The Kenya Medical Supplies
Authority (KEMSA) has the following job opportunities that have arisen as a
result of growth and expansion in operations.
PHARMACEUTICAL
TECHNOLOGISTS
(2 POSITIONS)
(JOB REF: HR/PT/1/2017)
PURPOSE STATEMENT: Reporting
to the Warehousing Manager, the Pharmaceutical Technologist will be responsible
for handling and advising on good warehousing aspects and especially so in line
with the requirements of Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Management,
care and custody of warehoused medical commodities.
- Overseeing
receipt, storage and order processes of medicines and medical commodities
in the warehouse.
- Advising staff
and management on the alternative drugs and rational drug use.
- Management by
running staff clinic by prescribing medicines to staff.
- Ensuring that
medical commodities are stored in line with Good warehousing,
manufacturing and distribution practices.
- Overseeing the
issuance and accountability of medical commodities in line with the
requirements of the Pharmacy and Poisons Act, Cap 244.
- Liaise with
users and advice on storage, custody and transportation of controlled
drugs.
- Any other
duties assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE
& EXPERIENCE:
- Diploma in
Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
- At least three
(3) years working experience in a busy warehouse, pharmaceuticals/non-pharmaceuticals
or FMCG environment
- Must be a
registered member of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
- Must have ICT
competency.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Must adhere to
the PPB code of ethics i.e. integrity, objectivity, confidentiality and
due competence / professionalism
- Team player
and interpersonal skills
- Communication
skills (both oral and written)
- Leadership
skills
- Good planning,
organization skills and analytical skills
- Time
management skills.
RISK OFFICER
JOB REF:HR/RO//1/2017
PURPOSE STATEMENT: Reporting
to the Internal Audit Manager, the Risk Officer will be charged with the
responsibility of assessing and identifying organization risks.
He/she will also offer advise
on risk mitigation measures that need to be implemented by the organization in
order to minimize risk exposure.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Key accountabilities for this
position will be:
- Facilitating
Risk and Control Self-Assessment.
- Reviewing and
updating risk registers.
- Working with
the risk owners in the identification and evaluation of key risks, their
causes and the development and monitoring implementation of action plans
to address any gaps in risk mitigation.
- Updating and
monitoring implementation of the Authority’s Risk Appetite Statement to
ensure risks are managed within the set tolerance levels.
- Analyzing
trends in the key risk indicators in departments and evaluating action
taken on Key Risk Indicators reported as high and medium.
- Develop risk
metrics and dashboards.
- Monitoring and
evaluating management of risk incidences, including incidence recording
and post incidence analysis, to establish whether adequate action is taken
on minimizing their impact and preventing their occurrence.
- Working with
risk owners in identifying key legislative and regulatory requirements and
key controls for their departments and implementation of a framework to
monitor compliance to these requirements and controls.
- Monitoring and
analyzing compliance trends (on legislative and regulatory requirements)
and actions taken to address noted compliance gaps.
- Undertaking
capacity building and awareness on Enterprise Risk Management, including
legal and regulatory compliance in the organization.
- Any other
duties assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate should be
in possession of:
- A business
related degree or equivalent (Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, Business
Administration) from a recognized University.
- Professional
qualifications and/or certification in Risk Management.
- Membership to
a recognized professional body in Risk Management.
- Three (3)
years middle level management experience with clear understanding of and
knowledge in Enterprise Risk Management Framework Implementation.
- Knowledge of
ERP systems and Audit Command Language (ACL).
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Interpersonal
skills
- Analytical
skills
- Honesty and
integrity
LEGAL OFFICER
JOB REF:HR/LO/1/2017
PURPOSE STATEMENT: Reporting
to the Corporation Secretary / Director Legal Services, the Legal Officer will
be responsible for supporting the Department handle legal matters.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Management of
legal issues within the department.
- Liaise with
the Director Legal Services on court matters.
- Co-ordinating
contract management process.
- Liaise with
external Advocates to follow up on matters affecting the Authority.
- Following up
court rulings, hearings etc.
- Attend courts
as a follow up on matters affecting the Authority.
- Ensuring the
organization is complying with the relevant regulations and best practice
in relation to risk management.
- In liaison
with the Director Legal Services, undertake capacity building and
awareness to the Board, and its Committees, Management and Staff on
Enterprise Risk Management.
- Any other
duties assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE
& EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors’
Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University.
- Postgraduate
Diploma in Law/Legal Studies
- Three (3)
years working experience,
- Be registered
member of Law Society of Kenya,
- Must have ICT
competency.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Must adhere to
the LSK code of ethics i.e. integrity, objectivity, confidentiality and
due competence / professionalism
- Team player
and interpersonal skills
- Communication
skills (both oral and written)
- Leadership
skills
- Good planning,
organization skills and analytical skills
- Time
management skills
HOW TO APPLY
Applications accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent by post to the address below to
be received not later than 18th July 2017.
Ag. Chief Executive officer,Applications accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent by post to the address below to
be received not later than 18th July 2017.
Kenya Medical Supplies Authority
Commercial Street, Industrial Area
P.O Box 47715 00100
Nairobi
Commercial Street, Industrial Area
P.O Box 47715 00100
Nairobi