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


ICT Manager

Key responsibilities:

  1. Provide strategic leadership in IT Section; guiding the adoption of digital; and technology to enhance service delivery and organisational efficiency
  2. Formulate IT business plans and strategies aligned to MEDS’ strategy
  3. Proactively review IT strategies, plans and technologies in response to the operating environment and business challenges
  4. Formulate and/or drive innovative IT initiatives, change and process improvement.
  5. Provide overall IT governance for the organization
  6. Oversee the maintenance of IT systems, services and infrastructure in a manner that facilitates seamless business operations and service delivery
  7. Manage and provide oversight for the implementation of IT security strategy and disaster recovery plan that minimizes risk of data loss and breach of privacy
  8. Prepare annual budget for ICT resource allocation and control
  9. Ensure effective performance management to achieve operational objectives and targets
  10. Build and maintain vendor relationships and manage the purchase of hardware and software products
  11. Estimate cost and prepare technical specifications for procurement of information system solutions and equipment by considering infrastructure, licenses, development and support

Job requirements:

  1. At least 10 years work experience with 3 years as a Systems Administrator
  2. Master in Computer Science or any other related field
  3. Functional skills: Communication skills, Data analytical skills, Database management skills, Hardware and software skills

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Supply Chain Specialist – Laboratory

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Key Responsibilities:

  1. Liaising with various Partners and Ministry of Health Programs for effective supply chain execution.
  2. Forecasting of programme commodities for Laboratory supplies
  3. Supply pipeline monitoring for adequacy of programme commodities
  4. Supply Chain capacity building to the service delivery points and Counties
  5. Supply chain monitoring and evaluation to ensure achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  6. Prepare Supply Chain reports for information and decision making
  7. Performance management to ensure achievement of activity objectives and targets for the team

Candidate Profile:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Degree in Pharmacy or Degree in Clinical Sciences including one with Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences, with additional Supply Chain Training
  • Registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board or relevant body
  • 3 years’ experience in Programme Supply Chain management
  • Previous experience in USAID funded projects an added advantage

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Procurement Manager

Key responsibilities:

  • Liaise with relevant functions in the organization to determine product and service needs
  • Develop and manage supplier base and contracts for reliability and competitiveness
  • Draw up service contracts for effective execution and performance monitoring
  • Coordinate purchasing activities to meet organizational needs
  • Approve and authorize purchase orders for accountability
  • Manage tender process for quality, cost effectiveness and efficiency
  • Administer the full cycle of subcontractor management activities, including planning, facilitation, selection, pre-award assessments, negotiation, submission, orientations, review of monthly reports, monitoring/compliance visits and closeout
  • Manage RFP and bid analysis process for subcontracts
  • Place overseas orders, liaise with clearing agent and verify transactional documents to facilitate payment
  • Develop and maintain Procedures for Procurement Section for efficiency
  • Prepare Management Reports for decision making
  • Plan and control sectional budget to optimize utilization of resources and accountability

Job requirements:

  1. Master’s Degree in Supply Chain or related course
  2. Bachelor in Pharmacy
  3. At least 7 years in Procurement of which 3 is in a Managerial position
  4. Functional skills; negotiation and analytical skills, People Management, Innovative and strong understanding of customer market and dynamics

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Warehouse Supervisor

Key responsibilities:

  • Ensure speedy completion of orders and minimal time wastage
  • Assist the manager in creation of strategy and operation procedures
  • Ensure efficient performance management to achieve operational objectives and targets
  • Prepare and maintain order status data for decision making
  • Assist in planning and controlling budgets to optimize utilization of resources and accountability
  • Ensure equipment and working tools are operational for efficiency
  • Ensure cleanliness and fumigation of warehouses to uphold good warehousing practices
  • Manage Staff Clinic for staff wellbeing
  • Ensure security of the items in the warehouse

Job requirements:

  1. At least 5 years’ of experience with 3 years in the warehousing department
  2. Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy with Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or a Business-related course
  3. Functional skills: supervisory skills, customer services skills, communication skills, highly organized, interpersonal skills

Method of Application

If you fit this profile, please email your written application and CV to hr@meds.or.ke By: 22nd November 2022

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