St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor is inviting applications from qualified and motivated individuals to fill two vacancies on our team: Procurement Officer and Internal Auditor. Both roles offer an opportunity to contribute directly to the efficiency, compliance, and quality of our health services in Gulu.
Below are the details and requirements for each position.
- PROCUREMENT OFFICER
- Primary Purpose:
Manage and coordinate complex, high-value procurement activities across hospital departments and funded projects. You will ensure that all purchases meet institutional, national, and donor regulations—including EU PRAG standards—while securing value for money.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and oversee the entire procurement lifecycle, from establishing technical specifications to contract delivery and file closure.
- Prepare tendering documents, evaluate complex bids, and perform total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments.
- Perform market research, supplier assessments, price benchmarking, and risk management regarding international shipping and customs clearance.
- Maintain up-to-date trackers, reports, and organized files for audits and management reviews.
- Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
- Proven track record in handling high-value/high-volume procurement independently.
- Strong familiarity with Ugandan import procedures and national/international vendor networks.
- Practical experience in healthcare logistics (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumables) or EU-funded projects is highly advantageous.
- Application Deadline: November 13, 2026
- INTERNAL AUDITOR
- Primary Purpose:
Support the Internal Auditor in daily audit walkthroughs, compliance monitoring, data checks, and follow-ups across hospital units. - Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct routine and unscheduled field inspections across departments such as pharmacy, stores, wards, and finance.
- Maintain the Agreed Actions Tracker to ensure departments carry out identified corrective measures.
- Test data samples from payroll, petty cash, stores, and procurement to check for anomalies or control weaknesses.
- Assist in organizing audit meetings and drafting clear observation reports, working papers, and summaries.
- Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Health Services Management, or a related discipline.
- 1–2 years of experience in audit, internal controls, financial analysis, or compliance.
- Previous experience in a health facility or NGO setting is a plus.
- Partial or full professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA, CIA) is desirable.
- Application Deadline: December 11, 2026
How to Apply
To apply, compile your application documents into a single PDF file (maximum size: 8 MB) containing:
- An application letter addressed to:
The Deputy Administrator – HR
St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor
P.O. Box 180, Gulu
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Copies of academic transcripts, certificates, and relevant supporting credentials.
Email your single PDF document to vacancies@lacorhospital.org and copy it.office@lacorhospital.org. Important: Specify the position name in your email subject line (e.g., Application for the Position of Internal Auditor or Application for the Position of Procurement Officer).
St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and any form of canvassing will result in immediate disqualification.
Download the detailed job descriptions HERE