Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management

Role Overview

The Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management at the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) is responsible for providing strategic leadership in the overall management of the supply chain function. This involves offering technical advice on procurement issues and ensuring compliance with the Council’s policies, rules, and regulations as guided by the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA), 2015 and Public and Assets Disposal Regulations (PPADR), 2020.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Formulation: Spearheading the formulation and implementation of supply chain management policies, regulations, and procedures in line with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015.
• Advisory Services: Providing professional and advisory services on supply chain management to the CEO and the Board.
• Asset Management: Overseeing the management of stores and assets in compliance with Council guidelines.
• Compliance: Ensuring all supply chain activities are undertaken in compliance with National Values and Principles (Article 10, CoK 2010), the PPDA Act (2015), and other enabling legislations.
• Contract Management: Overseeing the preparation of contract documents, variations, and modifications in strict adherence to legal frameworks.
• Verification: Ensuring payment documents for goods and services delivered to the Council are verified.
• Committee Management: Managing the activities of all ad-hoc committees provided for under the PPDA Act.
• Partnerships: Coordinating Public Private Partnerships (PPP) initiatives pursuant to the PPP Act, 2013.
• Professional Opinions: Preparing Professional Opinions guided by market survey findings for CEO approval.
• Negotiations: Spearheading negotiations where consultations are allowed by procurement laws.
• Ethics: Cascading the code of conduct to all supply chain staff in accordance with the Supplies Practitioners Management Act, 2007.
• Liaison: Liaising with the National Treasury and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) on procurement and asset disposal matters.
• Reporting: Providing reports for petitions, investigation, and compliance monitoring to relevant government agents.
• Strategy: Overseeing development and implementation of strategies for vendor verification and supplier performance appraisal.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Logistics, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Logistics, or an equivalent qualification.
• Professional Qualifications:
  • Membership to the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS).
  • Completion of a leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
• Experience:
  • A minimum period of ten (10) years’ relevant work experience.
  • At least three (3) years must have been in a supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an application letter accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae listing three (3) professional referees, current position/grade, daytime telephone contacts, email address, copies of certified academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and a copy of the National Identity Card or Passport.

All applications should quote the title and reference number of the position on the cover letter and envelope and be submitted not later than Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 5.00 pm EAT to:

The Chairperson National Syndemic Diseases Control Council Maktaba Kuu Building 2nd Floor P.O. Box 61307 – 00200 Nairobi, KENYA

Alternatively, electronic applications can be sent to: recruitment@nsdcc.go.ke