Regional Branch Manager

National Pharmaceutical Company is a Government owned company that procures, warehouses and distributes medicines and medical supplies to health institutions nationwide. A vacancy of REGIONAL BRANCH MANAGER has arisen within the Company. The company is inviting applications from suitably qualified, self-motivated, honest and experienced individuals who are committed to contributing to an efficient and effective health delivery system in Zimbabwe.

DUTY STATION: HARARE

The Regional Branch Manager reports to the Operations Manager and will be responsible for the following among other duties:

• Supervise branch operations
• Strategy implementation
• Monitoring and evaluating stock control procedures and scheduled delivery runs
• Supervising the allocation and distribution of medicines to health institutions in liaison with the Ministry of Health and Child Care and the Development partners
• Supervising the allocation and distribution of medicines across NatPharm branches
• Supervision of receipts of products
• Risk management-oversees branch security
• Managing finances of the branch
• Human Resources Management
• Ensuring successful implementation of the Performance Management System
• Ensure efficiency in delivery and distribution processes for the region
• Fleet Management
• Liaison with Health Development Partners

Qualifications and Key Competencies

• Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree
• At least 3 years in a similar or senior management position
• Additional qualifications such as MBA Degree or Diploma in Management will be added advantages
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Good communication skills
• Candidates studying towards the additional requirements above will also be considered.