Mission for Essential Drugs and
Supplies (MEDS) is a Christian not-for-profit organisation registered as a
Trust of the ecumenical partnership of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops
(KCCB) and Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK). MEDS
was started in 1986 with the core mandate of providing reliable, quality,
affordable essential medicines, medical supplies, capacity building, quality
control and other pharmaceutical services guided by Christian and professional
values.
Quality Assurance Assistant
Responsibilities
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To inspect pharmaceutical and
non-pharmaceutical commodities received from Suppliers and maintain quality
assurance related records
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Sample and inspect commodities
delivered by suppliers for determining compliance to quality specifications.
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Sample and inspect returns from
clients in line with set procedures and guidelines.
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Sample products from MEDS warehouse
for analytical testing in line with the random sampling schedule for MEDS.
Qualifications
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Diploma in Nursing/Clinical Medicine
and Surgery
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Minimum three years’ experience in a
busy pharmaceutical company with established Quality Management systems;
experience in handling of medical devices, surgical supplies, medical equipment
and instruments is an added advantage.
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Excellent communication,
interpersonal, computer and analytical skills.
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A high degree of professionalism and
integrity.
Warehouse Operations Officer
Responsibilities
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Ensure effective and efficient
processing of client orders
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Allocate client orders for picking
and packing for timely processing of orders.
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Maintain records on clients order
processing to facilitate decision making.
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Prepare and maintain order status
data for decision making.
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Consolidate warehouse staff daily
output and maintain data for preparation of monthly report, for efficiency.
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Ensure cleanliness and fumigation of
warehouses to uphold good warehousing practices.
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Issue and monitor usage of packaging
material to minimize wastage.
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Ensure equipment and working tools
are operational, for efficiency.
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Manage Staff Clinic for staff
wellbeing.
Qualifications
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Business related degree and Diploma
in Pharmacy.
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Minimum five years’ experience in a
busy pharmaceutical or medical supply chain
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Excellent communication,
interpersonal, organizational and Human
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Resources Management skills.
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A high degree of professionalism and
integrity.
Field Officer
Responsibilities
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To provide sales, marketing as well
as other client support services for business growth and collect debts
promptly.
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Schedule field activities for
efficient resource utilization so as to achieve set monthly and annual sales
targets.
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Analyse sales patterns and product
utilization trends in order to identify pertinent issues and organize marketing
interventions to improve sales performance.
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Visit customers to build
relationships and identify their needs.
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Conduct market intelligence for
benchmarking
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Follow up customer concerns for
customer satisfaction.
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Collect debts promptly to improve
liquidity
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Provide complete, accurate and timely
management reports to ensure improved service delivery and increased business
growth.
Qualifications
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Degree in business related field
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Diploma in Pharmacy or Clinical Laboratory or Nursing (KRCHN) or Clinical
Medicine and registered with a relevant professional body.
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Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
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Valid driving licence with at least 3
years continuous driving experience.
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Five years’ experience in a
pharmaceutical supply chain out of which two years are in marketing of
pharmaceutical products or laboratory or surgical and medical supplies.
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A high degree of professionalism and
integrity.
Health Supply Chain Pharmacist
Responsibilities
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To manage health commodities and
technologies and build capacity of pharmacy staff in Nairobi County under
USAID-funded Afya Jijini Project
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Provide technical support to all
target sites
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Conduct training and mentorship to
all the target sites.
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Provide the necessary assessment
tools to target groups for efficiency and greater impact.
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Work with Afya Jijini Health
Facilities to set up Medicines and Therapeutics Committee where none exists and
help to strengthen existing ones.
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Monitor and report on Afyia Jijini
implementing facilities progress in implementation of pharmacy related
improvements and recommendations identified during assessment and supervisory
visits
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree with
Business-related qualifications in
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Public Health or Supply Chain
Management
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Five years’ experience in a donor
funded Project
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Excellent report writing skills
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A high degree of professionalism and
integrity.
How to apply
Interested candidates can visit MEDS
website www.meds.or.ke for detailed job specifications and requirements and
send application as well as detailed CV to:
Human Resources Manager
email address: hr@meds.or.ke
Closing date: Friday 19th May 2017.
Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.email address: hr@meds.or.ke