Job Ref: CMO – KVVPI / 001/12/2019
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer
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Duties and Responsibilities
Establishing market networks both locally and internationally;
Building a market data base for the vaccine products
Evaluating performance of products in the market;
Developing necessary interventions in order to sustain relevance of products in the market;
Developing sales and marketing strategies;
Undertaking market research surveys for products developed by the Institute;
Securing contracts with internal and external clients;
Developing business plans and strategies for marketing of products;
Determining product, price, and focused needs;
Preparation of annual work plans and budgets.
Liaising with the Legal Office on patenting and licensing;
Liaising with other service providers in the industry on marketing of vaccines products;
Supervise Staff;
Identifying marketing opportunities for products;
Drawing of policy documents on marketing.
Create, direct, and implement the Institute’s promotional programs to stimulate awareness and sales in particular market segments
Academic and Professional Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
A Master’s Degree in Business administration or a relevant field
Professional Certification in marketing is an added advantage
Be registered member of a Professional Body (Marketing) with a valid membership
Five (5) Years work experience in marketing in a private enterprise.
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on Leadership and integrity.
Skills and Abilities
Has ideally worked in a start-up or high-growth environment
Strong analytical skills
A proven leader with very strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Experienced in all elements of the marketing mix
Experienced in social media marketing
Creative and innovative; capable of driving the creation of new ideas
A strong strategic thinker with the ability to grasp and conceive business strategy
Strong decision-making and critical thinking skills
High energy and enthusiastic
High tolerance to ambiguity.
Ability to understand changing market dynamics, translating them into actionable strategies to achieve the Institute’s objectives.
NB: Candidates who had applied earlier need not to re-apply.
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