Pharma-Deko Plc Graduate recruitment, November 2014
Pharma-Deko Plc is a reputable pharmaceutical/consumer manufacturing company, with over 50 years history in the manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceutical and healthcare consumer products.
Among the company’s range of products include PARKALIN cough range, VITACEE (syrup &drops), PHARDOL drops, REVITONE blood tonic, HEXEDENE mouth wash, BRETT mouth wash, sugar free SANS cream soda etc.
As a result of growth and expansion, we require a competent, highly motivated and dedicated individual to fill the below position:
Job Title: Management Trainee Programme
Location: Lagos
Relevance (Key Responsibilities)
- Pharma-Deko Plc Management Trainee Program is designed for fresh graduates in order to train and develop them as future leaders in the Finance, Human Resources, Logistics, Production, Regulatory, Sales and Marketing functions.
- The program stretches over a period of twelve months in which selected graduates will be rotated in various technical job functions with evaluation of progress at various intervals.
- The programme shall be base on practical learning and coaching; real assignments and responsibilities; as well as real results with focus on the contemporary Global economic challenges.
- Selected graduates will initially be based at our office/factory site in Agbara Ogun state and after a successful year of traineeship, Candidate will be given a permanent employment with the Company.
Qualification
- A minimum of B.Sc (second class lower)/HND (upper credit) or its equivalent in any of the following field: Management & social Science, Pharmacy, Engineering and Biological Sciences
- NYSC discharge certificate
- Less than 2 years post graduate working experience
- Maximum of 26 years of age by December 2014
- Computer literate, able to use Microsoft office applications
- Excellent communication/presentation skills, drive and integrity will be required
- Fluency in English is compulsory; fluency in other International Language is an added advantage
- Must be open to relocation within Nigeria and be flexible to travel on short business assignments.
- Passion to understand the FMCG marketplace.
Job Title: Project Accountant
Location: Lagos
Relevance (Key Responsibilities)
- Successful Candidate shall collaborate with departmental heads
in order to review and validate the financial schedules and cost/benefit
analysis within the project investment appraisals and P1 Rs prior to
submission for approval; and monitor such investments after approval.
- He / she shall ensure compliance of all accounting system,
procedures and reports with established accounting standards and
procedures in compliance with all government regulations and
International Financial Reporting Standards as approved by the
Management of the Company.
- In addition to above, he/she shall be responsible for the
preparation of annual budgets, monthly management account and variance
analysis and make recommendations to management when and where
necessary.
Qualification and Experience Required
- B.Sc or HND in Accounting or other related field
- Candidate must be ACA qualified
- 5 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Operations.
- Applicant must not be more than 40 years old
- Computer literacy and prior working knowledge of Accounting based software.
- Applicant must be able to demonstrate technical skills, integrity and confidentiality.
- A thorough and meticulous person with inquisitive/innovative mind
Job Title: Area Trade Marketing Manager
Location: Lagos
Relevance (Key Responsibilities)
- Core responsibility is to lead and manage a team of sales force
effectively to achieve sales target and other selling and distribution
objectives.
- Successful Candidate must be able to develop a regional
marketing/sales plan and execute same. He/She is expected to be the
Chief Business Manager for his/her region/territories.
Qualification
- A minimum of B.Pharm or its equivalent
- A registered member of the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria
- Minimum of 5 years cognate experience, 3 of which must be in sales management
- Excellent communication/presentation skills, drive and integrity will be required
- Computer literate, able to use Microsoft office applications including power point.
- Age not less than 35 years
- A valid Drivers’ License with driving experience
- Must be ready to work in any part of the Country
Job Title: Marketing Manager
Location: Lagos
Relevance (Key Responsibilities)
- The Candidates shall solely be responsible for marketing, public
relations, advertising, branding, and more importantly improvement in
sales of the Company’s product (Pharma and Consumer)
- He/She shall be responsible for the development of pricing
strategies and long term marketing strategy for the company with the aim
of maximizing the Organisation’s profits or market share while ensuring
the customers are satisfied
- Successful candidates shall oversee product development as well
as monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services
Qualification and Experience Required
- A minimum of B.Sc Degree in Marketing or related field
- A minimum of 5 years cognate experience in similar position with proven track records of achievement in an Organisation
- Applicant must not be more than 40 years old
- Fluency in English Language, excellent articulation and
communication skills as well as ability to draft correspondence and
reports are key
- Applicant must be able to demonstrate technical skills, integrity and confidentiality needed to carry out the Job.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office Excel and Power Point
- Flexibility in attending remotely to any issue that might come up after typical working hours
- A good knowledge of the Manufacturing Industry will be an added advantage
Job Title: Trade Marketing Representative
Location: Lagos
Relevance (Key Responsibilities)
- Successful Candidate shall be responsible for the development of
a robust trade territory as well as a sales plan which is capable of
delivering market share and volumes needed to meet the company
objectives.
- Successful Candidate shall also be responsible for the
development of strategies for effective and constructive solutions to
challenges/obstacles in making our products present and visible in open
markets, pharmacy stores, distribution outlets, eateries, hotels,
supermarkets, events/gatherings etc.
Qualification
- A minimum of B.Sc./HND in any discipline
- NYSC discharge certificate
- A valid Drivers' License with driving experience
- Minimum of 2 years cognate experience in Sales Operation and Business Development
- Age between 25-30 years
- Computer literate, able to use Microsoft office applications
- Excellent communication/presentation skills, drive and integrity will be required
- Fluency in the major Nigerian languages is an added advantage
- Must be ready to work in any part of the country
Job Title: Executive Assistant to the Managing Director
Location: Lagos
Relevance (Key Responsibilities)
- The Candidates shall provide high level of Strategic,
Administrative and Professional supports to the Managing Director for
the purpose of effective and efficient Management of the Organisation
- He/She shall manage and maintain the Managing Director’s
extremely busy and constantly changing diaries as well as liaise with
the Board Members, Company Secretary and others within the framework
approved by the Managing Director on his behalf
- Successful candidates shall be responsible for the coordination
of reports from various Executives and Departmental Heads, review and
analyse such reports and flag issues of urgency to the Managing
Director’s attention.
Qualification and Experience Required
- A minimum of B.Sc Degree in Social Science or related qualification
- A minimum of 5 years cognate experience in similar position with proven track records of achievement in a large organisation
- Applicant must not be more than 35 years old
- Fluency in English Language, excellent articulation and
communication skills as well as ability to draft correspondence and
reports are key
- Applicant must be able to demonstrate technical skills, integrity and confidentiality needed to carry out the Job.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office Excel and Power Point
- Flexibility in attending remotely to any issue that might come up after typical working hours
- A good knowledge of the Manufacturing Industry will be an added advantage
Job Title: Technical Head
Location: Lagos
Relevance (Key Responsibilities)
- Successful Candidate shall manage the engineering functions of
the factory and the facilities available in such a manner that
efficiency and availability targets are met.
- Also, he/she shall be responsible for coordinating Maintenance
for Machines and Facilities as Scheduled and that the Maintenance
expenditure is contained within the approved budget.
- Successful Candidates shall be responsible for ensuring that
long term facilities plans and Machine procurement are aligned with the
business strategy.
- Other responsibilities include ensuring that Safety standards
are adhered to, Safeguard well controlled utility bills, Specify system
requirement or direct modification of parts to ensure conformance
optimum performance of machinery/aid smooth production run, Research,
design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain machinery/equipment,
systems and processes to meet production requirements etc
Qualification and Experience Required
- B.Eng or HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 8 years of relevant extensive experience in FMCG or Food Manufacturing industry.
- Candidate must have Canning and Bottling Line experience
- Applicant must not be more than 40 years old
- Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Leadership skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Good Communication and interpersonal skills
Job Title: Chemical Analyst
Location: Lagos
Relevance (Key Responsibilities)
- Successful candidate shall be responsible for carrying out world
class physical and chemical analytical evaluation for Raw, Intermediate
and Finished products to reflect their true quality integrity in
accordance with the Company requirement and other international
compendia.
- He/She shall coordinate preparation, standardization and
documentation of volumetric solution and other analytical reagents to
ensure testing accuracy and reliability.
- He/She also shall partake in the generation/development of
Testing Specification, Monographs, Standard Operating Procedures,
Analytical Testing procedures and Equipment Operation & Calibration
Procedures.
Qualification and Experience Required
- BSc or HND in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Industrial Chemistry
- 3 years of relevant experience in Food Manufacturing and/or Pharmaceutical Production Operations
- Applicant must not be more than 35 years old
- Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Applicant must be able to demonstrate technical skills, integrity and confidentiality
- A thorough and meticulous person with inquisitive/innovative mind
How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward current their curriculum vitae; cover letter/application letter stating achievements/profile, career development and current remuneration; and a recent photograph to:
[email protected] (using the position applied for as the subject of the mail)
Or
The Human Resources Manager,
Pharma-Deko Plc,
P.O. Box 1479,
Apapa-Lagos.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline 10th December, 2014