Experienced Professionals Recruitment Programme (Sales & Marketing) at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is a leading non-governmental public health organisation in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS treatment, malaria prevention, and treatment, primary health care system strengthening, non-communicable diseases and maternal, newborn, and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers, the Global Fund and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

SFH ignites the power of health system thinking and market shaping to transform health outcomes for every Nigerian. An emerging pan African organisation, we provide a partnership platform to communities, donors, private sector and government to co-create and implement actions that create real and measurable impact at individual, families, society and country level.

With a career at SFH, you will be the centre of making all these happen. You will be joining a team of problem solvers, with a real passion to change the world in a fast-paced environment. Exciting. Surprising. Purposeful. Life at SFH is many things, but it is never dull. If you want something beyond earning a living, if you want purpose; then SFH will fuel your imagination and give you wings to fly. We are an organization rooted in Nigeria with global reach and a diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on being open, inclusive, and collaborative and in providing a work environment that encourages our employees to be achieve their life and career goals.

Applications are invited for:

Title: 2022 Talent Pool Recruitment Programme - Sales and Marketing (Experienced Professionals)

Job Ref.: sfh-87649
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time
Department: Sales and Distribution

Experienced Professionals Programme

• SFH is desirous of creating a pool of talented experienced professionals. Qualified candidates will be tested and screened, and successful candidates will be invited to interviews for suitable positions that arise over the course of the year.

Requirements
Interested candidates must:

• Have a minimum of 5 O' level credits (including English & Mathematics) at ONE sitting
• Have graduated from the University with a Degree in Pharmacy or a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) or HND in Marketing and other related fields of study
• Must have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme 
• Must have a minimum of 5 years and maximum of 9 years post NYSC experience in a pharmaceutical commercial environment or sales related areas preferably
• Possession of a relevant Masters’ degree will give an added advantage
• Must be computer literate and proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite at the minimum. Other computer skills will be of added advantage
• Must possess relevant industry experience in the Pharmaceutical / Healthcare sector.

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Marketing and Sales skills
• Excellent skills for detailing of commercial healthcare products and commodities
• Ambitious and Outgoing
• Detail-oriented, organised and great with follow-up
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be familiar with the territory as assigned
• Ability to work under pressure
• Result Oriented
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Creativity / Innovation.

What We Offer

• SFH offers professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.
• For experienced professionals, we provide opportunities for each person to bring their skills, expertise, creativity and innovative ideas to the organisation and in turn find a place for continuous professional development, exposure and genuine impact.
• We thrive on innovation; therefore, we value professionals who are always bringing innovation to their work. We believe that as solution providers, innovation is a non-negotiable requirement for us to maintain our leadership position in the industry.
• You will also be joining an organisation that provides opportunity for collaboration across all strata of the organisation and supports the establishment of your professional reputation in the social development sector.

Compensation & Benefits

• The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented young professionals.

Application Closing Date
3rd February, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• All applications will be treated in confidence.
• Interested persons without the minimum requirements need not apply.  
• We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• SFH is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.