General Manager, Marketing at the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is a body corporate established by Decree No. 35 of 1999 Its core mandate is to provide access for all Nigerian and legal resident to effective, quanlitative and affordable healthcare without financial barriers

The organisation is currently realigning itself for the challenges of a president mandate and the global drive for the attainment of Universal Health Coverage. In this regard, it requires the services of well driven, resourceful and suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager, Marketing

Ref. No.: NHIS/GM/009
Location: Abuja

Functions

• Design and implement a strategic marketing plan for the new NHIS.
• Develop and implement an Integrated Marketing Communication plan for the scheme.
• Develop and implement an effective customer relationship management system for the scheme.
• Coordinate the day to day marketing, selling and customer relationship activities of the scheme.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• An MBA and/or Post-graduate qualification in Marketing or any of the Social Science.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a Senior Managerial positions.
• 8 years work experience in the Marketing section of a large organisation.
• Knowledge and experience in Social marketing would be an advantage.
• Membership of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria is an advantage.
• An understanding of the Health Insurance Industry and the Socio-political environment of Nigeria is essential.

Skills:

• Advance marketing, sales, customer relationship management skills
• Strategic planning skills
• Decision making skills
• Interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Advocacy skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Presentation skills.
• Leadership skills
• Networking skills.
• Negotiation skills
• Delegating skills

Application Closing Date
10th March, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send ten (10) comprehensive copies of written application and curriculum vitae (CV) with relevant documents to:

The Executive Secretary/CEO,
National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS),
Plot 297, P.O.W Mafemi Crescent,
Off Solomon Lar Way, Utako,
Abuja.