Merit Healthcare Limited Graduate Trainee Plus Other Jobs

Merit Healthcare Limited – Our organization, an indigenous Pharmaceutical company; requires astute professionals to fill the following vacancies:

1.) AREA MANAGER (East and North)

REQUIREMENTS
Registered Pharmacists with 5 – 10 years post qualification experience.
Sound knowledge, skills and extensive contacts in the zone.
Possession of MBA will be an added advantage.
Track record of success as a representative.

2.) PRODUCT MANAGER (Lagos)

REQUIREMENTS
Registered Pharmacists with 5 – 10 years post qualification experience.
Sound knowledge, skills and extensive contacts in the Industry.
Possession of MBA will be an added advantage.
Track record of success as a representative and or field manager.

3.) SECRETARY (Lagos)

REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Secretarial Administration or equivalent.
2-3 years post qualification experience

4.) TRAINEES (Enrollment in Merit Career Development Programme)

(A 4- month special training programme with full employment option)

Account associates (Lagos)
Account graduates only
Sales associates (Abuja, Aba, PH, Sokoto, Jos, Maiduguri)
Science graduates and residents in the specified locations only.
Admin associates (Lagos). 

First degree in Business administration or any other relevant subject.

TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send their detailed CV and application letter within 2 weeks of this publication to:

The Human Resources Manager,
Merit Healthcare Limited,
20, Alabe Street, Off Osolo Way,
Isolo. Lagos State.

DUE DATE: 12 December, 2012.

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Vacancies at Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri was established in 1980 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The University strives for excellence and is poised to becoming one of the best Universities of Technology
in the world. The University is committed to the production of high level manpower, engaging and cutting edge research and community service for the achievement of national developmental goals and global relevance.

1) Bursar

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationDegree
• Experience15 years
• Job FieldFinance

The Bursar Is the Chief Financial Officer of the University and responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day administration and control of the financial affairs of the University. 

a) Qualifications and Experience 

Candidates must possess a good first degree in Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics or Financial Management and must have had at least fifteen {1S} years cognate experlence In the University system. Possession of a higher degree will bean added advantage. 

Candidates must also belong to one of the following Accounting Bodies: 

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. 
• Association of Corporate and Certificate. Accountants. 
• Institute of Cost and Management Accountants. 
• Association of National Accountants of Nigeria. 
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of United Kingdom, Scotland or Ireland (UK Bodies.) 

Conditions of Service: 

The appointment is for a period of five (5) years effective from the date of assumption of duty. The salary is as applicable to similar positions in Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the University Government Council

2) University Librarian

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationDegree
• Experience15 years
• Job FieldEducation

Th. University Librarian is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day administration of the University Library and the coordination of the Library services In the University. He Is also responsible for the short, medium and long term planning, administration a.nd expansion of collections and services of the Library and their maintenance at a level to meet the teaching, research and all programmes of the University. ' 

Qualifications and Experience: 

The candidates must possess a good honours degree/masters degree and a Ph.D in Library and Information Science. He/she should have at least fifteen (16) years post graduation and professional experience. Membership of the Nigerian Library Association is required. 

Salary and Conditions of Service: 

The appointment Is for a period of five (5) years effective from the date of assumption of duty. The salary is as applicable to similar positions in Federal Universities In Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the University Government Council.

Method of Application

Candidates for the two positions are expected to be: 

• Person(s) with good leadership qualities who can inspire and motivate staff under them; 
• Person(s)of high integrity, who promote merit; 
• Person(s) who enjoy excellent physical and mental health; 
• Person(s)who are focused and innovative; and 
• Computer literate. 

Applicants for the two (2) positions are requested to submit thirty {30} copies of detailed Curriculum VItae highlighting among others: 

I) Names In full (Surname first, in capital letters) 

II) Place and Date of Birth 

III) Home Address 

Iv) Present Postal Address 

v) Permanent Home Address 

vi) Telephone Number 

vii) Nationality/State of Origin 

viiI) Marital Status 

Ix) Number and Ages of Children (If any) 

x) Secondary and post secondary education (Including dates and Institutions) 

xi) Academic and Professional Qualifications (Including distinction with dates) 

xii) Present employment, Indicating present status and salary 

xiii) Statement of experience including Authorship stating contributions; evidence to support contributions should be produced where possible. 

xiv) Extra Curricular Activities 

xv) Names and addresses of three (3) Referees. 

In addition to stating the names and addresses of Referees, applicants should request each of their nominated Referees to send a Confidential Report on them to 

The Registrar, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B.1526, Owerri. 

CLOSING DATE: 

All applications and other correspondences should be forwarded In sealed envelopes directly to the Registrar and the post clearly marked for example "POST OF BURSAR, FUTO". Applications should reach the Registrar not later than six weeks from the date of this publication. Only the applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

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Royal Mills and Foods Limited Latest Vacancies

Royal Mills and Foods Limited requires for immediate employment candidates that match the following specifications

1) Cost Accountant

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationDegree
• Experience7 years
• Job FieldAccounting/Audit

Responsibilities: 

The role will involve being responsible for all costings of this niche manufacturing business, reporting directly to the CEO. The Cost Accountant will assist towards the development of a structured cost management reporting system to ensure accurate costing information is readily available to Managers. The knowledge gained from conducting analysis on costs and prices from suppliers will make the Cost Accountant a key contributor in the development of the Purchasing Department. 

This key role will undertake important analysis work including the effectiveness of the current distribution fleet and evaluating investment proposals. The Cost Accountant will build strong relationships with Operations Managers as well as Suppliers and members of the Senior Management Team. 

Ideal candidate should be professionally Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACMA) or equivalent 

• Should have minimum of 7 years experience 
• Should have IFRS knowledge 
• Proven track record in Management & Cost Accounting, ideally within Fresh Produce or Manufacturing 
• Strong analytical skills to undertake data manipulation/pivot tables/look- ups 
• Good communication, negotiation and presentation skills are essential 
• Solid commercial and business awareness, used to working in a fast moving environment.

2) Internal Auditor

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationDegree
• Experience10 years
• Job FieldAccounting/Audit

The successful candidate would be responsible for the development and implementation of approved internal audit strategies and work programmes in the company. Ensure that the approved operating policy guidelines, procedure and performance standard addresses the company's operational needs. Monitor the effectiveness of established business control policies, processes and procedure. Communicate identified weaknesses in control to management and Board. Develop workable solutions to mitigate such identified weakness. 

Minimum qualification: A good first degree in Accounting plus Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) 

The person: must have a good knowledge of business drivers and risk control in a manufacturing business value chain. 

Strong grasp of business control policies and procedure, analytical and excellent planning skills. 

Ability to pay attention to details and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. 

Experience: minimum of 10 years post qualification. Candidate must not be less than 45 years at the next birthday.

3) Accounts Officers

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationDiploma
• Experience3 years
• Job FieldAccounting/Audit

Responsibilities: 

The role will involve being responsible for raising and posting entries, and all book keeping tasks. S/he will manage the imprest accounts and report to the Manager, Accounts and Finance. The ideal candidate 

• Should be an holder of a National Diploma (N D) or ATS certificate 
• Should have a minimum of3 years experience 
• Good presentation skills are an essential 
• Used to working in a fast moving environment.

4) Sales Executives

• Job TypeFull Time
• Min QualificationDegree
• Job FieldSales/Marketing

Responsibilities: 

The Sales Executive will be responsible for Product innovation, marketing and customer retention development and implementation of sales and marketing activities strategies with a view to increasing the company's market share and profitability, managing and deepening customer relationship with existing and prospective customers in order toenhance customer loyalty and satisfaction. 

5) Land Surveyor

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationHND
• Experience5 years
• Job FieldBuilding and Construction

We need a Land surveyor, B.Sc or HND, Five years relevant working experience in Road and Building Construction. Handling of GPS. Total Station, Levelling Instrument and survey Data processing. 

Interested candidates must: 

• Have relevant marketing experience 
• Be a graduate of a relevant field 
• Have minimum of two years experience in marketing plastic products.

Method of Application

Our remuneration is competitive and rank among the best in the industry. Qualified candidates should send their application and detailed CV to recruitment1973@yahoo.com or PMB 603, Garki, Abuja. All candidates should quote the position applied for as the subject of the mails. 

CLOSING DATE: Two weeks from the date of this publication.

Deadline: 18 December, 2012

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Royal Mills and Foods Limited Latest Vacancies

Royal Mills and Foods Limited requires for immediate employment candidates that match the following specifications

1) Cost Accountant

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationDegree
• Experience7 years
• Job FieldAccounting/Audit

Responsibilities: 

The role will involve being responsible for all costings of this niche manufacturing business, reporting directly to the CEO. The Cost Accountant will assist towards the development of a structured cost management reporting system to ensure accurate costing information is readily available to Managers. The knowledge gained from conducting analysis on costs and prices from suppliers will make the Cost Accountant a key contributor in the development of the Purchasing Department. 

This key role will undertake important analysis work including the effectiveness of the current distribution fleet and evaluating investment proposals. The Cost Accountant will build strong relationships with Operations Managers as well as Suppliers and members of the Senior Management Team. 

Ideal candidate should be professionally Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACMA) or equivalent 

• Should have minimum of 7 years experience 
• Should have IFRS knowledge 
• Proven track record in Management & Cost Accounting, ideally within Fresh Produce or Manufacturing 
• Strong analytical skills to undertake data manipulation/pivot tables/look- ups 
• Good communication, negotiation and presentation skills are essential 
• Solid commercial and business awareness, used to working in a fast moving environment.

2) Internal Auditor

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationDegree
• Experience10 years
• Job FieldAccounting/Audit

The successful candidate would be responsible for the development and implementation of approved internal audit strategies and work programmes in the company. Ensure that the approved operating policy guidelines, procedure and performance standard addresses the company's operational needs. Monitor the effectiveness of established business control policies, processes and procedure. Communicate identified weaknesses in control to management and Board. Develop workable solutions to mitigate such identified weakness. 

Minimum qualification: A good first degree in Accounting plus Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) 

The person: must have a good knowledge of business drivers and risk control in a manufacturing business value chain. 

Strong grasp of business control policies and procedure, analytical and excellent planning skills. 

Ability to pay attention to details and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. 

Experience: minimum of 10 years post qualification. Candidate must not be less than 45 years at the next birthday.

3) Accounts Officers

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationDiploma
• Experience3 years
• Job FieldAccounting/Audit

Responsibilities: 

The role will involve being responsible for raising and posting entries, and all book keeping tasks. S/he will manage the imprest accounts and report to the Manager, Accounts and Finance. The ideal candidate 

• Should be an holder of a National Diploma (N D) or ATS certificate 
• Should have a minimum of3 years experience 
• Good presentation skills are an essential 
• Used to working in a fast moving environment.

4) Sales Executives

• Job TypeFull Time
• Min QualificationDegree
• Job FieldSales/Marketing

Responsibilities: 

The Sales Executive will be responsible for Product innovation, marketing and customer retention development and implementation of sales and marketing activities strategies with a view to increasing the company's market share and profitability, managing and deepening customer relationship with existing and prospective customers in order toenhance customer loyalty and satisfaction. 

5) Land Surveyor

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationHND
• Experience5 years
• Job FieldBuilding and Construction

We need a Land surveyor, B.Sc or HND, Five years relevant working experience in Road and Building Construction. Handling of GPS. Total Station, Levelling Instrument and survey Data processing. 

Interested candidates must: 

• Have relevant marketing experience 
• Be a graduate of a relevant field 
• Have minimum of two years experience in marketing plastic products.

Method of Application

Our remuneration is competitive and rank among the best in the industry. Qualified candidates should send their application and detailed CV to recruitment1973@yahoo.com or PMB 603, Garki, Abuja. All candidates should quote the position applied for as the subject of the mails. 

CLOSING DATE: Two weeks from the date of this publication.

Deadline: 18 December, 2012

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Current Vacancies In A Health Logistics Company

A leading and reputable world class Health Logistics Company is seeking to employ suitably qualified, diligent and resourceful professionals for the positions listed below.
The company has its head quarters in Abuja and is involved in Procurement Outsourcing, Warehouse Management, Distribution and Supply Chain Management Systems Development.

1) Lab Commodities Logistics Officer (One Position)

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationDegree
• Experience3 - 5 years
• Job FieldMedical

The position holder will be required to support the distribution system of lab reagents which include allocation to sites and the monitoring of deliveries to sites. S/He will support the warehouse management including the inventory management system and provide necessary technical support as required for reagents and consumables 

Role Responsibilities 

• Assist in maintaining an inventory management system at the central level 
• Ensure that the stock items are stored under the appropriate storage condition 
• Assist in maintaining the stores and ensuring safe custody of the stock items 
• Assist in ensuring good housekeeping at the central level stores
• Carry out regularly stock count and report variations accordingly. Assist in making out allocation of reagents and consumables to sites as per monthly need basis 
• Assist in ensuring that deliveries to sites are well packaged to maintain the cold chain.
• Assist in monitoring deliveries and receive feedback on their status 
• Advise line/reporting Manager on stock status and their replenishment 

Minimum Requirements 

• A University degree in Medical Laboratory Science, pharmacy or related discipline 
• 3-5 years of experience in the management of Laboratory stores 
• Must have experience working with government health facilities 
• Must have strong computer Skills, particularly in the use of spreadsheet, computerized stock management systems and MS office package 
• Must have a dynamic personality with ability to use own initiative 
• Excellent spoken and written English 
• Must have excellent organizational skills

2) Drug Logistics Officer (Four Positions)

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationDegree
• Experience3 - 5 years
• Job FieldMedical

The position holder will be expected to provide technical support and capacity building in the supply chain management system activities to health facilities on behalf of the company. S/He will monitor and coordinate quality assurance processes for the supply chain of all HIV related commodities and manage the LMIS data from facilities 

Role Responsibilities 

• Ensure that ordered requests for commodities from Health facilities are promptly processed by the central warehouse & state program depot where applicable 
• Monitor and ensure an effective Inventory Management System for commodities (including ARVs and OIS drugs, RTKs. Lab reagents & consumables) at the health facilities
• Conduct routine monitoring visits to Health Facilities supported by company's clients sites, to provide technical support and capacity building for sites' staff.
• Report feedback to facilities where data are generated from, to ensure improvement of the facility performance. Ensure that pharmaceutical drugs are properly allocated and distributed to the facilities cost effectively and !n a timely manner.
• Ensure that set timeliness are met with regards to product delivery. report collection and submission
• Compile, write and issue monthly reports on site observations and challenges.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor 

Minimum Requirements

• At least a degree in Pharmacy as applicable 
• 3-5 years post NYSC experience as a pharmacist and a registered member of the PSN 
• Must have experience in the area of HIV/AIDS is an added advantage 
• Must have experience working in Government health facilities. 
• Must have goud understanding of health sector especially in the areas of HIV/AIDS as a developmental issue and the socio-economic parameters involved in Nigeria and globally 
• Must have experience in logistics management and ability to work with 
• multi-disciplinary teams. With a dynamic personality with initiative and flexibility 
• Excellent spoken and written English 
• Must have knowledge of database management e.g. Access 

3) Supply Chain Management Systems Manager (One Position)

• Job TypeFull Time
• Job LevelExperienced Hire
• Min QualificationDegree
• Experience10 years
• Job FieldMedical

This position holder will provide Technical Assistance to Partners in developing and implementing strategic commodity/supply chain strategies to reduce costs. S/he will strategically apply the full range of sourcing skills to negotiate contracts, analyze spending, formulate and implement commodity strategies and manage strategic supplier relationships.

 S/he will lead a commodity portfolio within the scope of the strategic sourcing process to drive cost out of the supply chain by managing commodity and negotiation strategies, sourcing, supplier selection/de- selection, evaluation and supply chain rationalization; and logistics - lowest total cost of supply. S/he will coordinate the selection and management of vendors so as to provide the organization with the highest levels of quality at the most efficient landed cost while ensuring adequate capacity, on-time delivery, and commitment to continuous improvement. 

Minimum Requirements 

A university degree or equivalent Pharmacy in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field 

A minimum of 10 years post-graduation working experience including program management 

At least five years professional experience at supporting international procurement and distribution of health commodities such as medicines, laboratory reagents, hospital and laboratory equipment and personal protective equipment. 

Ability to think strategically whilst maintaining a pragmatic perspective

In-depth understanding of value chain concept. program development, program management, stakeholder management. market research and development, and Health commodity marketing 

Ability to communicate at all levels. 

Strong people management and interpersonal skills 

Excellent Business Development and customer service attributes is a must.

Method of Application

General Requirements

Note that all positions require candidates who have-strong organizational and computer skills, particularly in the use of spreadsheet, computerized stock management systems and Microsoft Office suite including Internet/Emails with strong capabilities in Project and Access. Extensive travel will be involved. 

Interested and qualified candidates should send as an attachment their application and detailed CV with the job title (and location for Drug Logistics Officer) clearly indicated as the subject of the mall to the following emall addresses; 

Lab Commodities Logistics Officer: olablogistics@yahoo.com

Drug Logistics Officer: odruglogistics@yahoo.com

Supply Chain Management Systems Manager: scmsmanager@yahoo.com

Deadline: 18 December, 2012

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