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: [email protected]

📅 Closing Date: Sunday 18th October, 2026 at 17:00hrs

To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]