Medical Detailer At Marie Stopes International (Accra, Ashanti Region and Eastern Region)

Job Description

MSI’s goal is to meet the needs of the underserved and dramatically improve access to the use of family planning and other reproductive health services. MSIG is part of Marie Stopes International’s Global Partnership, which operates in over 38 countries worldwide.

Description Of Job

Marie Stopes International Ghana (MSIG) has vacancy for well-organised, client-oriented and multi-tasked individuals with relevant qualifications and experience to occupy the positions listed below in the organisation.

Medical Detailer – (3) For Eastern, Greater and Ashanti Region/s

The Quality Sales Officer (Medical Detailer) shall perform tasks critical to the success of the project by ensuring the maintenance of quality standards, training of outlets, prospecting for sales within the Ghana Health Service outlets and maintaining strong relationships with these outlets to ensure regular supply of products.

Length of contract: Two (2) years (with possibility of extension)

Key Responsibilities Are To

  • Undertake regular site visits to all identified clients and submit feed back on the progress of the drug sales
  • Compile surveillance indicators for the Ghana Health Service and Pharmacies and use these to improve surveillance activities for drugs
  • Monitor quality standards and performance of drugs on the market and ensure high quality and high volume in each outlet
  • Build and maintain a strong working relationship with each outlet, private or Ghana Health Service
  • Ensure write-ups of major drugs or distribution shortfalls and interventions
  • Ensure all outlet assessments and quality audits are done
  • Arrange and ensure training for partner pharmacies

Qualification Required & Experience

  • HND or higher in Marketing or Sales Management
  • At least 3 years post national service experience in pharmaceutical sales
  • Experience in client relationship management

The Candidate Must Have

  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite and report writing
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Analytical and Results-oriented
  • Customer focused with good interpersonal skills to engage with people at all levels – government, donor and community
  • Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision
  • Honest, mature and reliable
  • Passionate about field work
  • Pro-Choice

This is a local position. Interested Non-Ghanaians must therefore have the necessary legal permits required to work in Ghana.

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants in the Eastern and Ashanti Regions are encouraged to apply. If you are applying from any of the two regions, please indicate your place or residence in the application letter.

Interested and qualified applicants should send their applications addressed to:

Head – Human Resource

Marie Stopes Int. Ghana

PMB 267

Accra

Or by e-mail through:-

[email protected]

Closing Date: 13th November, 2012