The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is a body corporate established by Decree No. 35 of 1999 Its core mandate is to provide access for all Nigerian and legal resident to effective, quanlitative and affordable healthcare without financial barriers
The organisation is currently realigning itself for the challenges of a president mandate and the global drive for the attainment of Universal Health Coverage. In this regard, it requires the services of well driven, resourceful and suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: General Manager, Procurement
Ref. No.: NHIS/GM/008
Location: Abuja
Functions
- Procurement of goods and services and store management
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Post-graduate qualification(s) in Finance, Accounting or in Social Science
- Professional Certificate in Procurement and Store Management.
- 5 years experience in a Senior Managerial positions.
- A minimum of 8 years work experience in the procurement arm of a large organisation.
- Knowledge and work experience in the Public Sector environments.
- Experience and knowledge of the Procurement Act is an advantage;
- An understanding of the Health Insurance Industry and the Socio-political environment of Nigeria is essential.
Skills:
- Advance procurement management skills
- Strategic planning skills
- Decision making skills
- Interpersonal skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Advocacy skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer proficiency.
- Presentation skills.
- Leadership skills
- Networking skills.
- Negotiation skills
- Delegating skills
Application Closing Date
10th March, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send ten (10) comprehensive copies of written application and curriculum vitae (CV) with relevant documents to:
The Executive Secretary/CEO,
National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS),
Plot 297, P.O.W Mafemi Crescent,
Off Solomon Lar Way, Utako,
Abuja.