NIGERIA PROGRAM COORDINATOR, ZINC/ORS
EXPERIENCE
The Program Coordinator will serve as the lead advisor for the SHOPS diarrhea management program in Nigeria, He/she will work with private commercial sector health providers (most notably manufacturers and importers) to ensure continuous supply of quality, affordable ORS and zinc products in the Nigerian market.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Specific Tasks And Responsibilities Include:
Develop MOUs with manufacturers and suppliers of ORS and zinc to solidify partnership.
Negotiate cost shared grant and set of activities to promote branded products: this may include development of trade marketing materials (brochures, information fliers for PMV's, detailing packs, point of sale materials, e.t.c), expansion of detailing/sales teams, development of mass media communications, sponsorship of clinical seminars, etc
Conduct trainings for manufacturers and suppliers' detailing/sales teams.
Provide technical advice to manufacturers and suppliers on the development of branded promotional material
Conduct monitoring of retail outlets and the commercial supply chain to ensure that product sales/marketing information is reaching retail outlets, especially the rural areas, and that the wholesale/distributor system is working to ensure product availability.
Conduct monitoring at the retail level to ensure that retailers are recommending the appropriate diarrhea treatment products and are providing appropriate counseling/advice.
Work with relevant professional associations and regulatory authorities to ensure delivery of continuing medical education/seminars relating to diarrhea management to vendors and other private providers,
Serve as committee member developing training curriculum for various provider cadres.
Coordinate related research activities (retail audits, mystery client surveys, or HH surveys).
Liaise with SfH, CHAl/other partners/NPHCDA and advertising firm on development and placement of provider and caregiver focused generic advertising messages and materials,
Other duties as assigned to enhance ORS and zinc marketing.
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational degree in pharmacy or marketing
At least 5 years of working experience in sales and marketing in the pharmaceutical marketing industry in Nigeria.
Thorough understanding of Nigeria pharmaceutical industry and wholesale/retail distribution systems.'
Experience working in development programs and dealing with donor communities.
Good writing and communication skills.
TO APPLY
To Apply; Please put the position title in the subject line and attach a cover letter and CV and e-mail to HR@SHOPSProject.com.
DUE DATE: 11 December, 2012
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