or equivalent from a recognised
Institution is an added advantage;
 Cumulative service period of Six (6) years’ relevant work experience, Three (3) of which should
have been at the grade of Supply Chain Management Officer I or in a comparable position;
 Relevant technical and professional certification from a recognized Institution (CPSP Part I, II, III
or equivalent;
 A valid member of a relevant professional body; and
 Proficiency in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities
 Preparing local Purchase Order and ensure timely delivery of goods, services and works;
 Coordinating preparation and management of inventory control register;
 Receiving requisitions from users for purchase of goods;
 Serving and confirm correct specifications and deliveries requested;
 Authorizing issuance of stores and distribution management;
 Ensuring that original terms of Tender documents are adhered to;
 Implementing inventory and assets management techniques and approaches;
 Counter checking supplies invoice with the original quotations;
 Coordinating periodic stock control and consolidating stores returns;
 Coordinate supplies activities with Procurement Department and user activities;
 Ensuring proper control and smooth flow of information and documents between the sections;
 Preparing periodic and annual supply chain management reports and returns;
 Complying with Procurement Regulations; and
 Performs any other duties assigned from time to time.

Additional Attributes

Company Name Maseno University
Application Deadline 2025-10-13

How to Apply

TERMS OF SERVICE
The Terms of service for the ALL positions will be on Permanent and Pensionable subject to
Retirements Benefits Authority Regulations EXCEPT for the position of General Manager, Grade
KH 13, will be for Three (3) Years Contract Terms renewable based on satisfactory performance
and the position of Chief Internal Auditor, Grade 15 will be on Contract Terms for a period of Five
(5) year renewable only once upon satisfactorily performance.

MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested applicants should visit Maseno University Website; www.maseno.ac.ke to view the
detailed job requirements. Each application should be submitted together with an updated
Curriculum Vitae, ALL academic and professional certificates, ALL transcripts, latest pay slip and
Three (3) Referees letters.

Maseno University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of all gender,
marginalized group and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should
attach their NCPWD certificate. Applications received later than the deadline will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
The University does not charge any fee for the recruitment and selection process.

Applicants should submit Ten (10) hard copies of the application clearly indicating the reference
number of the position applied. Applications must be submitted on or before 13th October, 2025
addressed to:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Finance and Development
Maseno University
P. O. Box 333 - 40105
MASENO

Applications received later than the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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