St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor is inviting applications from qualified and motivated individuals to fill two vacancies on our team: Procurement Officer and Internal Auditor. Both roles offer an opportunity to contribute directly to the efficiency, compliance, and quality of our health services in Gulu.

Below are the details and requirements for each position.

PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Primary Purpose:

Manage and coordinate complex, high-value procurement activities across hospital departments and funded projects. You will ensure that all purchases meet institutional, national, and donor regulations—including EU PRAG standards—while securing value for money.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and oversee the entire procurement lifecycle, from establishing technical specifications to contract delivery and file closure.
• Prepare tendering documents, evaluate complex bids, and perform total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments.
• Perform market research, supplier assessments, price benchmarking, and risk management regarding international shipping and customs clearance.
• Maintain up-to-date trackers, reports, and organized files for audits and management reviews.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Proven track record in handling high-value/high-volume procurement independently.
• Strong familiarity with Ugandan import procedures and national/international vendor networks.
• Practical experience in healthcare logistics (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumables) or EU-funded projects is highly advantageous.

INTERNAL AUDITOR

Primary Purpose:

Support the Internal Auditor in daily audit walkthroughs, compliance monitoring, data checks, and follow-ups across hospital units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine and unscheduled field inspections across departments such as pharmacy, stores, wards, and finance.
• Maintain the Agreed Actions Tracker to ensure departments carry out identified corrective measures.
• Test data samples from payroll, petty cash, stores, and procurement to check for anomalies or control weaknesses.
• Assist in organizing audit meetings and drafting clear observation reports, working papers, and summaries.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Health Services Management, or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in audit, internal controls, financial analysis, or compliance.
• Previous experience in a health facility or NGO setting is a plus.
• Partial or full professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA, CIA) is desirable.

• Plan and oversee the entire procurement lifecycle, from establishing technical specifications to contract delivery and file closure.
• Prepare tendering documents, evaluate complex bids, and perform total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments.
• Perform market research, supplier assessments, price benchmarking, and risk management regarding international shipping and customs clearance.
• Maintain up-to-date trackers, reports, and organized files for audits and management reviews.
• Conduct routine and unscheduled field inspections across departments such as pharmacy, stores, wards, and finance.
• Maintain the Agreed Actions Tracker to ensure departments carry out identified corrective measures.
• Test data samples from payroll, petty cash, stores, and procurement to check for anomalies or control weaknesses.
• Assist in organizing audit meetings and drafting clear observation reports, working papers, and summaries.

• Procurement
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Tendering
• Bid Evaluation
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Market Research
• Supplier Assessment
• Price Benchmarking
• Risk Management
• International Shipping
• Customs Clearance
• Audit
• Internal Controls
• Compliance Monitoring
• Data Analysis
• Financial Analysis

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Proven track record in handling high-value/high-volume procurement independently.
• Strong familiarity with Ugandan import procedures and national/international vendor networks.
• Practical experience in healthcare logistics (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumables) or EU-funded projects is highly advantageous.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Health Services Management, or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in audit, internal controls, financial analysis, or compliance.
• Previous experience in a health facility or NGO setting is a plus.
• Partial or full professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA, CIA) is desirable.