Marie Stopes International Organisation Nigeria (MSION) is a results-oriented Social Business, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide reproductive health care and allied services. MSION’s goal is to meet the needs of underserved Nigerians and dramatically improve access and use of a range of reproductive health services.

MSION is part of Marie Stopes International’s Global Partnership which is in over 37 countries worldwide.  

The incumbent will use:

￭ initiative        ￭ energy          ￭ persistence               ￭ results orientation

￭ drive             ￭ integrity         ￭ enthusiasm               ￭ commitment to personal development       

To further MSI’s partnership mission: enabling individuals to have children by choice not chance.

Summary of the role:

MSION intends to expand its products portfolio to include Lifestyle / Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare (S&RH) products, to compliment current MA products (Misoclear and Mariprist).

This will take off in Q1 2019 with launch of “Fire Brand” Condom and Back-Up (Emergency Contraceptive).

The aim is to consistently grow the business with planned new launches including Tadalafil & Tadalafil + Depoxetine (for Erectile Dysfunction), delayed-sprays and gels for men (for premature ejaculation), Pregnancy Test Strips and Ovulation Kit (for women), and also other routinely used medical consumables, including syringes & needles, gloves, and catheters.

This planned expansion under the social marketing (SM) channel is in alignment with the MISION to deliver a sales income of +10M GBP by 2024 that will ensure sustainability and profitability.

Key success factor to achieving this is accurate market analysis that will include details on the market characteristics (market size and growth-revenue, units, prescriptions, days of therapy, patient types, market share development, number of competitors, market trends, market attractiveness etc); competitor’s characteristics (product characteristics, competitor marketing strategies, sales force activities, pricing analysis); consumer characterization (desires and unmet needs). Based on the above, the Marketing Manager will support the social marketing channel of MSION by delivering on the following key responsibilities and corresponding KPIs:

Work as One MSION

• You contribute, use, and share accurate data and evidence to improve understanding, insight and decision-making across MSI, enabling us to maximize our ability to influence others
• You share relevant knowledge, expertise and resources to strengthen teamwork and prevent duplication of effort
• You actively work as part of a team, providing support and flexibility to colleagues, demonstrating fairness, understanding and respect for all people and cultures.

Show courage, authenticity and integrity

• You hold yourself accountable for the decisions you make and the behaviours you demonstrate
• You are courageous in challenging others and taking appropriate managed risks.

Develop and grow

• You seek feedback to enable greater self-awareness and provide the same to others in a way which inspires them to be even more effective
• You manage your career development including keeping your knowledge and skills up to date.

Deliver excellence, always

• You strive to consistently meet and exceed expectations, putting clients at the centre of everything, and implement smarter, more efficient ways of performing your role
• You build and maintain effective long-term working relationships with all stakeholders, and are a true MSION ambassador.

Leadership (For Leaders only)

• You inspire individuals and teams, through situational leadership, providing clear direction
• You seek and provide opportunities which motivate team members, helping to develop skills and potential whilst strengthening our talent and succession pipeline
• You are aware of emerging developments in our sector, demonstrating strategic insight about our clients and business and encourage this in your team
• You articulate a vision of the future which inspires and excites others.

MSION CORE VALUES:

• Mission driven: With unwavering commitment, we exist to empower women and men to have children by choice not chance
• Client centered: We are passionate about our clients and dedicate our efforts to delivering agreed objectives to the highest possible quality
• Accountable: We are accountable for our actions and take responsibility for everything we do to ensure long term sustainability and increased impact
• Courageous: We recruit and nurture talented, passionate and brave people who have the courage to push boundaries, make tough decisions and challenge others in line with our mission.

Qualifications, Capabilities/Skills and Experience

• A First Degree in Pharmacy, with post graduate degree in marketing/marketing communication, and technical expertise in marketing in a commercial organization.
• A background in managing Pharmaceuticals (POMs & OTCs), and particularly sexual and reproductive healthcare (S&RH) products, is an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Analytical and strategic thinker
• Excellent writing, organizational, teamwork and multitasking capabilities, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good people and communication abilities including training and skills.
• Ability to work well with others in team environments.
• Ability to manage a high-level workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Prochoice.