Provides support in managing the Marketing function for the Central Region

Grade 12 or relevant NQF level 4 qualification
Relevant Qualification
IT qualification advantageous

1-2 Yrs Supervisory Experience
5-8 Years Relevant Working Experience

Internet Knowledge Driven
Organisational policy procedures
Computer literate
Knowledge of Application Software
Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology field
Laboratory standards operating procedures and processes
Knowledge in Database Analysis
Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology

• Collate, implement, and manage marketing strategies for Central Region and surrounding areas to market services and ensure visibility of the Lancet brand with the aim of increasing revenue for the organisation.

• Prepares and presents weekly and monthly business reports in the prescribed format to Pathologist to ensure sharing of relevant and critical business information and analysis of trends and implementation of corrective measures where relevant.

• Plans, organises and coordinates functions aimed at providing continued training and education of medical professionals, to ensure improved service levels rendered by Lancet to its clients.

• Liaises with current and prospective funders to provide financial support for training and education initiatives to ensure continued financial support.

• Liaises closely with Client Doctors, Medical Professionals etc to implement trouble shooting initiatives to ensure Lancet does not lose its competitive edge in the market.

• Responsible for product/service orientation and training of new and existing staff to ensure they are familiarised with relevant laboratory/ medical technology related terminology and telephone etiquette.

• Laisse with supporting Doctor regarding Path portal, access, use, trouble shouting and new developments.

• Oversee financial aspects of the Central Region Marketing department

• Responsible for planning, co-ordination and overseeing of annual marketing budget of the Central region.
• Actively sources for new business opportunities / grow market share in Central Region, mines, occupational health, hospitals, clinics, veterinary, private / public partnerships etc

Ability to work in a pressured environment
Accountability
Building the brand
Business acumen
Communication
Creative thinking
Conflict management
Customer Orientation
Empathy
Ethical behaviour
Interpersonal skills
Networking/ Liaising skills
Planning and organising
Prioritisation skills
Problem solving
Professionalism
Results driven
Rule orientation
Supervisory skill
Team leader skills
Telephone etiquette
Time management
Trouble shooting
Presentation Skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Motivational skills
Ability to work unsupervised
Excellent Leadership skills
Managing Processes
Building relationships
Verbal and written communication
Influencing
Negotiating skills
Strategic thinking
Confidentiality
Building trust
Dynamism

Driver's license required
Marketing qualification required and minimum 5 years experience.
Previous management/supervisor experience required.