Sunrise Pharmaceuticals Limited has commenced new operations under new management in Lilongwe.

Job Purpose

The Pharmaceuticals Manager will be responsible for overseeing the overall operations, performance, compliance, stock control, sales growth, procurement, distribution, and strategic development of Sunrise Pharmaceuticals under MBL Holdings Limited.

In the modern pharmaceutical business environment, this role requires a professional who understands pharmacy regulations, medicine supply chains, digital inventory systems, customer service, supplier management, ethical pharmaceutical practice, and commercial growth. The Pharmaceuticals Manager must ensure that the business operates legally, efficiently, profitably, and in line with all applicable regulatory and professional standards.

Qualifications or requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• A qualified and registered Pharmacist will be strongly preferred, especially where the role involves direct responsibility for medicines, regulatory compliance, and pharmacy operations.
• Professional registration, licensing, or eligibility to practice in Malawi must meet applicable PMRA requirements where required.
• Additional qualifications in business management, pharmaceutical supply chain, sales, procurement, or operations management will be an added advantage.

Experience needed

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical operations, pharmacy management, healthcare business, pharmaceutical distribution, procurement, or medical supplies management.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or managerial role is preferred.
• Experience working with pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, wholesalers, distributors, regulatory authorities, or healthcare suppliers will be an added advantage.
• Experience with stock control, expiry management, procurement, sales reporting, and digital inventory systems is essential.

• Manage the daily operations of Sunrise Pharmaceuticals and ensure smooth, compliant, and profitable business activities.
• Oversee procurement, receiving, storage, distribution, and sale of pharmaceutical products and medical supplies.
• Ensure that all medicines and health products are handled, stored, and sold in accordance with applicable pharmacy regulations and company policies.
• Maintain proper stock control, inventory records, expiry tracking, batch tracking, and product movement documentation.
• Ensure proper storage conditions, including temperature control, cold chain management, cleanliness, and product safety.
• Monitor sales performance, customer service, profitability, market trends, and business growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, healthcare institutions, clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, distributors, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with PMRA requirements, company procedures, licensing conditions, and pharmaceutical best practices.
• Work closely with the Pharmacist to ensure proper dispensing, medicine safety, professional advice, and regulatory compliance.
• Prevent stock losses, expired products, unauthorized sales, poor record keeping, and operational misconduct.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on sales, stock levels, purchases, expiries, slow-moving items, and business performance.
• Use digital stock systems, accounting software, Excel, and reporting tools to improve accuracy, control, and decision-making.
• Identify new product lines, market opportunities, supplier partnerships, and business expansion strategies.
• Supervise pharmacy staff and ensure professionalism, discipline, productivity, and high-quality customer service.
• Coordinate with accounts, procurement, audit, HR, and head office to ensure proper financial control and operational efficiency.
• Ensure that company assets, records, cash, stock, equipment, and premises are properly protected and managed.
• Promote ethical business conduct, patient safety, accountability, and a strong performance culture.

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical operations and medicine supply chain management.
• Good understanding of pharmacy regulations, compliance, ethical practice, and product safety.
• Strong leadership, supervision, and staff management skills.
• Excellent stock control, expiry tracking, and inventory management ability.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to grow sales and profitability.
• Good supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent reporting, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
• Good computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel, inventory systems, and digital reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet business targets.
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to protect the reputation of Sunrise Pharmaceuticals.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• A qualified and registered Pharmacist will be strongly preferred, especially where the role involves direct responsibility for medicines, regulatory compliance, and pharmacy operations.
• Professional registration, licensing, or eligibility to practice in Malawi must meet applicable PMRA requirements where required.
• Additional qualifications in business management, pharmaceutical supply chain, sales, procurement, or operations management will be an added advantage.