Available Opportunities at Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA)

REF: KEMSA/HNQNo9/2o25, SA5.

PURPOSE STATEMENT;

• To provide support in evaluation, quality assurance, procurement, and distribution of health commodities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, optimizing supply chain efficiency, adopting emerging technologies, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to safeguard product quality, customer satisfaction, and organizational competitiveness.

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Lead the technical evaluation of pharmaceuticals and other health products and technologies to ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Set quality assurance standards and oversee the design and implementation of systems for physical inspection, random sampling, and quality checks across all product categories, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Develop and implement strategic frameworks for handling customer complaints, ensuring swift resolution of issues related to poor-quality products, and maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Provide leadership in coordinating with MOH Strategic Programs on technical specifications, distribution strategies, and product lifecycle management, ensuring smooth coilaboration across departments.
• Lead the development of distribution strategies for pharmaceuticals, medical lab commodities, supplements, and health technologies, optimizing logistics and minimizing stffkouts.
• Oversee the development and approval of technical specilications for health technologies, ensuring alignment with both current industry trends and long-term organizational oQectives.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of Standard Operating
• Procedures (SOPs) for procurement, inventory control, and product monitoring, ensuring best practices and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Guide the development of comprehensive reports that analyze the effectiveness of HPT, providing insights that in(orm high-level management decision-making.
• Participate in initiatives to monitor biotechnology and health technology trends, providing shategic advice on adopting new technologies and positioning the organization to remain competitive in the industry.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.
• Cumulative service period of six (6) years' work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Quality Assurance Officer or in a comparable position.
• Registered by the Pharmacy and Poison's Board (PPB)
• Membership in relevant professional bodies, such as the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (ISK) and in good standing
• Certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonshated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and resulLs.
• Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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REF. KEMS4/HR/QA/Oe4202', SA7

PIJRPOSE STATEMENT;

• To provide support in evaluation, inspection, and quality assurance of medical laboratory commodities and health technologies. Ensure compliance with technical specifications, SOPs, and performance standards for effective distribution. Provide technical advice, training, and guidance on diagnostic supplies to enhance efficiency and safety.

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Participate in technical evaluations of diagnostic supplies, and health technologies to ensure they meet required specifications.
• Conduct physical hspections of diagnostic supplies and health technologies before their receipt into stores.
• Receive, investigate, and respond to customer complaints regarding poor quality and health technologies.
• Perform regular random sampling and quality checks on all diagnostic commodities supplied and distributed by KEMSA, analyzing results and identifying ways to maintain high quality.
• Coordinate with medical laboratory, nutrition, and other programs on technical specfications, requirements, and distribution of various commodities.
• Manage and coordinate the distribution of diagnostic supplies in liaison with MOH ProSrams. (vii) Assist in developing and verifying technical specifications for health technologies ensuring they meet the required standards.
• Implement SOPs and documentation related to pr<rcurement, inventory control, storage, security, and evaluation of diagnostic supplies
• Analyze and calibrate medical equipment performance to ensure proper functionhg, overseeing installation and technical operations.
• Conduct continuous training for sales people, clients, and inventory team on handling diagnostic supplies and equipment, including demonstrations and usage education.
• Prepare data-driven reports on equipment effectiveness, update management on biotechnology trends, and recommend safety procedures for diagnostic equipment

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Cumulative service period of six (6) years' relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Quality Assurance Assistant Officer ll or in a comparable position;
• Diploma in medical laboratory technology, a Higher National Diploma will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results