Head of Supply Chain and Logistics at Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS)

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