• Company: mPharma
• Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
• State: Lusaka
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job category: NGO Jobs in Zambia

We’re looking for ambitious business development professionals who are driven to tackle some of the most difficult challenges facing healthcare today. As the Provider Engagement Associate, you will be managed by the Provider Engagement Lead and you will contribute towards scaling up our business across providers (hospitals/pharmacies) in Zambia. The Provider Engagement team is the face of mPharma to our providers, and this team leads the business development, strategic assessment and onboarding of all our providers. This role offers great exposure to key stakeholders in the healthcare industry, as well as the opportunity to progress your career with a leading and award-winning healthcare startup.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and manage a pipeline of providers and communicate the business benefits of mPharma to them.
• Build and maintain relationships with providers through meetings and events.
• Manage the signup and onboarding of provider from initial engagements to delivery of the 1st batch of drugs.
• Identify new business development opportunities with providers.
• Work with our product and procurement teams to develop and update our key marketing and communications materials.

Applicants must have:

• The enthusiasm to work with an early stage start-up, commitment to helping us grow, and passion about healthcare in Africa demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and command respect.
• Thrives in a matrix environment which requires working with multiple teams internally (this role will liaise with our Customer Services, Technical and Purchasing teams)
• Is passionate about healthcare and has a strong understanding of the dynamics of the healthcare and/or pharmaceutical industry (knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing and/or health insurance desirable)
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude that requires minimal supervision

Credentials:

• University graduate with a minimum upper second class (3.2 GPA and above)
• 1-5 years work experience (can include internships)
• Spotless personal background
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic team

Admin:

This position reports to the Provider Engagement Lead.

This position is offered with a competitive salary and stock options.

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, please email your current CV and cover letter describing why you are interested in working with mPharma and how you would make a good addition to our team to [email protected]. Please use the subject line “PE Associate – Zambia – (Your Name)”.