Latest Kenya Jobs Vacancy: Mission for Essential Drugs & Supplies (MEDS) Field Officers Jobs in Kenya

Latest Kenya Jobs Vacancy: Mission for Essential Drugs & Supplies (MEDS) Field Officers Jobs in Kenya
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Core Values
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•Customers
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•Innovation
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•Achievement
We take pride in the accomplishment and mastery of difficult tasks. We engender a sense of purpose, belonging and involvement amongst our people.
•Self Development
We provide opportunities for all employees develop their full potential and to grow as people.
•Helping Others
We help internal and external people to develop; providing support and care when needed and pulling together in adversity.
•Integrity
We seek to be an open and accountable organization which promotes self respect honesty and personal dignity.

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.

Applications are invited for the following positions:

1. Field Officer (Clinical Laboratory)
Job Summary: Provide sales, marketing and Client support services for business growth

Key Responsibilities:
    * Ensure all technical specifications for clinical laboratory supplies and equipments are communicated to the various committees such as formulary, tender, quality assurance, quantification, quotation, procurement and purchasing.
    * Visit end-users of clinical laboratory supplies and other non pharmaceuticals with a view to providing after sales service and addressing emerging needs.
    * Conduct comprehensive market intelligence particularly on specific product requirements, specifications quantities and prices.
    * Train staff particularly in field services, customer care and purchasing functions with a view to creating a knowledgeable and resourceful team on these products.
    * Ensure all issues on the product category from clients are addressed to conclusion for customer satisfaction and repeat business.
    * Stimulate utilization of this product category so as to achieve set monthly and annual sales targets.Job Requirements:
    * Level of Education: Registered diploma in clinical laboratory technology with more than 5 years experience from a recognized institution or a degree in clinical laboratory.
    * Professional/Qualifications: Member of professional clinical laboratory body.
    * Experience: Minimum 5 years working experience for diploma holders and 3 years for degree holders with at least 2 years in sales and marketing laboratory commodities or in a busy hospital laboratory.
    * Job Skills: Business acumen, communication skills and computer skills, a valid driving license and Sales and marketing skills.

2. Field Officer (Medical/Surgical Supplies)

Job Summary: Provide sales, marketing and Client support services for business growth

Key Responsibilities:
    * Ensure all technical specifications for medical/surgical supplies and equipments are communicated to the various committees such as formulary, tender, quality assurance, quantification, quotation, procurement and purchasing.
    * Visit end-users of medical/surgical supplies and other non pharmaceuticals with a view to providing after sales service and addressing emerging needs.
    * Conduct comprehensive market intelligence particularly on specific product requirements, specifications quantities and prices.
    * Train staff particularly in field services, customer care and purchasing functions with a view to creating a knowledgeable and resourceful team on these products.
    * Ensure all issues on the product category from clients are addressed to conclusion for customer satisfaction and repeat business.
    * Stimulate utilization of this product category so as to achieve set monthly and annual sales targets.

Job Requirements:
    * Level of Education: Registered diploma in nursing or clinical medicine with more than 5 years experience from a recognized institution.
    * Professional/Qualifications: Member of professional body – Nursing or Clinical Officers.
    * Experience: Minimum 5 years working experience; 2 years in a busy hospital theatre or surgical ward; 3 years selling and marketing surgical supplies.
    * Job Skills: Business acumen, communication skills and computer skills, a valid driving license and Sales and marketing skills.

If you are up to the challenge and you possess the necessary qualifications and experience please send your CV and application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the offer to the address below.

Applications should be sent by post or email to:
Managing Director
Mission for Essential Drugs & Supplies (MEDS)
P O Box 78040
Viwandani 00507
Nairobi
Or email: sahibu@africaonline.co.ke

Closing date for receiving applications is 3rd December, 2010

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.