Key Responsibilities.
1. Develop and maintain appropriate policies and procedures to guide and direct business operations.
2. Provide leadership to ensure customer needs and expectations are met.
3. Oversee a large workforce of staff in timely processing and delivery of client orders.
4. Oversee and manage branch operations.
5. Oversee procurement and inventory control processes to ensure correct cost effective sourcing of products and services.
6. Negotiate large contracts with suppliers.
7. Provide leadership in inventory management, ensure accurate record keeping and effective performance.
8. Implement innovative solutions to provide overall performance of supply chain processes.
9. Implement new technologies and staying alert to new trends in the sector.
10. Prepare and/or interpret departmental contractual/legal agreements to safeguard MEDS interests.
11. Plan and approve departmental expenditure for control and accountability.
12. Ensure effective performance management to achieve operational objectives and targets.
Candidate Profile.
1. Demonstrated leadership with a track record of achievements backed with a minimum of 5 years experience in a pharmaceutical supply chain organization of which 3 years is in senior management.
2. Strategic orientation, business acumen, interpersonal skills and integrity.
3. Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent business related field.
If you fit the profile of this role, please submit:
1. Your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, current salary, email address and telephone contacts.
2. Names and contacts of three referees (one of whom must be a professional who has supervised you at some point and another one to be a senior religious leader who knows you very well)
3. Copy of Registration certificate from Pharmacy and Poisons board.
4. Copy of National Identity Card.
5. Copy of Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau.
6. Current copy of Certificate of Good Conduct.
7. Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board.
To: Managing Director
Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies
P.O Box 78040-00507 Nairobi, Kenya OR E-Mail HSCapplications@meds.or.ke
By: 14th September 2021
Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.