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.