Midlands State University MSU

Marketing Officer

Sales & Marketing Jobs
Salary
TBA

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:

FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

Department of Pathology

Marketing Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities

Planning and developing a marketing strategy for the diagnostic laboratory and radiology unit in order to promote the image, brand awareness and services of the organisation.
Establishes and maintains effective relations and personal contact with existing and prospective clients including medical doctors and in private practice, hospital managers and hospital marketers as well as key suppliers and service providers.
Proactively marketing and selling diagnostic services to existing and prospective customers.
Participates in and represents the Pathology Centre in marketing to promote the image and services of the organisation.
Assists with product/service orientation and training of laboratory administrative staff to ensure they are familiarised with relevant laboratory/medical technology related terminology and telephone etiquette

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and experience

Diploma/Degree in Marketing or Medical Laboratory Sciences qualification
3 – 5 years relevant working experience (Preferably in the lab environment)
Computer literate
Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems (ISO 15189) will be an added advantage
Proven Sales and Marketing knowledge and skills is critical
Must be customer oriented – Client liaison is critical
Ability to maintain confidentiality and maintain ethical behaviour
Must have a valid class 4 driver’s license

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:

The Deputy Registrar (Human Resources)

Midlands State University

vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw

The application documents should be sent as a single merged pdf file. Closing date for applications is 01 July 2022.

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.

*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.