At mPharma, we start and end our day thinking about how we can enable patients to afford their medications. We are a growing team of 600+ members, headquartered in Accra, Ghana, backed by world class investors. We\u2019ve joined hands with third party payers, drug manufacturers and healthcare providers to develop products and services that directly reduce the costs of prescription drugs for patients. In a short time,, we\u2019ve managed to provide low-cost, high-quality medicines to tens of thousands of patients across seven African countries (Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia, Gabon, Malawi, Kenya, Rwanda).<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/p>\n
mPharma is looking for a procurement Junior Associate to join our Purchasing team in Rwanda. In this role, you will be expected to interface with Pharmaceutical manufacturers, Pharmaceutical distributors and Hospital Procurement Departments. This role involves being in the ?eld purchasing drugs on mPharma Rwanda\u2019s formulary and ensuring that our customer\u2019s inventory needs are fully met<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Organize, manage and be responsible for all documentation related to procurement
\nStrong communication with suppliers – strategizing to ?nd cost-effective deals while building and maintaining relationships with
\nCoordinate and communicate with all Pharma medical
\nCommunicate and work closely with other teams within mPharma Rwanda including: Finance, Operations, Customer Service and Distribution, Marketing, Sales and Patient Support.
\nWork to ensure timely stock receipts from suppliers and completion of purchase requests as
\nSupport Senior Procurement Associate in preparing weekly and monthly supply chain management reports related to procurement
\nResponsible for drug mapping
\nKeep abreast with Rwanda FDA regulations governing the pharmaceutical industry on local
\nFrequently collect and update Senior Procurement Associate on revised drug cost prices from
\nOur applicants must have:<\/p>\n
The enthusiasm to work with an early stage start-up, commitment to helping Rwanda business grow, and passion about healthcare in Africa
\nA strong knowledge base in pharmaceuticals and ability to draw frequently from technical knowledge
\nA strong work ethic and a \u201ccan-do\u201d attitude that requires minimal supervision Credentials:
\nBachelor’s degree in Procurement & Supply Diploma or any related field; if you have a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy it would be an added value.
\n1-2 years work experience (can include internships)
\nSpotless personal background
\nGood communication skills
\nAbility to work in a dynamic team
\nAdmin:<\/p>\n
This position reports to the Senior Procurement Associate – Rwanda<\/p>\n
To Apply<\/p>\n
Interested candidates should click the link in blaclet (https:\/\/www.jobinrwanda.com\/job\/junior-associate to send their applications not later than 5th May 2022.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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