Demand Creation Manager Vacancies At Marie Stopes International Organisation Nigeria (MSION)


Posted on: Wed 20-08-2014

Marie Stopes International Organisation Nigeria (MSION) is a results-orientated Non Governmental Organisation that believes that women and men have the right to choose when they have children. MSION is part of Marie Stopes International Global Partnership which operates in 43 countries and is one of the largest Non-Governmental provider of family planning in the world. MSION uses modern management and marketing techniques to meet the needs of the underserved and dramatically improve access to high quality family planning and other reproductive health services in Nigeria.
The various post holders are required to demonstrate: Initiative, Energy, Persistence, Result orientation, Drive, Integrity, Enthusiasm and Commitment to personal development
Demand Creation Manager
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reporting to: Deputy Country Director
Duration of contract: 2 years (renewable)
Probationary period: 6 months
Overall Responsibility
• This role is part of the Programmes Operations Team responsible for the leadership of all demandcreation activities across the programme. Working closely with R, M&E, Programme Managers and
• Channel Leads and reporting to the DCD, the DCM analyses the behaviour of MSION's existing andpotential clients and develops cost effective strategies and action plans to ensure value for money on all demand creation activities through the network of MSION.CMMOs and partners.
Key Responsibilities:
• Leading the development of Demand Creation Strategies.
• Designing and delivering effective training to staff and partners.
• Development of effective marketing materials that provide excellent information in an appropriate format, promoting the brand and boosting client numbers.
• Clear communication to the whole team on progress against strategy and lessons learned.
Clinical and Training Officer  
Location: Benin City, Ogun, Lagos and Kano
Reporting To: Regional Manager
Duration of Contract: 2 years
Probationary Period: 6 months
Overall Responsibility:
Working with and reporting to the Regional Manager, the Clinical and Training Officer will be responsible for the mapping, facility audit, selection, trainings, undertaking supportive supervision and reporting, distribution of equipment and FP commodities, ensuring adherence to MSI quality standards in assigned specific states, referral systems and networking etc.
Qualification, Skills & Experience
• RN/RM, Diploma or degree in clinical nursing or midwifery.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in FP service delivery, supportive supervision and quality assessment; (Experience in long acting and permanent FP service delivery preferred).
• 3-5 years demonstrated technical knowledge and successful expertise in designing, managing clinical trainings in resource poor settings. Experience of LAPM would be a plus.
• Experience of DFID, USAID, and Gates funded projects, including working in a diverse team environment preferred.
• Familiarity with the different cultural, social and religious identities in Nigeria, international health, development issues and the international donor community.
• Excellent communications, presentation and negotiation skills. Ability to “sell” the services that MSN offers in a way that attracts franchisees to join the network.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Experience of working with private healthcare sector operators is desirable
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages.
• Willingness to frequently travel to project implementation sites.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should apply by email with CV and suitability statement as a single attachment to [email protected] not later than Tuesday 2nd September, 2014. The subject of the email should be the POSITION TITLE/LOCATION and the CV/Suitabilily statement should be saved in the appllcant's full name. Please note that applications that do not meet the above specification will be rejected. 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.