Business Development Officer (x2)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (AGENCY) is a Statutory Government Agency established by the ZAMMSA Act No.9 of 2009 and charged with the procurement of medicines and medical supplies, storage of medicines and medical supplies and distribution of medicines and medical supplies to all public facilities in Zambia. The Agency’s responsibility is carried out on behalf of Government, ensuring that essential drugs and medical supplies are available and accessible to the public. ZAMMSA ensures quality and safety of the distributed medical products through strict quality assurance protocols, including inspections and compliance with regulatory requirement.

The Agency seeks applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambian Nationals to fill the under listed positions at ZAMMSA:

• BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (x 02)

GradeZMS 06

Reports toDirector – Finance & Commercial

Main Job Purpose

To promote the Agency’s commercial activities, expand its market presence and cultivate partnerships in order to ensure sustainable revenue growth and continued alignment with the Agency’s strategic objectives.

Main Responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities for this post are but not limited to the following:

• Business Development and Market Research

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Identifies and explores market opportunities, develops business strategies and conducts market research in order to diversify the Agency’s income streams and ensure long-term sustainability.

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Builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders in order to support the Agency’s commercial activities.

• Income Generation

• Undertakes income generation activities, including pricing, contract negotiation, financial planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting, in order to ensure financial sustainability.

• Strategic Partnerships and Alliances

• Identifies and establishes strategic partnerships and collaborates on joint ventures in order to enable the Agency to leverage additional resources, expertise and networks and enhance its capacity to deliver essential services.

• Marketing and Customer Relationship Management

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