SALES & DISTRIBUTION OFFICERS Uganda Health Marketing Group

Organizational Description:
Uganda Health Marketing Group Ltd. (UHMG) is a Company Limited by Guarantee, whose vision is Vision is "A good life for all Ugandans". We envision a Ugandan society with good life, when products and services in Reproductive Health, HIV, Malaria and Child Health are accessible, affordable and effectively utilized by all those in need. Our Mission is" To improve the quality of life of Ugandans, through the provision of superior and affordable health care solutions." Our Core Values are; Integrity, Transparency, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence, Flexibility and Equity. UHMG is currently expanding and is seeking dynamic qualified individuals to fill the following positions as part of its team.


3. POSITION : SALES & DISTRIBUTION OFFICERS -2 POST
DUTY-STATION : PRODUCT FACILITY, UHMG"
WAREHOUSE REPORTS TO : DIRECTOR PRODUCT FACILITY (DPF)
Job Summary:
The primary responsibility of this position is to create linkages with district-based private sector outlets, under the DFID-funded project, for maximum product sales, and contribute towards the achievement of the sales distribution and collection targets of the Product Facility. The job holder is a key member of the team, and contributes to the operations of this business unit. The person for this position should have the capacity to work under minimum supervision, maintain systematic records, as well as ensuring the timely performance and completion of assignments, while upholding our Core Values.
This position requires a highly skilled person who has capacity in sales and distribution of health-care products. The person should be result-oriented, and have strong conceptual and analytical skills. The position requires a flexible and resilient person, willing to work for extended hours.
Essential Job Functions:
The Sales and Distribution Officer will be specifically responsible for the following tasks:-
1. Contribute towards the achievement of monthly value sales and collection and monthly product wise volume.
2. Undertake monthly and quarterly performance reviews of one's sales against planned targets.
3. Provide weekly market data/reports on progress of sales, strategy implementation and market intelligence.
4. Prepare and submit monthly report to Sales and Distribution Manager as per the report format provided.
5. Perform monthly field visits as per sales strategy plan, and ensure that the monthly field work plan provided includes the right mix of customers/providers' calls which will help achieve the set targets.
6. Undertake efficient distribution of FP (Family Planning) products to ensure country-wide coverage and organize timely servicing of all orders, including seeking approval of all dispatches from the warehouse.
7. Liaise with the directorate of social marketing to ensure product promotional materials are available to sales teams.
8. Contribute towards developing a 3-months rolling plan with targets and promotional plan for each sales person.
9. Submit daily, monthly reports and master visit cards in a timely manner.
10. Contribute to the 3-month rolling forecast to enable the Logistics and Procurement Manager ensure no stock- outs.

Job requirement

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors Degree/Diploma in Marketing & Business Administration. Experience in selling pharmaceutical products and other allied health care products is a must. Additional qualification in any of the health sciences will be an added advantage. Computer literate with knowledge of basic programs.
2 years experience managing sales and distribution of health care products in a medium sized organization. Robust understanding of pharmaceutical products and other allied health care products.
A Self starter, focused, disciplined, have the drive and dynamism to work under pressure with competing deadlines, and possess the ability to make an immediate impact. Possess excellent communication, advocacy, negotiation, interpersonal, analytical and result-oriented skills, experience in managing customers, and have the ability to discern and identify potential customers for the organizations' products. Good judgment, initiative, high sense of responsibility, tact, ability to plan, Organized, honest, with a high level of energy and integrity, and able to work under minimum supervision. Should be easily trainable, flexible, innovative, with good record keeping, communication, report-writing, and interpersonal skills. Have excellent interpersonal skills, able to relate with staff effectively and work with a multi-cultural team within the organization.

How to apply

Delivery Guidelines:
Send or deliver your CV, copies of certificates and cover letter clearly indicating position applied for on the "top left- hand side of the envelope" to: The Human Resources & Administration Manager, Uganda Health Marketing Group Ltd. (UHMG), Plot 20-21,27-28, Martyrs Crescent, Ntinda, or to P. O. Box 4553, Kampala; or use the following e-mail addresses for each of the positions respectively:
E-mail: lpmanager_vacancy@uhmg.org
E-mail: sdmanager_vacancy@uhmg.org
E-mail: sdofficers_vacancy@uhmg.org
E-mail: bofficers_vacancy@uhmg.org
E-mail: fofficer_vacancy@uhmg.org
E-mail: rassistants_vacancy@uhmg .org
E-mail: hapofficer_vacancy@uhmg.org

Email applications:
1. Should be sent to the email address
2. Applications should be less than 10MB. (This includes the Cover letter and the Resume).
3. The subject of the email should clearly reflect the position applied for as well as the applicant's full names.

i.e. REF: Vacant Position (Applicant's Name)
Note: Applications sent via e-mail should have all documents attached to one e-mail.
Application deadline: 4:30pm on 4th October 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
PLEASE DELIVER YOUR APPLICATIONS TO THE UHMG RECEPTION