Main Purpose Of The Job
To actively educate Health care professionals (HCPs)within your assigned territory on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months of life and the continuation of it for as long as possible after the introduction of complementary feeding.
When breastfeeding is not possible: To provide accurate and scientific information to HCPs based on expressed needs, about Infant Nutrition Products and services: their fact based features, advantages, benefits and their appropriate use within the WHO- Code or local legislation.
To provide accurate and factual information regarding the hazards/dangers linked to the use of inappropriate Breastmilk substitutes, i.e. Cow’s / Buffalo’s milk, rice water.
Bear in mind that the promotion and protection of breast feeding is important for the infant’s health. You are expected to refresh your knowledge on WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitute on a periodic basis.
Responsibilities
Identify and maintain a database of healthcare professionals in the assigned territory and visit them on an agreed frequency and cycle to share scientific information on products with them
Establish and build strategic relations with contacts in the healthcare system who can facilitate generation of prescriptions and/or recommendations
Conduct scientific seminars in the assigned territory
Visit pharmacy and trade outlets to ensure availability of products
Recommend innovative ways of passing scientific information to the contacts
Respond in a timely manner to all queries arising from the contacts
Requirements
Product knowledge
3 years sales experience including field based exposure
Sound negotiations skills
Financial implication and awareness
Fluent in English and local language
Healthcare stakeholder
Skills
Managing financials
Negotiation and influential skills
Execution of business plans
Communication
Developing and leading people
Planning and organization
Innovative and Proactive
Self-Starter
Analytical Skills
