Medical Doctor – Africa Self‑Care Health Lead

About the role

The Medical Doctor – Africa will lead Reckitt’s Self‑Care health agenda across the continent, driving projects such as Nitro and Hippocrates. Acting as the medical bridge between science, healthcare professionals, policy makers and commercial teams, the role ensures evidence‑based advocacy and strategic partnerships to expand access to trusted health solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead medical strategy for Reckitt’s Africa health business, supporting Project Nitro to increase healthcare access.
• Partner with Professional Marketing to provide scientific leadership for HCP engagement, detailing, and educational programmes.
• Drive Project Hippocrates by engaging KOLs, medical associations, government bodies, payers and professional societies.
• Represent Reckitt at congresses, scientific meetings and CME programmes, delivering evidence‑based guidance.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance and supporting product registrations and safety initiatives.

Required profile

• MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) and registration with a recognised medical council (e.g., HPCSA).
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience and at least 2 years experience in the pharmaceutical/consumer health or related life‑sciences industry.
• Strong understanding of evidence‑based medicine, healthcare systems and policy across Africa.
• Experience working in a multi‑country African environment and engaging KOLs, medical associations and government stakeholders.

Required skills

• Evidence‑based medicine
• Data analytics
• Digital strategy and digital activation to HCPs
• Channel strategy
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Customer relationship management
• Global Medical Affairs
• Medical sales and clinical sales knowledge
• Scientific affairs

What we offer

• Inclusive culture with employee resource groups and wellbeing programmes, including parental benefits and mental‑health support.
• Global share plans and short‑term incentives aligned with Reckitt’s pay‑for‑performance philosophy.