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Director – Procurement (x01)
Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) Plot 6446, Mukwa Road, Lusaka, Zambia
Employer and vacancy source: Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA)
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- EmployerZambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA)
- LocationPlot 6446, Mukwa Road, Lusaka, Zambia
- Employer websitewww.zammsa.co.zm
- Application methodEmail application
- Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
Key details for this vacancy
- Employer
- Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA)
- Location
- Plot 6446, Mukwa Road, Lusaka, Zambia
- Posted
- October 13, 2026
- Closing date
- Apply by November 12, 2026
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Administration
- Application method
- Email application
Job description
ZAMBIA MEDICINES AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES AGENCY (ZAMMSA) — EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 📋
Grade: ZMS 02 | Position: Director – Procurement (x01)
The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) seeks applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambian Nationals to fill the position of Director – Procurement (x01).
Reports to: Director General
Main Job Purpose:
To coordinate the procurement of medicines, medical supplies, goods, services and works in order to meet the mandate of the Agency and ensure their timely availability.
Main Responsibilities:
- Policy & Strategic Planning: Coordinate development and review of procurement policies; contribute to corporate strategy formulation.
- Procurement Planning: Formulate and review the annual procurement plan, aligning it with approved budgets and statutory ZPPA provisions.
- Procurement of Medicines & Supplies: Oversee national procurement of medicines, medical supplies, laboratory equipment, and general goods/services.
- Contract Management: Coordinate procurement contracts management, ensuring strict adherence to statutory and contractual provisions.
- Clearing & Forwarding: Coordinate the clearing and forwarding process to ensure goods are cleared and delivered on time, minimising supply chain bottlenecks.
- Leadership: Direct procurement operations, prepare budgets, manage PMS performance, and lead departmental personnel.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply, CIPS Level 6, or equivalent.
- A qualification in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 8 years’ work experience, 4 of which must be at senior management level.
- Full membership of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).
How to Apply:
Interested persons should send applications with certified copies of NRC, academic and professional qualifications (validated by ZAQA), proof of regulatory membership/practicing license, and a detailed CV with 3 references to:
The Acting Director General
Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA)
P.O. Box 30207, Plot 6446, Mukwa Road, Lusaka, Zambia
📩 Email: recruitment@zammsa.co.zm
📅 Closing Date: Sunday 18th October, 2026 at 17:00hrs
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