NIGERIA PROGRAM COORDINATOR

An international development organisation composed of a multi-disciplinary group of dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis and practical training services in more than 128 countries,seeks candidates for the USAID strengthening Health Outcomes through the private Sector(SHOPS) project in Nigeria.

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 continous supply of quality, affordable ORS and Zinc products in the Nigerian Market.

Develop MOUs with manufacturers and suppliers of ORS 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 PMVs, detailing pack, point of sale materials,etc.) Expansion of detailing/sales teams.

Education degree in parmacy or marketing.

At least five years of working experience in sales and marketing  in the pharmaceutical marketing industry in Nigeria.

Thorough understanding of Nigeria pharmaceutical industry and wholsale distribution systems.

Experience working in development programs and dealing with donor communities.

Good writing and communication skills