Vacancies For Those With A Diploma/Degree In Marketing Or Medical Laboratory Sciences
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Department of Pathology
POST A: Marketing Officer
Qualifications and experience
- Diploma/Degree in Marketing or Medical Laboratory Sciences qualification
- 3 – 5 years of 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 are 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
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.
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)
The application documents should be sent as a single merged pdf file. The closing date for applications is 01 December 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.