Program Support Specialist (HR and Procurement) at the Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research (CCCRN) - 2 Openings

The Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research is an indigenous, non-profit organization that promotes best practices in health care delivery, medical training and research using locally adapted models of health systems strengthening. CCCRN has established a formidable presence in Nigeria. With the headquarters in Federal Capital Territory and field offices in its operational states, CCCRN built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Support Specialist (HR and Procurement)

Locations: Kano and Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Organization: Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research (CCCRN)
Project: THRIVE
Reports to: Regional Program Manager
Secondary Reporting: COP

Job Summary

• CCCRN requires qualified candidates to fill the under-listed position for a 5-year USAID award known as Transforming Health and Resilience for Individuals Through Vibrant Empowerment (THRIVE) Project, implemented in the 16 states of Akwa Ibom, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Bauchi, Borno, Cross River, Edo, Jigawa, Lagos, Kano, Kebbi, Niger, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara.   
• The project goal is to improve the health and well-being of children living with HIV and reduce HIV-related risk among uninfected children, adolescents, and young people by providing a suite of social welfare and related services that mitigate the multiple, layered vulnerabilities they are subject to and, in so doing, contribute to sustained HIV epidemic control and resilience, also sustaining epidemic control by improving the health and well-being of children living with HIV.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the procurement process and all aspects of purchasing, negotiations, strategy, tool and process implementation
• Full compliance of procurement activities with CCCRN rules, regulations, policies and strategies; elaboration of the effective internal control, proper design and functioning of a client-oriented procurement management system
• Provides leadership and direction to vendors. 
• Manages and develops tools to deliver business partner satisfaction and achievement of overall CCCRN business and financial objectives
• Negotiates favorable contractual terms and conditions for CCCRN with suppliers and also drive a cost saving and reduction strategy
• Execution of strategic sourcing initiatives that delivers on cost reduction commitments through the identification of new suppliers including periodic market checks to ensure competitiveness
• Develops standardized tools, practices and procedures shortening the quotation, bidding and decision making and evaluation time
• Support the development and compilation of a performance driven annual CCCRN approved vendor list
• Implements and maintains procurement policies and lead the regular review process to ensure relevance and conformance with best practices.
• Present reviewed policies for supervisor and board approvals
• Establishment and implementation of proper monitoring system and control of procurement processes including organization of Request for Quotes, receipt and evaluation of quotations, bids or proposals, negotiation of certain conditions of contracts in full compliance with CCCRN rules and regulations
• Ensure adequate documentation and record keeping of all procurement transactions filed and stored in an easy traceable manner.
• Management of procurement contracts and implementation of the internal control system which ensures that Purchase Orders (PO) are duly prepared and dispatched. Timely corrective actions on POs with budget checks errors and other problems
• Periodically Interfaces with Program area leads to plan and prioritize purchasing activities.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in any of the Social Science or Arts, with at least 5 years relevant working experience
• Good negotiation skills
• Good knowledge of computer applications and electronic procurement and contracting mechanisms or processes.
• Ability to multi task
• Demonstrates understanding of USG policies on procurement and administrative processes
• Ability to relocate at short notice.

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: All program staff, Administration and finance team
• Supervisory: Supervises the program support Officer for Uyo
• External: Vendors, Suppliers and Service Providers.

Application Closing Date
12th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online