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 Job Title:   Marketing Officer
(Fresher Job Opportunities)

Organisation: Lancet Laboratories

Duty Station: Gulu,
Uganda 

About US:

Lancet Laboratories is one of the leading pathology laboratories
operating throughout Africa, providing vital diagnostic and monitoring
pathology services in South Africa, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique,
Nigeria, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. The Laboratory offers
the whole range of pathology services inclusive but not limited to chemistries,
Hematology, histology and cytology, microbiology, drug testing, occupational
health etc.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Proactively
marketing and selling Lancet Laboratories services to existing and prospective
customers to grow Lancet Laboratories’ market share.

·       
Contributes
to planning and developing public relations strategy for Lancet Laboratories in
order to promote the image, public awareness and services of the organisation.

·       
Establishes
and maintains effective relations and personal contact with existing and
prospective clients including medical doctors at hospitals and in private
practice, hospital managers and public relations officers as well as key
suppliers and service providers to ensure loyalty to the Lancet Laboratories
brand.

·       
Participates
in and represents Lancet Laboratories in public relations events such as
pharmaceutical days, medical aid days and hospital open days 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.

·       
Serves
as first point of contact between Lancet Laboratories and customers to address
a range of queries and complaints pertaining to laboratory services in order to
ensure swift resolution of issues and feedback to customers.

·       
Provides
information pertaining to new sales to laboratories to ensure that they are
aware and able to service the customer as per deliverables in sales and service
level agreements.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant must hold a Higher Diploma or degree in Marketing, Knowledge of
Medical Lab Technology is an added advantage.

·       
Able to
ride a motor bike and with  a Valid
Driving Permit

·       
2-3 years of related working experience

·       
Willing
to work in Eastern Uganda

·       
Ability
to work as part of a team

·       
Ability
to work in a pressured environment

·       
Accuracy

·       
Attention
To Detail

·       
Confidentiality
/ Sensitivity

·       
Follow
up of Incompletes

·       
Hand-eye
co-ordination

·       
Planning
and organising

·       
Problem
solving

·       
Rule
orientation

·       
Self-management

·       
Team
leader skills

·       
Good
communication skills

·       
Good
time keeper

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should submit their
Application, CV, certified ID copy, qualifications and proof of registration
with Allied Health (for the Technologists) and clearly indicate the position
you are applying for. To: Human Resource Manager, Lancet Laboratories Uganda
Limited, P.O Box 36335, Kampala. Or Hand deliver Lancet Laboratories Head
Quarters, North Park Plaza, Bweyogerere, Opposite Uganda National Bureau of
Standard (UNBS). Or Email: hr@lancet.co.ug

NB: Shortlisted candidates will be required to
undergo background checks and assessments.

Deadline: 30^th
September 2020

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