NGO Jobs in Kenya - MEDS


Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) is a registered trust of the Kenya Episcopal Conference (KEC) and Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK) with a mission to provide reliable, quality and affordable essential drugs, medical supplies, training and other pharmaceutical services. 

The organisation is currently enhancing its operations and seeks to fill the following positions:

The position: 
Marketing and Communications Manager
 
Reports to: Head of Customer Services
 
Job Summary: The main purpose of this job is to provide business development support through market analysis and developing potential products as well as market segments for sustainable organizational growth.
 
Key requirements:
  • A Pharmacist with a Master’s degree in Marketing or Business related field
  • An experienced Sales and Marketing Manager with at least 3 years in Pharmaceutical industry
  • A pleasant person with the right outgoing marketing attitude, excellent interpersonal skills and a good communicator
  • Dynamic/confident and with a valid driving license
The position: Warehouse Manager
 
Reports to: Head of Operations
 
Job Summary: The main purpose of this job is to coordinate warehousing, inventory control and order processing activities for efficiency, customer satisfaction and integrity of stock.
 
Key requirements:
  • A Pharmacist with training in management related field or supply chain management
  • 5 years hands-on experience in busy pharmaceutical or medical supply chain
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a good communicator
The position: Purchasing Officer
 
Reports to: Purchasing Manager
 
Job Summary: The main purpose of this job is to procure trade and non-trade commodities for customer satisfaction and meet organization’s requirement.
 
Key requirements:
  • Holder of a Business related degree and Diploma in Pharmacy
  • 3 years hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical industry
  • High level of integrity, excellent communication, analytical and negotiation skills
The position: Communications Officer
 
Reports to: Marketing and Communications Manager
 
Job Summary: The main purpose of this job is to facilitate information sharing and provide support to the Marketing and Communications Manager for positive corporate image and advocacy.
 
Key requirements:
  • Holder of Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication. Those with further training in public relations or related field will have added advantage.
  • 3 years’ hands-on experience in Corporate Communication or Public Relations
  • High level of integrity, excellent communication skills
The position: Training Officer
 
Reports to: Training Manager
 
Job Summary: The main purpose of this job is to build capacity of health workers
 
Key requirements:
  • Holder of Diploma in Pharmacy
  • 3 years’ hands-on experience in Training health workers
  • High level of integrity, excellent communication, training, marketing and report writing skills
If you meet the above requirements, please send your application to:-
 
The Managing Director
 
Email: hr@meds.or.ke or sahibu@africaonline.co.ke
 
Not later than: Friday, 19th April 2013