Senior Officer, Medical Detailing at Society for Family Health (SFH) - Makurdi

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs)in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV& AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. We seek to recruit highly qualified persons as a result of growth in our organisation. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We require competent candidates for the following position:

Job Title: Senior Officer, Medical Detailing

Location: Makurdi

Job Description 
This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the Territorial Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating demand for SFH Family Planning and Child survival products and achieving sales targets for SFH over the counter products in the territory. S/He will primarily be responsible for merchandizing channel management, and branding of outlets, and the creation of new sales outlets.

Qualifications/Experience:
The desired candidate:

• Must possess a first degree in Pharmacy and be registered with Pharmacists' Council of Nigeria.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel packages.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC experience, preferably in sales in an FMCG environment.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft word and Excel packages.
• Excellent listening, and communication skills, training and report writing skills are very important to this position.
• Must show demonstrable willingness and ability to adjust quickly to rapidly changing priorities, multiple demands and complex situations.

Remuneration
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Application Closing Date:
30th of April, 2013

Method of Application:
A one page application letter (using the position reference as subject), should be addressed to the Assistant Director-HR this email address: mdtlmakurdi@sfhnigeria.org clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent latest by the 30th of April, 2013 to the email address beside the job you are applying for based on your desired location. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.