Viva Afya Marketing Manager Job in Kenya

The Organisation:

Viva Afya Ltd is a healthcare organization whose objectives are to establish and provide management services for health clinics, known as Viva Afya Clinics, making them efficient and affordable for the low to middle income groups in urban centres. 

For more information visit www.vivaafya.co.ke

Position Title: Marketing Manager
 

Purpose
 

The marketing manager is responsible for drafting the marketing strategy and subsequently developing and executing marketing projects, lead generation programs, product launches, and client communications for the assigned markets and solutions.

In this role, he/she will be responsible for messaging that is on target, clear and compelling; a marketing mix that effectively reaches the target external audiences to generate interest and drive qualified leads that help grow the sales pipeline, while managing to a budget.

Specifically:-

• Devise and implement a Marketing Plan for Viva Afya Clinics’ specified customer segment to support the achievement of the overall Business Plan and the generation of increased income
• Understand the environment and structure in which Viva Afya operates and build a high performance sales team within the organization, consisting of community based sales agents and community-mobilisers
• Establish campaigns and communication strategies in liaison with staff technical experts.
• Develop new products for corporate and retail clients in each region.
• Develop and implementing clear, innovative and creative marketing and sales strategy for Viva Afya Clinics that are responsive to the Viva Afya’s customer segments.
• Implement new branding guidelines and manage the re-branding process for Viva Afya Clinics.

Qualifications, Skills and Experiences

• A good first degree or similar educational achievement- marketing focus preferred
• 2-3 years of work experience in sales, marketing or business development, with a preference for experience managing a marketing team in healthcare sector.
• Well-organised, good planner with experience of working to deadlines and budgets.
• Self starter and inquisitive
• Experience of marketing and selling services to consumers and business to business
• Analytical and strategic thinker, capable and experienced in developing and implementing tactical plans
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Confident communicator with people at all levels internally and externally with the ability to adapt communication to different audiences
• Willingness to travel

Please send your application with detailed CV to the Human Resources Manager, Viva Afya Ltd, recruit@vivaafya.co.ke by 31st January 2013