16 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke KENYA MEDICAL SUPPLIES AUTHORITY (KEMSA) KEMSA is a State Corporation established through an Act of Parliament, with the mandate to procure, warehouse and distribute drugs and medical supplies for prescribed public health programs, the national strategic stock reserve, prescribed essential health packages and national referral hospitals. As a result of business growth and the need to enhance organizational efficiency for effective service delivery, we would like to fill the following positions: 1. SALES & MARKETING OFFICER/SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES DIVISION (SSD) – REF. SMO-SSD/HR/2018 PURPOSE STATEMENT The position holder will report to the Head/SSD and will be responsible for managing the sales and marketing function within a specified allocated region across Kenya; covering several SSD customers. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES The position holder will be charged with the following responsibilities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. To ensure Sales targets are achieved To follow up on payments for sales already made (debt collection) To identify customer unmet needs. To conduct and obtain market intelligence on competitor products To relay relevant quality related information to the quality assurance department To analyze and evaluate results on a monthly and quarterly basis, and take the necessary corrective action in order to achieve desired sales To detail specialized products to medical professions To establish and maintain good relationships with the entire clientele. 10. Conduct risk analysis, advise on key elements and mitigation measures within the function. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Suitable candidates should possess the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Key Competencies: 1. 2. 2. Bachelors’ Degree in Sciences from a recognized institution. Diploma in Sales and Marketing or equivalent from a recognized institution. Proficiency in use of MS Office applications and ERP platform. Two (2) years’ experience in pharmaceutical sales/marketing function. Demonstrable understanding of how the public health sector supply chain operates. Possess a clean, valid Driving Licence free from any endorsements. Excellent presentation and communication skills Team Management skills COUNTY SALES & MARKETING OFFICER – REF. CSMO/HR/2018 PURPOSE STATEMENT Reporting to the Regional Sales & Marketing Executive, the County Sales and Marketing Officer will be responsible for managing the sales and marketing function within specified/allocated Counties, where they will also be deployed. He/she will be responsible for ensuring that KEMSA’s client requirements and requests within the specified Counties are met and also market and sell commodities to these counties. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES The position holder will be charged with the following responsibilities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. To follow up on payments for sales already made. To obtain and respond to feedback from Health Care personnel involved in drug management at County, Sub-County and Rural Health Facilities on product requirements/performances and service levels. To conduct and obtain market intelligence and penetration of new/emerging markets To relay relevant quality related information to QA Manager. To obtain monthly receipts, usage and stock holding for the health facilities. To analyze and evaluate results on a monthly and quarterly basis, and take the necessary corrective action in order to achieve desired profit levels To provide the relevant accurate input into the sales forecasting process to ensure optimal inventory availability at all times. 10. To ensure that the correct mix of stock is maintained at customer facilities to meet patient needs. 11. To establish and maintain good relationships with the entire clientele 12. Conduct risk analysis, advise on key elements and mitigation measures within the function. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Suitable candidates should possess the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Key Competencies: 1. 2. Bachelors’ Degree from a recognized institution. Diploma or equivalent qualifications in Sales and Marketing from a recognized institution. Proficiency in use of MS Office applications and ERP platform. Two (2) years’ experience in sales/marketing function. Demonstrable understanding of how the public health sector supply chain operates. Possess a clean, valid Driving Licence free from any endorsements. Excellent presentation and communication skills Team Management skills 2. 3. 4. 5. To develop, implement and execute sales and marketing strategies within the County. To liaise with the respective County Administration and Health teams on medical supply matters to ensure continued supply of commodities. To develop, implement and execute sales and marketing strategies within the allocated region / territory 3. QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER/PHARMACIST – REF. QAO/HR/2018 PURPOSE STATEMENT Reporting to Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Assurance Officer will ensure that commodities meet the specified quality requirements during receipt and that quality and form are maintained during storage and distribution in line with medical supplies good practice. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures and systems, record forms and other documentation related to all areas of procurement, inventory control, storage, security, drug information monitoring and evaluation. Maintain ISO 9001:2008 by coordinating both internal and external ISO audits Inspection of products prior to their receipt into KEMSA’s stores. Receive, Investigate and respond to customers’ complaints relating to poor quality products and manage recalls. Regular random sampling and quality checks on products supplied to KEMSA and distributed by KEMSA; analyze results from the quality checks and identify ways to ensure maintenance of high quality. Conduct supplier audits and post-distribution surveillance Implement safe disposal of expired and obsolete medical commodities Maintain the stock master file Monitoring QA aspects of warehousing practices for compliance with good warehousing practice. Implementing recall procedures if necessary Carry out technical evaluation of bids Review the quality of the results obtained from the Quality Control Lab. Conduct risk analysis, advise on key elements and mitigation measures within the function. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Possess of a Bachelor of Degree in Pharmacy from a university recognized in Kenya. Those with Master’s Degree in similar field will have added advantage. Must have six (6) years’ experience in a similar position, with 3 years at the level of Senior Pharmacist. Must have working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) with good analytical, numerical and communication skills. Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. Must be a member of a professional body for Pharmacists in good standing. Key Competencies: 1. 2. Excellent presentation and communication skills Team Management skills 4. WAREHOUSE PHARMACIST – REF. WHPH/HR/2018 PURPOSE STATEMENT Reporting to Warehousing Manager, the Warehousing Pharmacist will ensure that commodities meet the specified quality requirements during the entire supply chain process in line with good practice in the management of medical supplies. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Ensuring that the medical commodities in the Warehouse are stored in line with Good Warehousing Practices (GWP). The Pharmacist will be directly responsible for the control and distribution of all stocks of drugs. Liaise with Quality Assurance department on any quality issues affecting commodities especially during receipt, storage and dispatch and along the supply chain. Review and monitor the efficacy of medical supplies during storage. Liaise and co-ordinate with Quality Assurance department on the release for storage the medical commodities held under quarantine. Monitor and report on temperature control of cold storage items. Ensure proper management of controlled and dangerous drugs in line with the existing regulations. Conduct risk analysis, advise on key elements and mitigation measures within the function. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: 1. Possess of a Bachelor of Degree in Pharmacy from a university recognized in Kenya. Those with Master’s Degree in similar field will have added advantage. Must have six (6) years’ experience in a similar position, with 3 years at the level of Senior Pharmacist. Must have working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) with good analytical, numerical and communication skills. Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. Must be a member of a professional body for Pharmacists in good standing. Key Competencies: 1. 2. Excellent presentation and communication skills Team Management skills
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