Mandate:

To ensure that procurement procedures are in place that ensure value-for-money, transparency and accountability of procurement of commodities, equipment and supplies for effective delivery of public health and sanitation services.

The core functions of the department:

• Timely procurement of goods and services
• Contract Management
• Maintenance of registered suppliers and procuring agents.
• Prepare, publish and distribute procurement opportunities through invitation to tender and expression of interest.
• Co-ordinate the receiving and opening of tender documents.
• Maintain and safeguard procurement and disposal documents and records.
• Co-ordinate the evaluation of tenders, quotations and proposals.
• Prepare and publish notices of tender awards and the ensuing contracts to the PPOA.
• Act as secretariat to the tender, procurement and disposal committees
• Monitor contract management to ensure successful implementation.
• Report any significant departures from the terms and conditions of contract to the Accounting Officer.
• Prepare consolidated procurement and disposal plans.
• Advise the Ministry on aggregation of procurement to promote economies of scale.
• Carry out periodic market surveys to inform adjudication of orders by the relevant award committee.