Area Manager, Public Health - Based in Nairobi
Reporting to the Regional Director of Public Health Africa, the incumbent will be responsible for growing the business of Public Health product lines in the assigned area within Southern Africa (Malawi, Mozambique, Angola and Zimbabwe).
- Meet
sales targets outlined in the annual budget and business plan for each
product in the assigned countries
- Meet
government entities on a regular basis to promote and advocate Vestergaard
Frandsen’s portfolio
- Identify,
evaluate and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and other
public health entities
- Responsible
for recruitment, training, development, maintenance, focus and appraisal
of agents with monthly reports in their respective countries of
responsibility
- In
some cases, support trials that are being done either by HQ or by country
for product registration and work with local research agencies for trials
of products for new diseases
Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in Business or equivalent
- Additional
degree / diploma in Public Health related discipline is an added advantage
- 5-8
years’ experience in sales and key account management in public health /
pharmaceutical area
- Excellent
communication skills in English, Portuguese knowledge is a considerable
advantage
- Extensive
travel required
Candidates must possess and exhibit the following core VF
values:
- Passioneering
- Innovative
challenger
- Speed
of response
- Deliver
with precision
If you meet the requirements mentioned above, please send your
cover letter and CV by 26th April 2013 to jobs-africa@vestergaard-frandsen.com
