Full-Time Jobs at Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (20 Positions)
Job Description
Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) is a state corporation under the Ministry of Health established under the KEMSA Act 2013 whose mandate is: Procure, warehouse and distribute drugs and medical supplies for prescribed public health programs, the national strategic stock reserve, prescribed essential health packages and national referral hospitals
Deputy Director, Customer Service-Specialized Programmes
Job Ref. No KEMSA/CS/2022/004
Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
- Developing, implementing and executing customer service strategies within the institutions.
- Marketing Health Products & Technologies to Special Programmes;
- Managing order placement by Special Programmes;
- Keeping track of sales and selling KEMSA’s products to Special Programmes;
- Processing orders and addressing customers queries and complaints from Institutional health facilities;
- Creating awareness for KEMSA Health Products & Technologies in Special Programmes;
- Collating and analyzing the business data;
- Communicating customer requirements to internal departments to ensure that Special Programmes’ needs are met;
- Sensitizing Special Programmes on availability of HPTs;
- Implementing the Authority’s sales and marketing strategies;
- Compiling sales and marketing reports with regard to Special Programmes;
- Liaising with Special Programmes on medical supply matters to ensure continued supply of HPTs; and
- Responding to feedback from Health Care personnel involved in drug management in Special Programmes on product requirements/performances and service levels.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Marketing, Commerce, Pharmacy, or other business/ Health related field from a recognized institution
- Master’s degree in either Business Administration, Marketing or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Membership to professional body or Association in good standing where applicable;
- Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
- Demonstrable understanding of the public sector pharmaceutical market and how the public health sector supply chain operates;
- Proficiency in use of MS Office applications and ERP platform; and
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
Experience
- A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector
Deputy Director, Compliance and Reporting Services
Job Ref. No KEMSA/SCMS/2022/005
Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
- Facilitating the collation, preparation and submission of annual work plans;
- Ensuring full compliance to the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015 & Regulations 2020, Authority’s policies and procedures.
- Coordinating the preparation of Board circulars and reports as per the Board Calendar or as may be directed from time to time;
- Liaising with legal and other user departments in drawing and managing compliance and reporting functions in the Authority;
- Oversee the training of supply chain team & users to help build internal capacity and execution of a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program;
- Facilitating the identification of systems that can be integrated to facilitate seamless flow of data;
- Ensuring update of information on the Public Procurement Information Portal in accordance to executive order no 2 of 2018 and statutory reporting;
- Facilitating gathering of market intelligence and advising supply Chain team on best practices;
- Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness in the use of e- procurement in the Authority;
- Fostering harmonious Supplier Relationship Management Systems supporting the suppliers and tendering process; and
- Overseeing the overall management of supply chain documentation (such as the vendor master files) for easy retrieval when required, to enhance efficiency in operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Been a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) in good standing;
- Membership to a professional body where applicable;
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Experience
- A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector
Deputy Director, Vendor Management Services
Job Ref. No KEMSA/SCMS/2022/004
Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
- Facilitating the collation, preparation and submission of annual work plans;
- Ensuring full compliance to the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015 & Regulations 2020, Authority’s policies and procedures.
- Coordinating the preparation of Board circulars and reports as per the Board Calendar or as may be directed from time to time;
- Liaising with legal and other user departments in drawing and managing compliance and reporting functions in the Authority;
- Oversee the training of supply chain team & users to help build internal capacity and execution of a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program;
- Facilitating the identification of systems that can be integrated to facilitate seamless flow of data;
- Ensuring update of information on the Public Procurement Information Portal in accordance to executive order no 2 of 2018 and statutory reporting;
- Facilitating gathering of market intelligence and advising supply Chain team on best practices;
- Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness in the use of e- procurement in the Authority;
- Fostering harmonious Supplier Relationship Management Systems supporting the suppliers and tendering process; and
- Overseeing the overall management of supply chain documentation (such as the vendor master files) for easy retrieval when required, to enhance efficiency in operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Been a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) in good standing;
- Membership to a professional body where applicable;
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Experience
- A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector
Deputy Director, Internal Supply Chain Management Services
Job Ref. No KEMSA/SCMS/2022/003
Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
- Implementing public procurement policies, regulations procedures and guidelines;
- Monitoring compliance with public procurement and asset disposal act, 2015, and regulations; process tender for procurement of goods and services as per laid down policies and procedures;
- Approving orders and requisitions;
- Coordinating with legal and user departments in drawing and managing procurement contracts;
- Developing procurement plans in liaison with users and as per the requirements and facilitate execution; and implementing of e- procurement strategies.
- Ensuring provision of secretariat services to the procurement committees;
- Coordinating the disposal of unserviceable stores as per the established regulations;
- Maintaining manual and computerized database of procurement transactions at the Authority;
- Monitoring development and implementation of procurement systems for security and safe custody of the Authority’s assets; and
- Ensuring maintenance of assets register as per the procurement and assets disposal act.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or its equivalent qualifications from a
- recognized institution
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) in good standing;
- Certificate in Management lasting not less than four (4) weeks Course from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.
Experience
- A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector
Deputy Director, Acquisition and Disposal
Job Ref. No KEMSA/SCMS/2022/002
Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
- Implementing public procurement policies, regulations procedures and guidelines;
- Monitoring compliance with public procurement and asset disposal act, 2015, and regulations; process tender for procurement of goods and services as per laid down policies and procedures;
- Approving orders and requisitions;
- Coordinating with legal and user departments in drawing and managing procurement contracts;
- Developing procurement plans in liaison with users and as per the requirements and facilitate execution; and implementing of e- procurement strategies.
- Ensuring provision of secretariat services to the procurement committees;
- Coordinating the disposal of unserviceable stores as per the established regulations;
- Maintaining manual and computerized database of procurement transactions at the Authority;
- Monitoring development and implementation of procurement systems for security and safe custody of the Authority’s assets; and
- Ensuring maintenance of assets register as per the procurement and assets disposal act.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or its equivalent qualifications from a
- recognized institution
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) in good standing;
- Certificate in Management lasting not less than four (4) weeks Course from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.
Experience
- A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector
Director Supply Chain Management Services
Job Ref. No KEMSA/SCMS/2022/002
Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
- Implementing public procurement policies, regulations procedures and guidelines;
- Monitoring compliance with public procurement and asset disposal act, 2015, and regulations; process tender for procurement of goods and services as per laid down policies and procedures;
- Approving orders and requisitions;
- Coordinating with legal and user departments in drawing and managing procurement contracts;
- Developing procurement plans in liaison with users and as per the requirements and facilitate execution; and implementing of e- procurement strategies.
- Ensuring provision of secretariat services to the procurement committees;
- Coordinating the disposal of unserviceable stores as per the established regulations;
- Maintaining manual and computerized database of procurement transactions at the Authority;
- Monitoring development and implementation of procurement systems for security and safe custody of the Authority’s assets; and
- Ensuring maintenance of assets register as per the procurement and assets disposal act.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or its equivalent qualifications from a
- recognized institution
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) in good standing;
- Certificate in Management lasting not less than four (4) weeks Course from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.
Experience
- A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector
Deputy Director, Strategy and Planning
Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
PLANNING
- Coordinate the development, implementing and reviewing the Authority internal policies, regulations, guidelines;
- Developing the agenda items for management on issues of corporate planning and Resource Mobilization;
- Ensure alignment the Authority’s strategies with national and county policies, plans and strategies;
- Coordinating corporate performance management process of all the departments and divisions at the Authority;
- Coordinate the development of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual organizational performance reports;
- Ensure preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Authority’s work plans and Performance Contract (PC).
- Ensuring production of quality planning reports
- Guiding the performance contracting process for the Authority
- Developing, implementing and reviewing resource mobilization, strategies and programmes;
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
- Developing tools for corporate monitoring and evaluation
- Carrying out corporate monitoring and evaluation;
- Identify, formulate, examine, analyses and initiate review of policies touching on the Authority’s programs and services
- Participate in preparation of policy position papers
- Participating in the performance contracting process for the Authority
- Prepare, collect data, analyses, report, monitor and evaluate Performance Contract.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in pharmacy, Medicine, Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or any other related field from a recognized University.
- Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
- Professional qualification. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
- Proficiency in computer applications; Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance.
- Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Experience
- A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector.
Deputy Director, QMS HSE Risk Management Coordination
Job Ref. No KEMSA/SP/2022/002
Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
- Steering the implementation of the Authority’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework;
- Identifying likely risks of the project and providing mitigating measures to guide implementation;
- Identifying issues relating to QMS, HSE and risks within project implementation and explore potential solutions and appropriate
- implementation of solutions in the Authority; developing and implementing appropriate Risk Management Strategies and Policies for the Authority;
- Ensure QMS, HSE and risk-adjusted management of all projects to ensure both fiscal and operational continuity;
- Reviewing of the Documented Processes in liaison with the users until they are uploaded to Q-Pulse for approval by Departmental Managers;
- Oversee training of staff on ISO 9001:2015 and other Management Standards;
- Guiding staff on the implementation and review of ISO 9001:2015
Requirements,
QMS, HSE and also including Risk Management in the Authority;
- Plan, Schedule and Conduct of Internal ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Audits;
- Monitoring the key corporate risks and exposures, and escalate the priority issues to the CEO or Directors;
- Providing secretariat services to the Central Risk Steering Committee;
- Evaluating the Enterprise Risk Management Framework against the evolving best practices in risk management;
- Reviewing the key risk indicators applied across the Authority and their appropriateness; and
- Ensuring the development, rollout and review of QMS, HSE and Risk Management Information System as a repository for risk data and information in the Authority.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, Statistics, Economics, Actuarial Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, Statistics, Economics, Actuarial Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Professional qualification, where applicable
- Membership to a professional body where applicable
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
- Proficiency in computer applications
Experience
- A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector.
Director, Strategy and Planning
Job Ref. No KEMSA/SP/2022/001
Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
PLANNING
- Coordinate the development, implementing and reviewing the Authority internal policies, regulations, guidelines;
- Developing the agenda items for management on issues of corporate planning and Resource Mobilization;
- Ensure alignment the Authority’s strategies with national and county policies, plans and strategies;
- Coordinating corporate performance management process of all the departments and divisions at the Authority;
- Coordinate the development of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual organizational performance reports;
- Ensure preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Authority’s work plans and Performance Contract (PC).
- Ensuring production of quality planning reports
- Guiding the performance contracting process for the Authority
- Developing, implementing and reviewing resource mobilization, strategies and programmes;
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
- Developing tools for corporate monitoring and evaluation
- Carrying out corporate monitoring and evaluation;
- Identify, formulate, examine, analyses and initiate review of policies touching on the Authority’s programs and services
- Participate in preparation of policy position papers
- Participating in the performance contracting process for the Authority
- Prepare, collect data, analyses, report, monitor and evaluate Performance Contract.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in pharmacy, Medicine, Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or any other related field from a recognized University.
- Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
- Professional qualification. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, and Business Administration or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
- Proficiency in computer applications; Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance.
- Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Experience
- A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector.
Deputy Director, Resource Mobilization
Job Ref. No KEMSA/PRM/2022/003
Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
- Development of resource mobilization strategies;
- Developing funding proposals for resource mobilization and drafting of negotiation documents;
- Developing and updating donor and development partners database and funded projects and programmes;
- Assessing and evaluating various externally funded projects and programs;
- Preparing reports on funding and resource mobilization activities and programmes.
- Develop and implement the social enterprise strategy to diversify revenue streams.
- Mobilizing financial and non-financial resources from private sectors entities, individuals, and corporate agencies
- Monitor donor reporting and grant expenditure deadlines;
- Providing input in the development and implementation of mobilization policies and strategies for sourcing of funds from individuals, bilateral,
- multi- lateral, and private organizations;
- Reviewing and analyzing the partnership database for policy decisions;
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Marketing, Planning, Economics, Commerce, or other business/ Health related field from a recognized institution;
- A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines Business Management, Marketing, Planning, Economics, Commerce, or other business/ Health related field from a recognized institution
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
- Be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
- Proficiency in use of MS Office applications and ERP platform; and
- Met the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;
- Demonstrated experience in securing funds for development organizations from the global community, donors and the private sector;
Experience
- A minimum period of ten (10) in relevant work experience and at least three (3) in a supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
Deputy Director, Partnership and Linkages
Job Ref. No KEMSA/PRM/2022/002
Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
- Development of resource mobilization strategies;
- Developing funding proposals for resource mobilization and drafting of negotiation documents;
- Developing and updating donor and development partners database and funded projects and programmes;
- Assessing and evaluating various externally funded projects and programs;
- Preparing reports on funding and resource mobilization activities and programmes.
- Develop and implement the social enterprise strategy to diversify revenue streams.
- Mobilizing financial and non-financial resources from private sectors entities, individuals and corporate agencies
- Monitor donor reporting and grant expenditure deadlines;
- Providing input in the development and implementation of mobilization policies and strategies for sourcing of funds from individuals, bilateral, multi- lateral and private organizations;
- Reviewing and analyzing the partnership database for policy decisions;
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Marketing, Planning, Economics, Commerce, or other business/ Health related field from a recognized institution;
- A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines Business Management, Marketing, Planning, Economics, Commerce, or other business/ Health related field from a recognized institution
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
- Be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
- Proficiency in use of MS Office applications and ERP platform; and
- Met the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;
- Demonstrated experience in securing funds for development organizations from the global community, donors and the private sector;
Experience
- A minimum period of ten (10) in relevant work experience and at least three (3) in a supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
Personal Qualities
- Proposal writing skills
- Ability to creatively solve problems
- Good analytical skills in developing and implementing resource mobilization strategies
- Negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication and reporting skills;
- Emotional and social intelligence skills;
- Managerial skills;
Director, Partnership and Resource Mobilization
Job Ref. No KEMSA/PRM/2022/001
Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
- Development and implementation of resource mobilization strategies
- Spearheading proposal development efforts and submission of winning grant proposals.
- Monitoring and maintaining the proposal pipeline and generate regular reports.
- Engaging in donor relationship management to ensure donor retention and upgrades.
- Identifying capacity development needs of the Authority in relation to fundraising and resource mobilization activities.
- developing a resource mobilization Work plan and constantly follow-up the implementation of the plan
- Processing of agreements in connection with funding opportunities and ensure effective and timely follow-up in terms of submission of reports to the donors and grant renewal proposals.
- Ensuring that fundraising and resource mobilization information are up to date
- Ensuring effective maintenance and updating of records of partners’ support;
- Coordinating the development and execution of work plans, budgets and progress reports;
- Collaboration with relevant directorates on the identification and development of programmes for resource mobilization and partnerships;
- Liaising with external partners, government agencies, donors, community leaders, and other stakeholders on resource mobilization and partnership;
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or its equivalent qualifications from a
- recognized institution
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) in good standing.
- Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
- Proficiency in use of MS Office applications and ERP platform; and
- Met the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution;
- Demonstrated experience in securing funds for development organizations
Experience
- A minimum period of twelve (12) in relevant work experience and at least three (3) in a management position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
Deputy Director, Internal Audit Risk Assurance
Job Ref. No KEMSA/IARA/2022/004
Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
- Implementing internal audit policies, strategies and regulations;
- Developing and reviewing internal audit guidelines, processes and procedures;
- Analyzing data on periodical financial returns, estimates and expenditure;
- Preparing audit operational plans, budget and coordinating audit teams in implementing work plans;
- Confirming the propriety and accuracy of the transactions and provide recommendations;
- Auditing and analyzing the adequacy of internal policies, procedures, processes and systems to ensure necessary and recommend sufficient internal controls;
- Ensuring the Service complies with the relevant internal audit policies, regulations, procedures, administrative government circulars and guidelines;
- Carrying out research and benchmark on auditing and emerging technologies;
- Undertaking complex Internal audits including annual accounts;
- Coordinating the carrying out of special audit assignments as need arises and following up on audit reviews;
- Liaising with external auditors and following up on the implementation of audit recommendations;
- Coordinating on the carrying out of audit checks and identifying any accounting errors, cases of fraud and initiating investigations;
- Recommending on adoption and implementation of effective auditing system and processes;
- Coordinating risk assessment, measurement and management and make recommendations for management decision;
- Following up on implementation of audit recommendations and preparing audit report; and
- Analyzing and evaluating audit reports.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
- Passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification;
- Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and or CFE (Certified Fraud Examination) OR Be a Member of the IIA/ISPAK in good standing;
- Certificate in Leadership Development Course from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution
Experience
- A minimum period of ten (10) in relevant work experience and at least three (3) in a supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
Deputy Director, Internal Audit Process Audit
Job Ref. No KEMSA/IARA/2022/003
Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
- Implementing internal audit policies, strategies and regulations;
- Developing and reviewing internal audit guidelines, processes and procedures;
- Analyzing data on periodical financial returns, estimates and expenditure;
- Preparing audit operational plans, budget and coordinating audit teams in implementing work plans;
- Confirming the propriety and accuracy of the transactions and provide recommendations;
- Auditing and analyzing the adequacy of internal policies, procedures, processes and systems to ensure necessary and recommend sufficient internal controls;
- Ensuring the Service complies with the relevant internal audit policies, regulations, procedures, administrative government circulars and guidelines;
- Carrying out research and benchmark on auditing and emerging technologies;
- Undertaking complex Internal audits including annual accounts;
- Coordinating the carrying out of special audit assignments as need arises and following up on audit reviews;
- Liaising with external auditors and following up on the implementation of audit recommendations;
- Coordinating on the carrying out of audit checks and identifying any accounting errors, cases of fraud and initiating investigations;
- Recommending on adoption and implementation of effective auditing system and processes;
- Coordinating risk assessment, measurement and management and make recommendations for management decision;
- Following up on implementation of audit recommendations and preparing audit report; and
- Analyzing and evaluating audit reports.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
- Passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification;
- Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and or CFE (Certified Fraud Examination) OR Be a Member of the IIA/ISPAK in good standing;
- Certificate in Leadership Development Course from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution
Experience
- A minimum period of ten (10) in relevant work experience and at least three (3) in a supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector
Deputy Director, Internal Audit Forensics
Job Ref. No KEMSA/IARA/2022/002
Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
- Implementing internal audit policies, strategies and regulations;
- Developing and reviewing internal audit guidelines, processes and procedures;
- Analyzing data on periodical financial returns, estimates and expenditure;
- Preparing audit operational plans, budget and coordinating audit teams in implementing work plans;
- Confirming the propriety and accuracy of the transactions and provide recommendations;
- Auditing and analyzing the adequacy of internal policies, procedures, processes and systems to ensure necessary and recommend sufficient internal controls;
- Ensuring the Service complies with the relevant internal audit policies, regulations, procedures, administrative government circulars and guidelines;
- Carrying out research and benchmark on auditing and emerging technologies;
- Undertaking complex Internal audits including annual accounts;
- Coordinating the carrying out of special audit assignments as need arises and following up on audit reviews;
- Liaising with external auditors and following up on the implementation of audit recommendations;
- Coordinating on the carrying out of audit checks and identifying any accounting errors, cases of fraud and initiating investigations;
- Recommending on adoption and implementation of effective auditing system and processes;
- Coordinating risk assessment, measurement and management and make recommendations for management decision;
- Following up on implementation of audit recommendations and preparing audit report; and
- Analyzing and evaluating audit reports.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
- Passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification;
- Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and or CFE (Certified Fraud Examination) OR Be a Member of the IIA/ISPAK in good standing;
- Certificate in Leadership Development Course from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution
Experience
- A minimum period of ten (10) in relevant work experience and at least three (3) in a supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector
Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance
Job Ref. No KEMSA/IARA/2022/001
Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
- Implementing internal audit policies, strategies and regulations;
- Developing and reviewing internal audit guidelines, processes and procedures;
- Analyzing data on periodical financial returns, estimates and expenditure;
- Preparing audit operational plans, budget and coordinating audit teams in implementing work plans;
- Confirming the propriety and accuracy of the transactions and provide recommendations;
- Auditing and analyzing the adequacy of internal policies, procedures, processes and systems to ensure necessary and recommend sufficient internal controls;
- Ensuring the Service complies with the relevant internal audit policies, regulations, procedures, administrative government circulars and guidelines;
- Carrying out research and benchmark on auditing and emerging technologies;
- Undertaking complex Internal audits including annual accounts;
- Coordinating the carrying out of special audit assignments as need arises and following up on audit reviews;
- Liaising with external auditors and following up on the implementation of audit recommendations;
- Coordinating on the carrying out of audit checks and identifying any accounting errors, cases of fraud and initiating investigations;
- Recommending on adoption and implementation of effective auditing system and processes;
- Coordinating risk assessment, measurement and management and make recommendations for management decision;
- Following up on implementation of audit recommendations and preparing audit report; and
- Analyzing and evaluating audit reports.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or relevant field from a recognized institution;
- Passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent qualification;
- Be a registered member of ICPAK in good standing and or CFE (Certified Fraud Examination) OR Be a Member of the IIA/ISPAK in good standing;
- Certificate in Leadership Development Course from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Management Course from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution
Experience
- A minimum period of twelve (12) in relevant work experience and at least four (4) in a supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector
Deputy Director, Health Product Technology Planning and Market Research Services
Job Ref. No KEMSA/HPT/2022/004
Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
- Promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement in the department
- Creating a team environment that supports transparent communication and ownership of responsibility.
- Providing guidance and support while empowering the team to be innovative using their expertise and knowledge to make decisions.
- Setting performance targets and monitor performance for all staff in the department
- Providing career development, coaching, training and skill building for all staff in the HPT Planning & Market Research to meet both organizational and personal development goals
- Ensuring the HPT supply chain processes are supporting sound financial practices and operational efficiencies.
- Developing the supply chain budget with regular monitoring of actual expenditure against forecast and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Managing of inventory assets and controls; annual count/cycle counting
- Coordinate supply planning through forecasting and preparation of procurement plans;
- Providing oversight on inventory planning, forecasting, minimum order quantity, obsolete inventory strategy
- Developing and review the HPT inventory management policy on a periodic basis
- Ensuring accurate inventory management of HPT supply plan, schedule receipts;
- Overseeing market research to inform procurement strategies
- Ensuring levelling of warehouse and distribution resources to meet customer requirements
- Leading cross functional projects across the business to effectively drive improvements in logistics costs and service delivery
- Monitoring and evaluating key performance indicators in HPT planning and market research to ensure that customer/stakeholder requirements and supply chain metrics are met.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in the following disciplines: Business, Commerce, Health Care Management, Health Economics, Health Systems Management, Nursing, Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, or any other related field from a recognized institution;
- Master’s Degree in the following disciplines: Business, Health Economics, Supply Chain Management or another relevant field;
- Membership to a professional body where applicable. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Experience
- A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
Deputy Director, Health Product Technologies Compliance Services
Job Ref. No KEMSA/HPT/2022/003:
Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
- Overseeing the activity of the HPT Compliance department and staff, developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for HPTs;
- Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and any agreed protocols;
- Ensuring the HPT Compliance processes are supporting sound financial practices and operational efficiencies;
- Communicating quality standards and parameters to QA team and other appropriate staff;
- Ensuring proper classification of all HPTs within the KEMSA supply chain and transmit these reports to Authority Management and the Ministry of Health for coding of HPTs in the country;
- Ensuring technical specifications of HPT tenders meet quality standards
- Ensuring transport tender specifications meet GDPs
- Ensuring transporters meet Good Distribution Practices as guided by relevant regulatory bodies;
- Coordinating routine quality testing of HPTs in collaboration with regulatory bodies and accredited testing agencies;
- Ensuring warehouse and distribution SOPs meet GDP guidelines;
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy;
- Master’s Degree in the following disciplines: Business Administration, Health Care Management, Health Systems Management and Public Health;
- Membership to a professional body where applicable;
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Experience
- A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least four (4) years in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
Deputy Director, Logistics
Job Ref. No KEMSA/HPT/2022/002
Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
- 1Promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement in the department
- Creating a team environment that supports transparent communication and ownership of responsibility.
- Providing guidance and support while empowering the team to be innovative using their expertise and knowledge to make decisions.
- Setting performance targets and monitor performance for all staff in the department
- Providing career development, coaching, training and skill building for all staff in the HPT Planning & Market Research to meet both organizational and personal development goals
- Ensuring the HPT supply chain processes are supporting sound financial practices and operational efficiencies.
- Developing the logistics budget with regular monitoring of actual expenditure against forecast and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Planning, directing and coordinating all activities of the warehouse;
- Coordinate warehousing at central stores and comply with Good Distribution Practices (GDP);
- Optimizing warehouse processes including receipt, storage, order picking, packing, and dispatch schedules to meet customer requirements;
- Instituting mechanisms to guard against stock losses through expiries and damages;
- Undertaking continuous monitoring and evaluation of warehousing key performance indicators.
- Setting performance targets for staff in the warehouse division
- Providing career development, coaching, training and skill building for all staff in the warehouse division to meet both organizational and personal development goals; and
- Monitoring and evaluating key performance indicators in receiving, storage and order fulfilment to ensure that customer/stakeholder requirements and supply chain metrics are met.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in the following fields: Business, Commerce, Health Care Management, Health Economics, Health Systems Management, Nursing, Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management.;
- Master’s Degree in the following fields; Business, Health Economics, Supply Chain Management;
- Membership to a professional body where applicable;
- Mangement course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Experience
- A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a Supervisory position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
Director, Health Products and Technologies
Job Ref. No KEMSA/HPT/2022/001
Scope of Work /Duties /Responsibilities
- Providing leadership, management and effective operation of the HPT demand forecasting, supply planning, capacity planning, warehousing, distribution, and quality assurance of HPTs
- Developing HPT supply chain strategy and processes to deliver on KEMSA’s mandate
- Ensuring end to end visibility of the Supplier- KEMSA- health facility stores HPT supply chain
- Ensure the HPT supply chain processes are supporting sound financial practices and operational efficiencies.
- Developing supply chain budget with regular monitoring of actual expenditure against forecast and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinating the management of inventory assets and controls; annual count/cycle counting
- Coordinating HPT demand forecasting, supply planning, warehousing, distribution, and HPT quality assurance operations
- Ensuring warehouse, distribution operations are optimized to deliver efficient, cost-effective, and reliable products and services
- Ensuring compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP);
- Ensuring quality assurance and compliance of HPTs
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
- Master’s Degree in the following fields Business, Health Economics, Supply Chain Management, or any other related field from a recognized institution;
- Current registration by the Pharmacy & Poison’s board
- Current membership with the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya
- Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Experience
- A minimum period of twelve (12) years in relevant work experience and at least four (4) in a Management position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
How to Apply
- Interested candidates are required to submit their duly filled application forms (available on https://www.kemsa.co.ke/download/application-form/) in either hard or soft copy formats marked / referenced ‘Job Ref
- Application for the specific Position should be stated .
- Hard copy applications to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked / referenced clearly as above.
- Interested candidates should not indicate their names on the envelope.
- Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit certified true copies of certificates, testimonials, a detailed CV, and MUST fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and will be required to attach copies of the requisite documents during interviews.
- Hard Copy Applications can be submitted physically or sent via postal mail and addressed to:
- Soft copy applications can be sent via email to recruitment@kemsa.co.ke
- Online applications can be submitted via www.careers.kemsa.co.ke All applications should be submitted and received on or before: 17:00hrs on August 16, 2022.
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