Technical Officer - Marketing Job at Malaria Consortium - Nigeria

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Job Title: Technical Officer (Marketing)

Location: Anambra, Nigeria

Project: DFID Program / UNITAD Project

Organisation: Malaria Consortium

Recruiter: GRID Consulting Limited

The Technical Officer (Marketing) will oversee activities geared towards increasing the uptake of the enhanced RDTs in the private sector. The job holder will be responsible for developing and implementing a diagnostics marketing strategy for malaria diagnostics brands, targeted at both the providers and consumers. Additional key responsibilities include.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

•   Coordinating regular meeting with key stakeholders on the progress of the project towards gathering learning on stock, RDT results interpretation, adherence and over-treatment of ACTS.

•   Ensuring constant availability of quality assured diagnostics stock in the private sector pipeline by tracking orders, shipping, stocking and providing information on commodities as they move from manufacturers to the importers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers and end–users.

•   Working with importers, distributors and healthcare providers to improve access to good quality malaria diagnostics. Working with the Regional BCC specialist to develop IEC materials and a BCC campaign.

•   Monitoring market price of the enhanced product. Monitoring and supervision of sub contracted marketing activities.

Candidates should possess the following:

•   Bachelor's degree in International health or other related discipline with a Post-Graduate qualification in one of; Procurement, Marketing or Business management is required for this post.

•   The job holder must be familiar with the Nigerian Health Sector and the operations of the Ministry of Health. S/he must have a minimum of 3-years' experience, prior experience managing large scale programmes and strong interpersonal and negotiating skills.

•   Excellent report writing and presentation skills are required for this position.

About the Organisation: Malaria Consortium is the world's leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the control of malaria, we apply our depth of technical expertise and practical experience to develop smarter solutions that improve and save lives. Beyond malaria, we work to control childhood illnesses, with a new focus on treating and preventing neglected tropical diseases.

Procedure for Application:    

Interested and qualified applicant should apply online with a cover letter addressing your suitability for the post and a CV.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: Friday, 8th March 2013.

Interviews will commence thereafter.

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