Job description

The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA)

The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (AGENCY) is a Statutory Government Agency established by the ZAMMSA Act No.9 of 2009 and charged with the procurement of medicines and medical supplies, storage of medicines and medical supplies and distribution of medicines and medical supplies to all public facilities in Zambia. The Agency’s responsibility is carried out on behalf of Government, ensuring that essential drugs and medical supplies are available and accessible to the public. ZAMMSA ensures quality and safety of the distributed medical products through strict quality assurance protocols, including inspections and compliance with regulatory requirement.

The Agency seeks applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambian Nationals to fill the under listed positions at ZAMMSA:

3. DIRECTOR – PROCUREMENT (x 01)

Grade: ZMS 02

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

The main duties and responsibilities for this post are but not limited to the following

1. Policy and Strategic Planning

Coordinates the development, implementation and review of procurement policies in order to ensure adherence to standards.
Contributes to the formulation of ZAMMSA corporate strategies in order to drive the productivity of the Agency.

2. Procurement Planning

– Coordinates the development, implementation and review of the procurement plan in order to align it with the budget and ensure adherence to statutory provisions.

3. Procurement of Medicines, Medical Supplies, Goods and Services

Coordinates the procurement of medicines and medical supplies in response to the procurement plan in order to ensure availability.
Coordinates the procurement of laboratory and medical equipment in response to the procurement plan.
Coordinates the procurement of general goods and services in response to the procurement plan.

4. Contract Management

– Coordinates the management of contracts in order to ensure adherence to statutory provisions.

5. Clearing and Forwarding

– Coordinates the clearing and forwarding process in order to ensure goods are cleared and delivered on time, minimising delays in the supply chain.

6. Leadership and Management

Provides leadership to the Procurement teams in order to foster a culture of excellence, teamwork and continuous improvement and achieve performance targets.
Coordinates the timely preparation of the annual departmental budget and work plans in order to facilitate programme implementation.
Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of programme implementation in order to assess impact on service delivery and provide appropriate interventions.
Coordinates the timely preparation of departmental, quarterly and annual reports in order to facilitate informed decision-making.
Coordinates the development of work plans and implementation of the Performance Management System (PMS) in order to monitor and evaluate performance.
Manages human and other material resources in order to facilitate achievement of departmental objectives.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Integrity
Tact and Diplomacy
Results-oriented

SKILLS REQUIRED

Leadership and team building skills
Metrics-driven leadership
Analytical skills
Interpersonal skills
Good computer skills
Ability to write clear strategic, operational and analytical papers
Ability to communicate fluently in English

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Full Grade 12 School Certificate
Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply, CIPS Level 6 or its equivalent
A qualification in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain will be an added advantage

Minimum 8 years’ work experience, 4 of which should be at senior management level

HOW TO APPLY

a) All interested persons meeting the above qualifications and experience should send their applications with certified copies of their National Registration Card, academic and professional qualifications, proof of membership of relevant regulatory body (where applicable), latest practicing license (where applicable) and a detailed curriculum vitae with three references including their contact numbers to the address given above.

b) All professional qualifications must be accredited or recognized and validated by the Zambia Qualifications Authority. Hard copies will not be considered.

c) The closing date for receiving applications is Sunday 18th October, 2026 at 17:00hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications should be addressed and emailed to

The Acting Director General Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency P.O. Box 30207 Plot 6446, Mukwa Road Lusaka

Email: recruitment@zammsa.co.zm

Requirements

Apply by email: recruitment@zammsa.co.zm

Director – Procurement