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KenyaField OfficerOrganizationMission for Essential Drugs and SuppliesPosted 27 Oct 2025 Closing date 5 Nov 2025Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) is a faith-based health solutions provider founded by an ecumenical partnership of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and the Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK). The Organization’s core mandate is being a reliable provider for quality and affordable Health Products and Technologies, Quality Assurance and Health Systems Strengthening Services. MEDS was established in 1986 and serves clients spread throughout Kenya, other regions in Africa and beyond.The position will report to the Business Development & Marketing Supervisor and will be responsible for providing sales and client support services to grow business in assigned regionsKey ResponsibilitiesStimulate demand for MEDS products and services across all market segments by engaging with clients and implementing targeted strategies to meet and exceed the organization's annual sales targetsPlan and conduct field visits to clients within assigned regions to provide technical support, gather market intelligence on competitor activities and pharmaceutical market dynamics, and obtain customer feedback on MEDS products and servicesManage clients' debt portfolios by assisting with debt follow-up and collections to improve MEDS's financial liquidity and cash flowScout, vet, and recruit new clients to begin procuring MEDS products and services thereby driving sales growth to meet the organisational targetsImplement strategies to increase the visibility of MEDS products and services in the market, with a focus on improving the movement of slow-moving products within the MEDS cataloguePlan and participate in client forums (MEDS Day, Regional forums etc) to educate clients on new products, promote MEDS products and services, and gather client feedback to enhance offeringsFollow up on client quotations to convert them to Purchase Orders, ensuring successful sales transactions.Organize and conduct Continuous Professional Development (CPD) sessions for clients based on their training needs assessments to enhance their knowledge and support their professional development.Participate and represent MEDS in County Health Management Stakeholders forums and Donor/Partners Implementation meetings to show-case MEDS prowess and solicit more business opportunitiesTechnical evaluation of MEDS products to ensure stocked items meet the needs of the clients and approved specifications.Job RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in a relevant Health Science e.g. Pharmacy, Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Medical Laboratory or related field with Marketing work experience ORBusiness Degree in Marketing/Management/Administration or related field with relevant health-related Diploma e.g. Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Medical Laboratory or PharmacyRegistration with relevant regulatory professional bodyClean driving licence with at least five years of continuous driving experienceAt least five years’ work experience in sales and marketingFunctional skills: Business acumen, Sales and Marketing, Statistical analysis, creativity and innovation skills and critical thinking skills.Behavioural competencies and attitude: High level of integrity, interpersonal relations, analytical skills, problem-solving skills and communication skills.If you fit the profile of this position, please submit your application providing the following MANDATORY requirement:Detailed CV stating your current position and salary, expected salary, telephone number and email addressCopy of National Identity CardHow to applySTEPSClick the link: https://jobs.faidihr.com/Apply and SubmitNote: This position is open to local hires only. Late applications will not be considered and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.Job detailsCountryKenyaSourceMission for Essential Drugs and SuppliesTypeJobCareer categoryProgram/Project ManagementYears of experience5-9 yearsThemeHealthShare Share this on Facebook Share this on X Post this on LinkedIn
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