Nutrition Advisor at Nestle Nigeria Plc Full Time

Nestle Nigeria Plc is currently seeking for application from qualified applicants to fill the vacant position of Nutrition Advisor. interested and qualified applicants can apply via the details below

Nestle Nigeria Plc – As the Leading Nutrition Health and Wellness Company, we are committed to enhancing People’s lives, everywhere, every day. Infact enhancing lives will influence everything we do together.

A presence in more than 130 countries and factories in more than 80 research centres brings many global benefits. We believe in long term career development and appreciate how challenges and motivation will help you reach your potential. Nestle Nigeria Plc upholds the principle of Non- Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities in its recruitment processes.

We are seeking a skilled, reliable, efficient employee to join our growing organization in the capacity below:

Job Title: Nutrition Advisor (Multiple Slots)

Location: Across Nigeria
Position Type: One-Year Contract

Position Summary

• We are currently looking to hire Nutrition Advisors across multiple locations.
• S/he would assist in providing factual and scientific information on infant nutrition to Health Care Professionals (HCPs) in assigned territories based on identified needs, within the limits of the WHO/local and organizational codes.

Responsibilities
A day in the life of…

Business Development:

• Acting as a reliable source of information for infant products.
• Seeking and building strategic relations with Key HCPs.
• Identifying opportunities to ensure satisfaction of service levels based on need.
• Recommending investments and planning of activities for potential HCPs.

Issue Management/Problem Solving:

• Identifying issues preventing high performance in the territory and proffering relevant solutions.
• Monitoring of progress made, while working to implement and modify strategies to achieve objectives.
• Assisting with the implementation of the WHO Management System.

Territory Management:

• Recruiting and maintaining an updated HCP contact list, monitoring agreed call frequency, thus ensuring efficiency of coverage.
• Planning and executing coverage by means of maintaining cycle detailing and all other marketing strategies set by Management.
• Conducting regular trade checks to ensure WHO/local code compliance, product availability, market hygiene and completeness of product range, reporting competitive activities, stock levels and prices.

What will make you successful

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in either Nutrition / Dietetics or other Food-related Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Medical Sciences, or similar courses of study.
• 0 – 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Good knowledge and appreciation of the WHO/local code.
• Good relation-building/stakeholder-management skills and a great deal of professionalism in relating with expecting mothers.
• Quick learning agility and assimilation of nutrition standards and relevant products.
• Good time management and planning/organizational skills.
• Effective communication and decision-making skills.
• Leadership/Influence and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be proactive and creative/take initiative.
• Adaptability/flexibility.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

Application Closing Date
1st July, 2022.

Note

• We would be considering applicants as they apply, so please do not delay in submitting your application.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.