Allan Oburu

Allan Oburu is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as a Procurement Officer at Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) since June 2023, contributing to a USAID supply chain strengthening project. Previously, Allan held roles as a Procurement Specialist/Consultant at Procurement Marketplace and as a Procurement Officer at RTI International, where responsibilities included developing procurement strategies and conducting risk assessments. Earlier experience includes positions as a Procurement Assistant at Pathfinder International and as a Data Contract Coordinator and Project Specialist Assistant at Management Sciences for Health. Allan's academic background comprises a Master's degree in Project Management from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), a Bachelor's degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University, and an Advance Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management from Kisumu National Polytechnic. Currently, Allan is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Project Management at JKUAT.