Tranquil Med Centre is a private level four mental institution situated along Lang’ata North Road, Gituro Lane, Gate 10 in Nairobi, Kenya. The hospital was established in 2020 (at the peak of the global COVID-19 pandemic) and offers an individualized treatment approach for every patient through a wide array of therapy services such as Occupational Thera...

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and execute procurement of medical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and general supplies in line with approved budgets and procurement policies
• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, timely delivery, and value for money
• Prepare and process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts
• Receive, inspect, and verify goods and services against specifications and delivery notes
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and issuance of supplies in accordance with safety and quality standards
• Maintain accurate inventory records, stock cards, and electronic inventory systems
• Monitor stock levels, expiry dates, and consumption trends to prevent stock-outs or overstocking
• Manage controlled items and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Coordinate distribution of supplies to wards, pharmacy, laboratory, and other departments
• Conduct regular stock counts, reconciliations, and inventory audits
• Prepare supply chain reports including consumption, variances, and supplier performance
• Support disposal of expired, damaged, or obsolete items in line with policy
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical departments to forecast supply needs
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, transparency, and confidentiality
• Participate in continuous improvement, audits, and accreditation activities
• Any other duty as may be assigned

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of healthcare procurement, inventory management, and regulatory compliance
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and MS Office
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or a related field
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supply chain or procurement, preferably in a healthcare setting

• Plan and execute procurement of medical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and general supplies in line with approved budgets and procurement policies
• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, timely delivery, and value for money
• Prepare and process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts
• Receive, inspect, and verify goods and services against specifications and delivery notes
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and issuance of supplies in accordance with safety and quality standards
• Maintain accurate inventory records, stock cards, and electronic inventory systems
• Monitor stock levels, expiry dates, and consumption trends to prevent stock-outs or overstocking
• Manage controlled items and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Coordinate distribution of supplies to wards, pharmacy, laboratory, and other departments
• Conduct regular stock counts, reconciliations, and inventory audits
• Prepare supply chain reports including consumption, variances, and supplier performance
• Support disposal of expired, damaged, or obsolete items in line with policy
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical departments to forecast supply needs
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, transparency, and confidentiality
• Participate in continuous improvement, audits, and accreditation activities
• Any other duty as may be assigned

• Knowledge of healthcare procurement, inventory management, and regulatory compliance
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and MS Office
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or a related field
• Registered with a relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supply chain or procurement, preferably in a healthcare setting