Job Title: Chief Operating Officer
Organisation: Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About the Company:
Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL) is East Africa’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturer and one of the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Company manufactures antiretrovirals, artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTS) and, Hepatitis medicines, to treat HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and Hepatitis respectively.
Job Summary: This position holds overall responsibility for Qcil’s day-to-day operations, managing a team across multiple functions with the goal of operational excellence and strategic alignment.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Honours degree in Pharmacy/Sciences/Commerce/ Planning/Economics or related field; MBA preferred.
Required Experience & Competences
- Minimum 15 years’ across business functions with at least 10 years in Pharma, FMCG, manufacturing or related fields.
- Proven cross-functional leadership, strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, experience in regulatory compliance, and customer service excellence.
- Skilled in navigating matrix environments.
- Adaptable to high levels of ambiguity and organisational change.
- Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
- Demonstrated aptitude for quick decision-making and holistic problem-solving.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in joining a dynamic team in a fast-paced work environment and fully meet the requirements above, please:
E-mail a cover letter, CV & academic documents to: cedc@ceosummit.ug
Deadline: 10th February 2025 at 5:00PM