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  • Posted: Nov 27, 2012
    Deadline: Dec 11, 2012
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    In 1965, Clark Abt expressed a single, noble goal-to create a world free of war and poverty. The visionary set to work establishing Abt Associates. Over the next half century, the company became known as a bold, innovative and effective agent of social change, committed to improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. Today, Abt ...
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    Nigeria Program Coordinator, ZINC/ORS

    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 detailng/sales teams, development of mass media communications, sponsorship of clinical seminars, etc
    • Conduct trainings for manufacturesr 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 informatlon 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 thatretailers 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 matertals, 
    • 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 deve!opmentprograms and dealing with donor communities. 
    • Good writing and communication skills.

     

    Method of Application

    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

    Closing date two weeks from date of publication 

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