IRIS CONSULTING JOB VACANCIES

MONDAY 4, OCTOBER 2010
Written by OlamideMonday JobsOct 4, 2010

Our client, a Europe based company that is rapidly growing and specialized in disease control products is seeking to recruit an individual who is passionate about making a difference, working with precision and most of all speed of response

REGIONAL MANAGER (CENTRAL AFRICA)

KEY RESULT AREAS
Re porting to the Regional Director, the Regional Manager (Central Africa) will be based in Abuja and be part of the management team. The person must be prepared for extensive traveling in several Francophone Central African Countries. The person will also join a team responsible for the implementation of the Central African customer support public Health strategies and plans. The key result areas of this position include:
Responsible for meeting the set targets for the region as per the annual action plan and sales budgets
Provide leadership to the entire Public Health team comprised of areas manager
Ensure development of product knowledge on the job training for the Public Health department in collaboration with business unit
Ensure recruitment, training, development, maintenance, focus and appraisal of agents in the countries of responsibility
Manage agency agreements and contracts
Manage strategic relationships with donors, institutional clients, social marketing organizations and governmental organizations
Responsible for market research process, competitor and market trends
Participate in management meetings

KEY COMPETENCIES (SKILLS)
Have good oral and written communication and presentation skills in English, French in an added advantage
Are able to interact cross culturally
Have strong experience of negotiation at all levels within organizations
Are able to work under pressure, proactively and without supervision with a sense of urgency
Confidence to handle a variety of things whilst staying focused on results despite changing conditions
Have sharp analytical and planning skills and have an innovative approach to introducing new concepts to new or existing markets
Are a strong team leader who drives results by enrolling the commitment and buy-in of others?

CANDIDATE PROFILE
Willing to extensively travel in Central Africa
Have a degree/diploma in a Public Health related discipline. A masters in Public Health will be an added advantage
Have an advanced degree in business administration/leadership
Have at least 8-10 years experience within sales (mandatory) in a Public health, Pharmaceutical;, medical devices or inspective related field. Knowledge of water and sanitation sector an added advantage
Have proven sales experience with institutional clients, government organizations and NGO’s

TO APPLY
If you possess the above qualification and the drive to meet the challenges, please email your Cover letter and CV including a day time telephone contact, names and contracts of three referees tormcentralafrica@irisconsulting.info not later than October 6, 2010

Only short listed candidates will be contacted via email

WEBSITE: http://offcs.www.irisconsulting.info/index.php

JOB VACANCY AT LAGRAY CHEMECAL COMPANY

MONDAY 4, OCTOBER 2010

Written by OlamideMonday JobsOct 4, 2010

Our vision is to become Africa’s premier healthcare company, providing innovative and affordable health care solutions to the continent. Our hallmark is quality: in our products, our people and our processes. We are dedicated to developing, manufacturing and marketing high quality branded and generic pharmaceutical active ingredients and products that cure disease and enhance the quality of life. Our vision is to become Africa’s premier health care company, providing innovative and affordable healthcare solutions to the continent.

THE NEED:
As a result of her strategic market expansion initiative, the company urgently requires the services of a self motivated and result driven COUNTRY MANAGER to provide the springboard for the consolidation of her business in Nigeria

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
All candidates for employment at LaGray must have demonstrated ability to comfortable and effectively lead/work n a team environment, be adaptable to change, manage multiple priorities, have excellent analytical and problem solving skills and proficiency with computers and related software. Excellent oral and written communication skills, good interpersonal skill and a “Cap Do” attitude are imperative. A high of motivation and initiative is an expectation

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The successful candidate will report administratively to the company’s business partner in Nigeria and functionally to the Corporate Manager, Business Development based in Ghana. The key results areas will include:-
Creating a seamless interface between LaGaray and her business partner in Nigeria
Ensuring compliance with the regulatory requirements for the company’s brands
Building a strong sales and marketing team made up for highly mobile and motivated professionals
Establishing strong foothold for the company’ brands in the fiercely competitive strategies

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A good bachelor’s degree in pharmacy. Registration with the PCN and membership of the PSN are basic requirements for the job
A minimum of ten years marketing sales management experience with not less than two years at the senior management level
A through bred sales professional with track record of achievements in the management of the sales function and about two years in brand and product management
Must have an infectious “can do” attitude; willing and able to “walk the right rope” when required

TO APPLY
Candidates who possess the above minimum qualifications should forward their applications along with their CVs to:
The managing consultant
Almega consulting,
P.O. Box 8151,
Lagos island
Or online to: almegaconsulting.lgrecruitment@yahoo.com

Not later than two weeks from the date of this publication.

Only candidates who meet our stringent screening will be contacted.