Purchasing Officer at The Olive Prime Psychological services

At The Olive Prime Psychological services (TOPS), we are aware of the dynamics of being human and understand that life can sometimes go beyond your capabilities. Additionally, we understand the role genetics and environmental factors play in our mental health and the ability to cope with life. Difficult situations do arise, and at such times, we are committed to providing the much needed support to our clients and patients, ensuring that each individual experiences a more realistic, flexible journey to Recovery.

Our treatment approach is multidisciplinary and delivered in a safe and comfortable environment with experienced staff that provide specialist services and combine a range of therapeutic interventions.

TOPS became the first Day Hospital addiction and mental health resource center in Nigeria when it opened in Abuja a few years ago. It has since grown to have an inpatient facility in Abuja. TOPS has a robust array of psychological tools and can boast of being one of the few Centers in West Africa that have the latest Psychological Tools like the WISC-V for testing intelligence in young people.

Our Drug rehabilitation program is a blend of both American/Canadian and UK treatment protocols (choosing the best from each service). More importantly we believe in the role of spirituality in treatment, irrespective of your faith. Your spiritual development will be encouraged. We also have a centre in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State. It is an 11 - bedded facility. Our new Clinical Director, who is a Consultant Psychiatrist, is an experienced clinician and versed in management of all forms of psychiatric Disorders. She was trained in family/systemic treatments by the Meriden Centre at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation NHS Trust. She is one of the big minds in Quality Service delivery within the mental health space in Nigeria.

TOPS is now a member of the newly formed Intersect Consortium. This is the largest consortium of organisations providing mental and behavioral health treatments in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Purchasing Officer

Location: Lagos  
Reports to: Admin. and Accounts Manager.

Job Summary

• As the Purchasing Officer the post holder is responsible for managing all purchasing activities;
• S/he will ensure effective purchasing and regular delivery of goods and services needed by the Organization, which includes going to the market for procurement and market survey purposes.

Responsibilities

• Procurement: Process purchase requisitions / orders within purchasing Period.
• Work with the Store Officer to create a re-order level for purchases
• Invite, assess, and award/recommend supplier tenders, bids, quotations, and proposals.
• Administer contract performance, including delivery, receipt, warranty, damages and insurance
• Reconcile or resolve value discrepancies
• Comply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and management
• Establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions, and maintain supplier relationships
• Prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and price lists
• Work with the admin department to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements
• Assist in the development of specifications for equipment, materials, and services to be purchased

Requirements and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Science or any related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years’ previous work experience as an Operations and/or Procurement officer preferably in a health care sector
• Certifications in HSE or Procurement and Supply Management is desired

Required Skills:

• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Strong operational management ability
• A clear focus on results - sets goals, plans, and prioritizes effectively, monitors efficiency and progress of work against plans.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective business and operational plans which are financially relevant.
• Proficient in office management software e.g. MS office - Word & Excel

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Application Deadline  6th September, 2021.