Job description
As required by the WHO Code of Ethics on Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes, as well as the Local Code, and to give effect to the Code, the use of Infant Nutrition products, is increasingly being driven by prescription and recommendation from the medical and health profession.
They represent the only target audience to which the Infant Nutrition Industry members can communicate and provide information regarding the benefits of Promasidor Infant Nutrition Products.
The most important person in this communication process therefore is the medical representative (detailer or delegate) He or she is the representative of the company in the face – to -face communication with the medical and health professionals. This is important to build a climate of confidence in which the features and benefits of the Company’ specific product or services can be considered.
In this context, the company medical delegate acts as the first line ambassadors of the Company to demonstrate the company’s commitment to the WHO Code of Ethics and related guidelines and policies.
It is pertinent that the profile, training and motivation of the medical delegates are in line with these expectations.
This document takes into account the need to maximise the contribution of each Company’s medical delegate to the overall company objective while still being ethical.
PROFILE
Personality: Trustworthy, responsible, respectful, full of integrity, commitment to health and nutrition of infants. Positive and strong work ethic, accurate reporting and punctual.
Reference Number
MD072016
Key Responsibilities
Business Development Be a reliable source of information on products to HCPs.
Explore and build strategic relationship with HCPs for business growth
Recommend investments and plan of activities to potential contacts
Identify opportunities for new business.
Monitor product availability in the territory
Monitor and benchmark competition
Work within approved budget
Issues management
Identify issues that hinder performance in the territory and offer solutions
Implement the WHO Code guideline and recommendations.
Territory Management
Build a reliable and regularly updated list of contacts
Ensure an effective coverage of assigned territory
Ensure contact does not exist with pregnant and nursing mothers
Regularly carry out market surveillance to ensure availability of product range, price maintenance, and monitor competitive activities
Job Requirements
Education:
BSc Hons. in the following courses, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Dietetics, Nursing, Pharmacy, Home Economic, Medicine
Experience:
One to two years’ experience in a similar role.
Key Competency and Skills Requirements
Sound technical and scientific knowledge (including competition)
Effective oral and written communication ability
Flexible and easily adapts to changing job demands
Drive and high level of initiative
Computer literate.
Transparency and high ethical standards
Ability to drive with a valid driver’s license
Remuneration: Understands that his / her remuneration will not be linked to Infant formula sales
Mobility:
Should be based in the Eastern Region of Nigeria preferably, Enugu, Anambra, Asaba, Imo, Abia or Ebonyi. The incumbent should also be prepared to be based anywhere in the country or and travel extensively.
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