M'balu Sheriffah Samura

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Experienced procurement and supply chain management with over a decade of expertise in Private and Public procurement national settings, notably within prestigious organizations like the United Nations, Global Fund, World Bank, African Development Bank, Procredit banks, and health sectors. Proficient in navigating intricate procurement regulations and guidelines established by both organizational and major donor entities. Demonstrated proficiency in steering procurement and logistics processes, prioritizing implementation, efficiency, and accountability. Skilled in on-site project management and coordination, ensuring strict adherence to procurement standards with a focus on effectiveness and professionalism. Adept at stakeholder engagement and contract negotiation, consistently delivering successful outcomes and cost savings. Seeking to apply extensive experience and proficiency in procurement management to make impactful contributions within the recruiting farms sector

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Procurement Officer at Integrated Health Projects Administration Unit, Ministry of Health & Sanitation - Government of Sierra Leone

April, 2016 - November, 2019
Fulltime

SCOPE OF SPECIFIC TASK
✓ liaison with project managers, directorates and support offices of the ministry of health as regards needs for
procurement and setup a procurement Plan so as to foster the smooth implementation of projects management
procurement/services.
✓ Has overall responsibility of managing donor funded Projects within the Ministry of Health: World Bank – 3 Projects
valued at approx. $70m; Global Fund Z-Grant $70m; IDB $10m; DFID-$15m; GAVI-$12m; Kuwaiti – 20m etc
RESPONSIBILITIES
✓ Review all project documents to set up procurement plans and tracking systems.
✓ To monitor and implement the procurement activities.
Work together with the Procurement Specialist to ensure all procurement are in compliance with the Joint Fund
Management Manual, and guidelines of Donor
✓ Partners, National Public Procurement Authority NPPA guideline (World Bank, The Global Fund, IDB Gavi DFID,
KFW- WAHO etc)
✓ Assist Procurement Specialist to review and update the agreed Procurement Plan as required by the Joint Fund
Management Manual
✓ Prepare procurement related documents required for the procurement of goods, works and consulting services
etc.
✓ Setting up strategic contracts, on Framework Agreement for all the projects
✓ Assists in pre bid meetings- prepare answers/clarifications/modifications, etc.
✓ Assist in receiving bids/proposals and examining the same, and in writing evaluation reports
✓ Assist in the development of requirement for equipment, materials and service to be purchased
Requisition and Sourcing:
✓ Prepare procurement related documents required for the procurement of goods, consulting services etc.
✓ Assist in pre bid meetings, prepare answers/clarification/ modifications, etc.
✓ Assist in receiving bids/proposals and examining the same, and in writing evaluation reports
✓ Inspect goods and services and ensure they are in compliance with specifications and quantities with purchase orders
and contracts
Reporting
✓ Provide input into the monthly procurement report, IHPAU Annual Work Plan and Budget for submission to the
Donor Partners and the NPPA
✓ Liaise with the MOHS, NPPU, Pharmacy Board, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB/Leprosy and Department of Drugs and
Medical Supplies on matters related to registration and regulations regarding pharmaceuticals
✓ LMIS
✓ Participate in the quantification of all health products and non-medical products
✓ Ensure proper stock management.
✓ Assist in the clearing and forwarding of goods.
Contract Administration:
✓ Maintain a coherent filing and recording system to include procurement preparation and contract management,
correspondence, claims, reports etc.
✓ Undertake any other
Project Procurement
United Nations
July 2012 – March 2016
Under the direct supervision of the Procurement Specialist the incumbent of the post is required to perform the following
specific duties and responsibilities:
Procurement planning and systems:
Assist Office Procurement Specialist in the preparation of the procurement plan