Experience

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  Sygen Pharmaceuticals Ltd

  • Nigeria

  • Area Manager - West

    • Jan 2023 - Present
    • Nigeria

    Responsible for developing and full implementation of business plan to deliver sales revenue volume and growth objectives of the Area.Key deliverables:1. Coordinate the sales activities in the Area to achieve the annual business objectives (market share, volumes, price, credit limits, credit cycle, turnover, etc.)2. Joint responsibility for achieving company customer service Level agreements - SLAs3. Overall responsibility for managing customer complaints within the Area Development and implementation of Area sales strategy and tactics.4. Ensure implementation of strategic sales activities and marketing campaigns within the region.5. Conduct all Company business in accordance with all regulations and Company policy and procedures.6. Define the territory boundaries and Area budget split.7. Manage the Regional Operational budget.8. Identify new business, channel growth opportunities and customer needs in the region to ensure sustainable growth.9. Managing and motivating the territory business development executives, ensuring their professional development, and carrying out semesterly appraisals.10. Joint responsibility for sales force effectiveness.11. Provide input for the region and business planning activities with focus on market trends, competitor behavior, and potential opportunities.

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  United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

  • Oyo State, Nigeria

  • Team Lead/Research Supervisor

    • Aug 2023 - Sep 2023
    • Oyo State, Nigeria

    1. Identified and managed data collectors for five LGAs is each of three states.2. Ensured Data collectors had and can use android smartphone to upload data (training will be provided on easy to use CTO/Survey module)Conduct translation of community facing research tool into local language.3. Developed and managed the field work plan of Data Collectors and keep International and National Consultants informed.4. Kept record of Data Collectors completed field notes for each FGD, and IDI (where applicable).5. Supported international consultants in conducting virtual KIIs and notes taking.Support national consultants in conducting virtual KII and notes taking6. Conducted KII with officials of the state government and NGOs, conduct health facility observation, and conduct/support FGDs .7. Ensured data collectors efficiently conduct FGDs and community KII (where delegated), in local language, and record responses in English language.8. Ensured data collectors efficiently conduct Exit Interviews, and KAB Surveys.9. Ensured Data collectors efficiently enter data into the CTO/Survey Module in English language as per their training.10. Cleaned Qualitative data in the CTO/Survey Module (training will be provided on easy to use module), and Clean quantitative data (Exit Interviews and KAB survey)11. Gleaned information from KII and FGDs, and add summaries/takeaways into the Evaluation Matrix (International Consultant will provide training on this Component) - using CTO/Survey Module. 12. Provided necessary support to National Consultant during field visit to Oyo State.13. Ensured travel logistics of Data Collectors are in place, in partnership with relevant UNFP officials.

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  Action Against Hunger UK

  • Yobe, Nigeria

  • Sanitation Marketing Specialist

    • Feb 2020 - Dec 2022
    • Yobe, Nigeria

    Accountable for developing strategies towards enabling communities achieve better health statuses through behavioral change, development and adoption of best sanitary and sanitation practices thus contributing towards the reduction of morbidity and mortality rates among pregnant/lactating women and children especially those under the age of 5 years.1. Implemented market-based sanitation using the 4Ps of marketing, behavior change communication and provide support in the implementation of sanitation marketing voucher subsidies with focus on the most vulnerable households in the community.2. Carried out community engagement in seeking the diverse views of women, men, girls and boys, children, youth, older persons and people with disabilities (PWDs) in line with age, gender and diversity mainstreaming in assessing needs, designing and developing sanitation facilities in line with Sphere Standards. 3. Supported in the development of learning/knowledge materials, capturing creative solutions and best practices for the overall WASH sector development.4. Participated as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of vendor and stakeholders.5. Monitored the constructions of subsidized household’s latrines by vendors with high quality materials which will be durable and cost effective in terms of maintenance.6. Established partnerships with government agencies, specifically, collaboration with ministry of health and ministry of environment of how to promote best health practices at community level7. Represented Action Against Hunger at local level WASH engagement and technical working groups with regards to Public Health promotion and NFI distribution.8. Ensured that the beneficiary user (women, men & children) particularly vulnerable individuals/groups are consulted on numbers, design and identification of location prior to implementation/construction of WASH Facilities.

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  ISN MEDICAL

  • Northwest Nigeria

  • Area Sales Manager

    • Nov 2017 - Jan 2020
    • Northwest Nigeria

    1. Provided operational support to the sales team; also responsible for inbound and/or outbound lead generation for new product sales.2. Sales forecasting, analytics, productivity, and other sales support functionsStrategic interface with Marketing team for effective execution of sales-oriented initiatives to deepen brand penetration3. Lead territory sales/strategy development and implementation to achieve sales targets.4. Developed and implemented effective sales strategies to drive team’s effectiveness on the job.5. Responsible for setting and driving target achievements of the team.6. Increased Coverage, Distribution and market penetration of the Diabetes Care Unit Brands (Accu-chek/Insulin); utilizing the sales process to achieve Volume, Value, profitability and cost savings-targets.7. Negotiated and closed deals with Key Customers over and above the Rep’s capacity in the open market and other wholesale Customers.8. Ensured Performance Management and Appraisal of team members to better utilize their strengths and motivate team. 9. Ensured effective Credit Control and management expectations are met or exceededInduction, onboarding, and training of new sales reps.

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  BIOFEM GROUP

  • Northcentral - Northwest, Nigeria

  • Senior Medical Representative

    • Feb 2013 - Oct 2017
    • Northcentral - Northwest, Nigeria

    Responsible for the Merck product portfolios within the Northern region of Nigeria with the following roles:1. Sales and Supply of the company’s pharmaceutical products to pharmacies, primary and tertiary health institutions within northwest region of Nigeria 2. Ensured proper product distribution among trade partners (distributors, wholesalers and retailers as well). 3. Periodic comprehensive reporting of activities..4. Managed allocated finance to cover assigned territory. 5. Managed territories under coverage.6.Developed new clients and leading these clients into becoming mega wholesalers or distributors.7. Increased brand awareness across the territory.8. Expanded and created awareness about the company's pharmaceutical products.9. constantly urpassed monthly sales target by 16%.10. Meticulously compiled feedbacks on competitors.11. Identified potential KOCs (Key Office Customers).12. Secured the awards of drug supply contracts with government health institutions and agencies.13. Organized and executed marketing and promotional activities all geared towards achieving brand awareness and creating demands.14. Embarked on health sensitization campaign together with colleagues within the region.

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  General Hospital Suleja

  • Niger, Nigeria

  • Counseling and Testing officer (HIV/AIDS)

    • Dec 2012 - Feb 2014
    • Niger, Nigeria

    i. Educate clients on HIV, AIDS and STD’s and their implications through different programs & policies.ii. Provide unbiased information on HIV testing to clients & explains the testing process in simple.Keep all the records, data about a patient confidential and safe.iv. Maintains a list of certifications of Rapid HIV Test.v. Conduct a report of risk assessment and explain the implications of risk behaviors to clients.vi. Prepare a medical follow up for critical cases that have high risk of HIV infection.vii. Screen pregnant women as part of their antenatal procedures.viii. Submit a monthly statistical report as required by the program supervisor to look after every client properly on time.