Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 15, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Central Farmers Nest is a Zambian owned organisation established to bridge the gap in developing farmers in Zambia through provision of sustainable technical support and quality farming inputs at low cost to the farmer.
In order to meet its vision, Central Farmers Nest is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position in Kabwe:
Job title: Sales and Technical Services Manager (Responsible Person)

Purpose of the Job
This individual will mainly be involved in interaction with regulatory agencies as specified in the Medicines and Allied Substances Act, 2013 and will be in liaison and maintain good relations with the regulators on behalf of the organisation. The Responsible person will ensure that the right products are sold to clients depending on their category of distribution and will supervise the sale of Prescription Only Medicines (POVMs). The candidate will report to the Head Technical Services and Support and will manage the technical sales consultants.

Key Responsibilities Include the Following:
• To ensure the overall smooth running of the Sales area.
• Give free consultancy services and technical training to farmers.
• Supervise the sale of Prescription Only Medicines (POVMs) in line with the Agrovet shop guidelines.
• Supervise the sales personnel and auxiliary staff.
• Record client queries, feedback and consultations.
• Refer and record all potential pharmacovigilance cases to ZAMRA.
• Provide feedback for products on demand or out of stock and provide guidance and recommendations on procurement of stock.
• Ensure high level technical compliance on the sales floor.
• Formulate standard operating procedures for the sales floor.
• Ensure that all Acts and statutory guidelines regulating the veterinary sector i.e. technical services are maintained.
• Ensure the technical services department is updated with regulatory information.
• Ensure that all statutory requirements are met i.e. licenses, permits etc.
• Prepare all statutory returns as they fall due.
• Maintain records of prescriptions.

Qualifications
• The candidate should have a minimum Degree in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from a recognized university.
• The candidate should be knowledgeable and conversant with Medicines and Allied Substances Act, (No.3) of 2013, Animal Health Act, 2010 and Public Health Regulations.
• Must be registered by the Veterinary Council of Zambia.
• Should have at least 3 years work experience in a similar environment

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Please email your letter, CV, and copies of supporting Academic and Professional Qualifications to: jobs.farmersnest@gmail.com by Tuesday 30th November, 2021.
State the position in the subject line. (Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.)
Central Farmers Nest Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.

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