Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health NGOs in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV and AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, 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 to fill the positions below:
Position: Senior Officer, Medical Detailing (7 vacancies: Kaduna, Bauchi, Maiduguri, Lagos, Enugu, Makurdi and Calabar)
Ref: email to: sodkd@sfhnigeria.org for Kaduna; sodb@sfhnigeria.org for Bauchi, sodm@sfhnigeria.org for Maiduguri; sodlag@sfhnigeria.org for Lagos; sode@sfhnigeria.org for Enugu; sodmkd@sfhnigeria.org, sodcal@sfhnigeria.org for Calabar
Job Profile:
This is a full-time Senior Officer position reporting to the Territorial Manager. The desired candidate will, with support of the Field Programme Managers, plan, organize and implement various level of contraceptive updates and capacity building exercises with emphasis on the longer term methods (LTMs) such as IUCDs and Implants and make them available to trained providers. S/He will identify pharmacies and other appropriate outlets such as FP units of hospitals for sale of LTMs and ensure regular visits to partner facilities in order to make sure that there is availability of products at all times. In addition, s/he will collate and keep data base of FP providers and facilities in his/her sales territory, identify and select partum hemorrhage (PPH). Finally, s/he will provide support to partner provides in the appropriate use of misoprostol for prevention and treatment of PPH to reduce maternal mortality
Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position:
- 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 3 years post NYSC experience in a hospital environment or related to sales/distribution outlet.
- Understanding of the recent advances in Reproductive Health and Maternal Child Health (RH/MCH)
- Experience in planning and facilitation of training sessions for different service providers (Nurses, Midwives, Pharmacist 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
Compensation and Benefits:
The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivated and retain talented candidates
Method of Application:
A one page application letter using the position reference as subject, should be addressed to the Assistant Director-HR, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail add current contact address. This should be sent within not later than 26th August 2011 to the email address beside the job you are applying for. Do note that any applicants with multiple submissions in either of these channels will be disqualified. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
SFH is an equal opportunity employer
FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONG ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
