Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) is a faith-based health solutions provider founded by an ecumenical partnership of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and the Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK). The Organization’s core mandate is to provide reliable and affordable Health Products and Technologies, Quality Assurance and Health Systems Strengthening Services. MEDS was established in 1986 and serves clients spread throughout Kenya, other regions in Africa and beyond.
The Board of Directors is seeking to recruit a suitable self-driven, results oriented and visionary Head of Supply Chain & Logistics with good professional and ethical standing to head the Supply Chain and Logistics Department.
Holder of the position is responsible for overseeing and managing the Organization’s overall supply chain and logistics strategy and reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain appropriate policies and procedures to guide and direct business operations
- Provide leadership to ensure customer needs and expectations are met
- Oversee a large workforce of staff in timely processing and delivery of client orders
- Oversee procurement and inventory control processes to ensure sourcing of correct and cost-effective products and services
- Negotiate large contracts with suppliers
- Provide leadership in inventory management, ensure accurate record keeping and effective performance
- Implement innovative solutions to improve overall performance of supply chain processes
- Implement new technologies and stay alert to new trends in the health sector
- Prepare and/or interpret departmental contractual/legal agreements to safeguard MEDS interests
- Plan and approve departmental expenditures for control and accountability
- Ensure effective performance management to achieve operational objectives and targets
Candidate Profile:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
- Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent business related field
- Registration with Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)
- 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
- Strategic orientation, business acumen, interpersonal skills and integrity
If you fit the profile of this position, please submit your application including:
- Detailed CV stating your current position and salary, email address and telephone contacts;
- Names and contacts of three (3) Referees (one of whom must be a professional who has supervised you at some point in your career and another one a Senior Religious Leader);
- Copy of Registration Certificate from PPB;
- Copy of National Identity Card;
- Copy of Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau;
- Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
How to apply
To: The Chairman – MEDS Board of Directors
Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies
Email: HSCL-applications@meds.or.ke
