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  • Pharmacy Sales Representative

    Pharmacy Sales Representative

    Responsibilities

    We are looking for a Pharmacy Sales Representative – Kisumu who can thrive in a hypergrowth business environment. The successful incumbent will play a critical role of generating and maximizing sales of Shalina Healthcare Products and will be the link between the company and healthcare professionals within the assigned region.

    Duties will include the following:

    Maintain a healthy stakeholder relationship i.e  healthcare professionals and Pharmacies.
    Attend sales meetings, conference calls, training sessions and symposium circuits
    Work with sales leadership team to develop strategies and implement brand strategies to ensure that our quality, affordable products and available to the consumers.
    Liaise with and persuade targeted Pharmacies to sell our products utilizing effective selling skills whilst realizing ROI.
    Assess clients’ needs and Provide product information and deliver product samples and present suitable promoted products.
    Build positive trust relationships with different stakeholders like the Pharmacy attendants to influence targeted group in the decision-making process.
    Plan work schedules, weekly and monthly timetables with the Area sales Manager or discuss future targets.
    Monitor and analyze data and market conditions to identify competitive advantage.
    Keep accurate records and documentation for reporting and feedback.                                                        

    Qualifications and requirements

    Excellent communication, negotiation and sales skills.
    Degree/Diploma inany Life science course.
    Proven work experience of at least 1 year as a Pharmacy Sales Representative.
    Familiar with the market trends, product lines and latest medical issues.
    Knowledge of MS Office.
    Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales.

    Apply via :

    myshalina.darwinbox.com

  • Consumer Delegate

    Consumer Delegate

    The Consumer Delegate will serve as the primary representative of consumer interests within the organization, ensuring that products, services, and policies meet the needs and expectations of customers. This role involves engaging with consumers, ensuring sales of our consumer products, gathering feedback, and working closely with various departments to enhance the overall consumer experience.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Sales Generation: Identify and approach potential customers, present products/services, and close sales.
    Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, handle inquiries and complaints.
    Product Knowledge: Understand company products/services and stay updated on industry trends.
    Needs Assessment: Assess customer needs and recommend appropriate products/services.
    Sales Targets: Achieve sales goals and report on performance.
    Sales Techniques: Use effective sales methods and participate in training.
    Market Research: Analyze market trends and customer feedback.
    Sales Reporting: Prepare sales reports and maintain customer records.
    Collaboration: Work with team members to achieve company goals.
    Customer Follow-Up: Ensure customer satisfaction and encourage repeat business.

    Qualifications:

    Education:. Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
    Experience: Proven sales experience in FMCG industry.
    Skills: Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; proficiency in MS Office software; motivated and target-focused.
    Attributes: Customer-focused, strong work ethic, ability to work independently and as a team.

    Apply via :

    myshalina.darwinbox.com

  • Product Executive

    Product Executive

    Job Purpose:

    We are looking for a dynamic, creative and a self-starter Product Executive to support the Marketing function in Product Management Team (PMT) at Shalina Healthcare business in Nairobi, Kenya. The incumbent will design, develop and execute key brand strategies (OTX/OTC brands) towards brand building in retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies and chain pharmacies.

    Responsibilities

    Support the execution of marketing plans for existing products and new product launches.
    Execute and deliver effective marketing campaigns/activities within the approved budget while meeting the agreed timelines.
    Establish, maintain and grow the product-related expert network (KOL & KBL – Pharmacy)
    Design/ customize trainings (regional context) promotional content, product training programs
    Provide academic support and guidance for product sales activities.
    Work closely with sales team to ensure implementation of marketing & brand plans.
    Work aggressively to develop and procure visibility inputs as and when required.

    Qualification

    Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy/ Life Sciences.
    Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Marketing preferably from a pharmaceutical industry handling OTX/OTC brands.
    A Certification in Marketing will be an added advantage.
    Ability to forge strong working relationships & gain credibility quickly with all levels.
    Well organized individual with the ability to prioritize, deliver to tight deadlines and with the ability to function effectively under pressure.
    Strong communicator with ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: julliet.waita@shalina.com using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    julliet.waita@shalina.com

  • Head – Field Force Training & Effectiveness (Global, Pharma)

    Head – Field Force Training & Effectiveness (Global, Pharma)

    What to expect:

    Partner with business leadership teams to translate business plans and priorities into sales training and competency development requirements, including both ‘Products’ and ‘Skills’ training needs.
    Design and drive the training calendar – communicating the same effectively to the Field Performance Managers and/ field force is the key.
    Lead the content development and conduct/ delivery of training for identified learning requirements, for both new hires as well as experienced Delegates in partnership with Field Performance Managers.
    Liaise with external agencies to outsource the specialized training programs.
    Own annual training budget and forecasts; ensure adherence to the proposals.
    Coordinate with Area Sales Managers/ Field Performance Managers to assess and evaluate the performance level of the Delegates.
    Design and conduct Refreshment Training for the assigned Delegates.
    Follow up with Zonal Sales Managers/ Area Sales Managers/ Field Performance Managers to ensure continuous improvement in the performance of the Delegates according to their coaching plan.
    Conceptualize & design new learning initiatives for sales field force; e-module development, on-line learning academy etc.
    Evaluate the efficacy of training solutions to ensure that training is fit-for-purpose and take corrective actions where needed. Utilize appropriate metrics to measure the effectiveness of training.
    Undertake periodic visit to doctors in the field to understand and improve clinical effectiveness of the Delegates and also gather customer insights.
    Conduct regular field visits to maintain close relationship with the business and gain greater insight of field implementation and areas of improvement.

    Essential education, experience & skills:

    Bachelor’s in Science or Pharmacy or equivalent.
    12- 15 years’ experience in pharmaceutical sales and experience to coach and lead a field sales team.
    Minimum 5 years’ experience in leading the training function for a major pharmaceutical company. 
    Prior experience leading field force as a Zonal Sales Manager is highly preferred.
    Strong instructional design, program management and facilitation skills and ability to support and mentor others.
    Well-versed in latest training solutions, including training delivery tools and eLearning.
    Demonstrated knowledge of e-learning technologies, including systems, content, tools, and infrastructure.
    Strong collaboration, influential, relationship building skills and able to leverage matrix networks.
    Ability to operate in an ever-evolving environment.
    Willingness to step outside of defined role to assume greater challenges and/or develop new skills.
    Open to travel extensively across Africa.

    Apply via :

    myshalina.darwinbox.com

  • Senior Communications Associate

    Senior Communications Associate

    About the position 

    The Senior Associate, Communications will lead and coordinate communications efforts in African countries where ITDP is actively involved. This role includes developing graphics, video stories, blogs, and newspaper op-eds, as well as assisting with the design of publications and infographics. The Senior Associate will maintain close communication with ITDP team members across the Africa region, compiling project updates, maintaining ITDP’s social media channels, preparing newsletters, maintaining contact lists, and supporting other regular communications activities. The role will involve spearheading new experiments designed to grow the quantity and quality of reach and engagement across social media platforms. Additionally, the Senior Associate will coordinate and plan activities such as car-free days, workshops, and other events, while collaborating with government officials to influence policy and decision-making. 
    The Senior Associate, Communications will report to the Communications Manager and work closely with ITDP team members across the region. 

     Responsibilities 

    Develop, edit, and design high-quality written and visual materials for a wide variety of media, with a focus on compelling storytelling of ITDP’s mission, programs, and impact. This includes presentations, website content, social media updates, newsletters/emails, video content, proposals and reports, press releases, articles, blog posts, white papers, brochures, and other marketing collateral, speeches, talking points, and internal briefings. 
    Work with the press on informative campaigns on sustainable urban transport, climate, and the environment. 
    Spearhead ITDP’s mission through disseminating content from technical reports through dynamic and interactive content. 
    Assist with the preparation of social media collateral, blogs, and newspaper op-eds. 
    Organize regional workshops, events, and meetings. 
    Design publications and graphics using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator. 
    Send out regular newsletter updates and reports about developments in the Africa region. 
    Create marketing collateral for events as needed (e.g., banners, social media graphics, posters, brochures, etc.)
    Develop, maintain, and implement brand guidelines and templates. 
    Design and implement communications campaigns that inform, inspire, and grow ITDP’s network in support of strategic goals. This includes using social media, editing ITDP’s website(s), and using email marketing tools while reviewing relevant analytics and subscription lists to assess reach and inform future strategy. 
    Support the development and implementation of program-specific and organization-level communications strategies and plans. 
    Support the development and maintenance of knowledge and asset management systems. 
    Support training for staff on ITDP communications policies, guides, templates, and best practices, and serve as an internal resource to support their effective use. 
    Perform any other task as assigned

     Qualifications 

    At least five to seven years of relevant experience, spanning content development/writing, social media, website management and analytics, visual design production, and storytelling. 
    Excellent graphic design skills, with proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator. 
    Skilled at quickly distilling complex information (both verbal and written) to create convincing and engaging content in a variety of voices and formats. 
    Skilled at editing for voice, clarity, structure, content, purpose, audience, errors, etc. 
    Highly detail-oriented and organized, able to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines. 
    Comfortable and proficient working and collaborating in-person and remotely. 
    Excellent written and editorial skills across multiple formats, including impeccable English grammar and editing skills, and a sharp editorial eye. 
    Professionalism, initiative, sound judgment, and maturity, and a deeply collaborative and empathetic nature, with the confidence and clarity of thinking required to engage senior stakeholders across geographies, cultures, and practice areas. 
    An ear for stories and an eye for design: able to look across a portfolio of work and identify priorities and processes that will help bring new external content to life. 
    Demonstrated experience working directly on, or in coordination with, the component roles of a communications team, and a demonstrated ability to apply skills in a way that strengthens the work of teammates as well as taking the lead on individually driven initiatives. 
    Passion for sustainable urban transport 
    Experience serving as the point person for all matters related to the running of a WordPress website, including liaising with developer teams on fixes, building new pages based on templates, troubleshooting day-to-day issues, and determining when to bring in developer resources for new initiatives and bigger challenges. 
    Past experience sourcing, analyzing, and presenting Comms-related analytics such as social media and website analytics and SEO rankings. 
    Understanding of SEO best practices, and familiarity with SEO optimization tools and processes. 
    Working knowledge of Photoshop, FIGMA, Canva, and willingness to learn about other emerging visual and content-related collaboration tools. 
    Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

    Interested applicants can apply by sending the following information to africajobs@itdp.org with “Senior Associate, Communications, [Preferred Country]” in the subject line: or use this link https://africa.itdp.org/about/careers/

    Apply via :

    africajobs@itdp.org

  • Finance & Administration Manager

    Finance & Administration Manager

    Main Purpose of Job

    Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Party (CoP), the Finance and Administration Manager shall support the CoP in the general administration of the program, overseeing the financial management of the award, budgets, transformation fund grants, financial planning & management of the USAID-YALI RLC EA program in Kenya and ultimately achieving program goals. S/He will ensure compliance with University and USAID policies and sound management of YALI RLC EA resources to accomplish the project mission.

    Key Responsibilities
    The Finance Manager’s key roles and responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:
    Budgeting:

    Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process for the YALI RLC EA project.
    Assist the CoP and program staff with work plan budget development, technical budget estimates, and scenario-based forecasts for program spending.
    Work closely with the University Finance Unit and the CoP to identify priorities and target funding sources for cost share.

    Reporting:

    Provide timely financial reporting with detailed budget vs. actuals and by component to the Chief of Party (CoP) and the Program management team. Provide CoP with necessary financial reports (including analysis) for regular meetings.
    Work with the University and the program leadership to prepare required quarterly, annual, and ad hoc financial reports.
    Prepare quarterly expenditure reports and burn rate projections by component for the YALI RLC EA management team and the program’s leadership team.

    Financial Management:

    Monitor overall expenses and revenues to ensure that projections are accurate, the program does not overspend with available revenue, and restricted funds are used according to donor requirements.
    Maintain and update the overall program budget against the approved budget, including work plan budgets, the chunk budget, and budgets by components.
    Oversee the program’s financial management and operations, including setting up and overseeing financial procedures in accordance with USAID and KU requirements and setting up and maintaining financial accounts.
    Work with the University finance focal point of the program to ensure day-to-day financial processes and procedures are implemented and working correctly, with the appropriate checks and balances in place.
    Lead the program’s financial activities, including, but not limited to, reviewing and submitting approved milestones for payment and reviewing and approving program accounting reports and supporting documentation.
    Manage time and expense reporting, finance& accounting procedures in alignment with the policies and procedures.
    Maintain effective timelines and quality control processes for financial and operational deliverables and financial management processes.
    Ensure contract terms with Donors are being met and help the program team closely follow the projected annual budget and work plan.
    Coordination with Kenyatta University Key Departments
    Be the primary contact point for the YALI RLC EA project for all financial matters relating to the program implementation.
    Coordinate with the University to ensure all financial activities meet program needs, e.g., accurate and timely production of invoices, spending plan tools, other financial trackers, and responding to USAID inquiries.
    Work closely with the finance analyst on tracking VAT

    Minimum Qualifications

    A Masters degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a relevant field.
    Possession of relevant professional certifications, specifically, CPA-K or ACCA.
    Eight (8) years of relevant and progressively increasing responsibility in finance, accounting, and administration, including four (4) years in a supervisory role managing finance and administration of a donor-funded activity.
    Demonstrated experience administering and managing complex grant funding.
    Experience developing and/or maintaining budget tracking tools.
    Demonstrated experience managing a team and supervising office and field staff.
    Ability to implement effective workflow processes and procedures to monitor, evaluate, and report on grant implementation and expenditures.
    Ability to work with community stakeholders and build capacity of nascent youth organizations and networks.
    Proficiency in MS Office applications and experience working with several different accounting software packages.
    Strong Communication skills – both oral and written.

    Key Performance areas

    Delivery excellence
    Analytical thinking and problem-solving
    Business Technology Acumen
    Technical competencies
    Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
    Excellent strategic planning skills.
    Strong judgement and decision-making skills.
    Excellent verbal communication skills.
    Excellent report writing skills.
    Good research capacity, data analysis and information management skills; and
    Ability to work in a team.

    Your role as a leader

    At Kenyatta University, we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels.  We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.

    Leadership / Behavioural Capabilities

    Living our Purpose – Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make.
    Influence—Positively influences clients, teams, and individuals, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people.
    Performance drive – Delivers exceptional client service, maximizes results, and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders.
    Strategic direction – Translates broader strategy into a compelling team vision and goals; aligns the team and sets priorities to achieve objectives.
    Talent development – Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities

    Email your application package including application letter, detailed CV, copies of academic/professional certificates and details of your referees to: recruitment@yalieastafrica.org. Responses should be sent not later than Monday 29TH July 2024, 5:00 p.m. 

    Apply via :

    recruitment@yalieastafrica.org

  • Senior Accounts Officer

    Senior Accounts Officer

    Responsibilities:

    Supports Senior Finance Executive in all activities.
    Daily Journal entries and receipts in the company books.
    Prepare Bank and Cash Reconciliation on a daily basis.
    Analyzing receipts from Customers.
    Reconcile customer accounts to ensure accuracy in collection.
    Review Accounts payable accounts and ensures all vendors are paid as per the agreement or credit limits.
    Assist supply chain team with container costing and vendor payment as and when required.
    Performs monthly closing activities in areas of GL and updates the management accounts schedules.
    Filling of monthly statutory deductions i.e KRA, VAT and NITA within the stipulated deadline.
    Participating in annual AOP exercise.
    Supports in the coordination for external year end audit.
    Ensuring execution of accounting related internal controls and accounting policies.

    Qualification

    Bachelor in Commerce Finance/Accounting option
    Minimum 2 years accounting experience
    Working knowledge of Excel
    Proficient with Google Sheets
    Experience with working using an ERP system.

    Key Skills: 

    Excellent analytical skills
    Good communication, organization and Time Management skills.
    Self Starter
    Flexible
    Attention of Detail
    Proactive and result oriented

    Apply via :

    myshalina.darwinbox.com

  • C208 Fleet Captain

    C208 Fleet Captain

    Minimum Candidate Requirements:

    Valid Kenyan CPL/I.R.
    Currently operating the C208 as a Captain.
    Minimum total flight time 2000 hours.
    Minimum PIC flight time on C208 500 hours.
    Good operational knowledge of the Kenyan airspace & Kenyan airfields.
    Be ready to explore new destinations (outstation flying) & expand your expertise by flying two aircraft types.
    Prior experience as a Training Captain is a plus.

    Apply via :

    hrmis.als.co.ke

  • Deputy Head of Safety

    Deputy Head of Safety

    Responsibilities:

    Manage & execute Airline Safety Programs (monitoring, audits, investigations).
    Develop & maintain Safety Management System.
    Provide expert safety guidance to Head of Safety and committees.
    Monitor regulations & ensure airline compliance.
    Implement Management of Change (MOC) for all company activities.

    Qualifications & Experience:

    Minimum 5 years’ aviation experience with proven regulatory knowledge.
    Completed recognized Safety Management Systems Course. In-depth understanding of relevant aviation regulations (ICAO, KCAA, etc.).
    Knowledge of Flight Operations Safety protocols.
    Excellent computer skills with software adaptability.

    Apply via :

    hrmis.als.co.ke

  • Finance Manager

    Finance Manager

    Job Summary

    Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will oversee all financial management and accounting functions, including designing and implementing financial management systems, preparing budgets and tracking expenditures, preparing financial reports, and managing the audit process. Further, the FM will work with the Program Teams to maintain good financial control processes, ensuring a high level of resource stewardship and strict compliance with donor policies, rules, and regulations.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Ensure proper financial and procurement procedures and systems are implemented and maintained.
    Coordination, preparation, and review of annual organizational budgets.
    Ensure compliance with internal, statutory, and donor regulations with respect to financial management and reporting.
    Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and financial reporting as per organization and donor requirements, ensuring adherence to strict deadlines.
    Preparation and presentation of management accounts.
    Monitoring and approval of payments in accordance with approved budgets.
    Timely preparation and submission of financial reports to development partners in line with agreements.
    Management of annual audit process in accordance with IAS.
    Provide financial advice and technical support to programs.
    Provision of timely and sound advice to the management and Board on financial matters for decision-making.
    Oversee the management and supervision of FIDA-Kenya immovable property
    Provision of leadership, supervision, and mentoring to the finance team.
    Development of budgets to support proposals submitted for funding.
    The above list of job duties is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

    Person Specification: Qualifications and Attributes
    The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications and attributes: –

    Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (finance, accounting, or economics). A masters’ degree in a related field is preferred.
    Must have CPA-K or ACCA certification and be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
    A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in the NGO setting; 3+ years being in a senior-level management experience.
    Advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Office, ERP system, and financial management systems, specifically QuickBooks.
    Experience budgeting and reporting for donor-funded projects and knowledge in proposal writing.
    Detail-oriented with strong organizational and coordination skills, strong customer service focus, and ability to work well with people from varied backgrounds and cultures at all organizational levels.
    Ability to work collaboratively, multi-task, and work under pressure.
    Shortlisted candidates will be required to have a valid Certificate of Good Conduct.

    Interested candidates who fully meet the above criteria should send an application letter and detailed CV to the Executive Director, FIDA-Kenya, E-mail: recruitment@fidakenya.org by 5:00 pm Friday, 19th July 2024. The application MUST include the contacts of three referees, one of whom must be a former supervisor, expected salary, daytime contact, job title, and job reference number. Candidates should NOT attach academic and professional certificates at the application stage.Only e-mail applications will be considered, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    recruitment@fidakenya.org