Graduate Officer, Demand Creation Rep (Expanded Social Marketing Project in Nigeria - ESMPIN) - Port Harcourt at Society for Family Health (SFH)

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 neonatal and child health, SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. We seek to recruit 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: Officer, Demand Creation Rep (Expanded Social Marketing Project in Nigeria - ESMPIN)

Location: Port Harcourt

Responsibilities

• This position will report to the Area Sales Manager of the region Successful candidates will be responsible for creating demand for SFH products, with emphasis on achieving distribution targets for reproductive health, child survival and family planning products.
• S/he will also be responsible for planning and implementing various update trainings and clinical presentations for varying cadres of health providers in the region, as well as creating and maintaining a robust distribution Channel to ensure quality coverage.
• S/he will also ensure that service delivery points are well branded

Requirements

• First degree in Pharmacy and must be registered with PCN.
• Masters degree in Public Health or any related discipline will be added advantage.
• Minimum of one (1) year post NYSC experience in a hospital environment or misted to sales/distribution outlet.
• Understanding of the recent advances in family Planning/Reproductive Health/Maternal and Child Health (FP/RH/MCH)
• Experience in planning and facilitation of training sessions for different service providers (Nurses. Midwives, Pharmacists and Doctors).
• Must have good oral, analytical, interpretive and written comprehension skills,
• Strong sales management skills and willingness to train
• Must have strong customer orientation and loyalty for long term sustainable sales partnerships.
• Candidate is expected to possess good negotiation and communication skills.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2014

Method Of Application
A one page application letter (using the position reference as subject) addressed to the Deputy director- HR, clearly providing evidence of competence required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive curriculum vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, email address and contact address should be sent to: [email protected] beside the job you are applying for