Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management Job SHA

Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management Job

Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree

Job Term: Permanent and Pensionable

Position Level: SHA 3

Remuneration:

Basic Salary: Kes.243,348 x 12,172 – 255,521 x 12,775 – 268,295 x 13,418 – 281,714 x 14,085 – 295,799 x 14,787 – 310,586 x 15,530 – 326,116 x 16,308 – 342,423 x 17,115 – 359,538 x 17,987 – 377,525 x 18,870 – 396,395 x 19,817 – 416,212 pa.
House Allowance: Kes 65,000/=, Commuter Allowance: Kes 26,000/=, Entertainment Allowance: Kes 12,500/=

Number of positions: 1

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

• Fifteen (15) years of cumulative work experience, with at least three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management, or comparable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Supplies Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
• A valid practicing license where applicable from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer application skills.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Job Purpose: 

Responsibilities:

This position exists to provide strategic leadership in the overall management of supply chain functions, oversee policy formulation, implementation and monitoring of sound procurement and supply chain management policies and practices, sourcing, assess and measure the performance of suppliers to acquire the most cost-effective deals for the Authority in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA), 2015 and Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations (PPADR), 2020.

Functions: 

• Developing and reviewing procurement policies and procedures.
• Issuing administrative guidance on implementation and interpretation of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, regulations and other statutes.
• Formulating supply policy management to ensure that the Authority’s supply objectives are met.
• Reviewing procurement, stockholding, and stock control policies on a progressive basis.
• Ensuring that supplies accounting and other stores procedures are followed.
• Coordinating purchase requirements with user departments.
• Maintaining updated supplies list.
• Developing and reviewing purchasing policies and procedures to keep up with changing economic trends.
• Procuring various materials and other supplies for the Authority at the most competitive prices.
• Organizing and managing procurement processes in the Authority.
• Ensuring correct interpretation of government regulations on supply chain management in the Authority.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted via either application portal https://recruitment.sha.go.ke/ or physically delivered to SHA building 10th floor by clearly marking the position applied for on the envelope.

How to submit online applications

• Create an account
• Complete your profile by filling in your details in all the relevant sections
• Click on the vacancies tab
• On the jobs list, click on View Details to access the details of a particular job
• At the bottom section of the job’s detail, click on Apply to submit your application

Physical applications should be addressed to:

The Chairperson
Social Health Authority
P. O Box 30443-00100
Ragati Road
NAIROBI

Interested candidates should submit their applications, including:

• A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position.
• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• Copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Contacts of at least three professional referees.

Applicants must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by submitting valid and current copies of the following:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Report from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Apply by 19th August, 2025 by 5.00P.M