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 Establish a network of storage, packaging and distribution facilities for the provision of drugs and medical supplies to health institutions.

(REF. KEMSA/HRA/CSMO/HR/9/2024)

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Reporting to the Regional Sales & Marketing Executive or the Head SSD, the County Sales and Marketing Officer will be responsible for managing the sales and marketing function within specified/allocated Counties or other customers of the Supplementary Services Division (SSD). He/she will be responsible for ensuring that KEMSA’s client requirements and requests within the specified Counties are met and also market and sell commodities to the allocated counties or SSD Customers. The positions will be based in various County Locations across the Country.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES.

The jobholder will have the following principal accountabilities:

• To develop, implement and execute sales and marketing strategies within the County.
• To liaise with the respective County Administration, Health teams or SSD Customers on medical supply matters to ensure continued supply of commodities.
• To follow up on payments for sales already made (debt collection).
• To obtain and respond to feedback from Health Care personnel involved in drug management at County, Sub-County and Rural Health Facilities or SSD customers on product requirements/performances and service levels.
• To conduct and obtain market intelligence and penetration of new/emerging markets
• To relay relevant quality related information to the Quality Assurance Manager.
• To obtain monthly receipts, usage and stock holding for the health facilities or SSD Customers.
• To analyze and evaluate results on a monthly and quarterly basis, and take the necessary corrective action in order to achieve desired profit levels.
• To provide the relevant accurate input into the sales forecasting process to ensure optimal inventory availability at all times.
• To ensure that the correct mix of stock is maintained at customer facilities to meet patient needs.
• To establish and maintain good relationships with the entire clientele
• Conduct risk analysis, advise on key elements and mitigation measures within the function.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

The requisite qualifications for this position will be as follows:

• Bachelors’ Degree from a recognized institution preferably with pharmaceutical, medical or biomedical background.
• Diploma or equivalent qualifications in Sales and Marketing from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in use of MS Office applications and ERP platform.
• Two (2) years’ experience in sales/marketing function.
• Demonstrable understanding of how the public health sector supply chain operates.
• Possess a clean, valid Driving Licence free from any endorsements.