Physician Engagement Associate
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026.
At mPharma, we start and end our day thinking about how we can enable patients to afford their medications. We’re a small but growing team of 400+ members, headquartered in Accra, Ghana, backed by mission-driven investors. We’ve joined hands with third-party payers, drug manufacturers, and healthcare providers to develop products and services that improve access to affordable, quality medicines, health products and healthcare services. In only a few years, we’ve provided affordable high-quality healthcare to hundreds of thousands of patients across four African countries (Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Benin).
Position Description
mPharma Pharmaceuticals Limited is looking for a highly motivated, proactive and results-driven Physician Engagement Associate to support the growth and expansion of its Weight Management Program in Kumasi. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with doctors, hospitals, clinics and other healthcare professionals to increase awareness, participation and patient referrals to the programme. A key part of this role will involve conducting regular visits to healthcare facilities, engaging and onboarding qualified physicians, introducing them to the programme and encouraging appropriate patient referrals. The associate will also work closely with the central programme team to coordinate patient referrals, consultations, prescription processing and treatment fulfillment. The ideal candidate must be a licensed pharmacist with relevant industry experience, strong communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Physician Engagement and Relationship Management
- Identify, visit and establish relationships with doctors, specialists, hospitals, clinics and other healthcare professionals across Kumasi and the Ashanti region.
- Introduce healthcare professionals to the Weight Management Program, explaining its objectives, clinical approach, patient journey and available services.
- Recruit and onboard qualified physicians to participate in the programme.
- Maintain regular engagement with onboarded physicians to encourage consistent participation and patient referrals.
- Build and maintain a database of participating doctors, healthcare facilities and prospective partners.
- Organise meetings and educational sessions to strengthen relationships with healthcare professionals.
Business Development and Programme Growth
- Identify opportunities to expand the programme's reach within hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and other healthcare institutions in Kumasi and beyond.
- Develop and implement practical strategies to increase physician participation and generate patient referrals.
- Work towards agreed monthly targets for physician onboarding, active referring doctors and patient enrollment.
- Identify potential partnerships with hospitals, medical centers, wellness organizations and other relevant stakeholders.
- Support community outreach and health awareness activities to increase programme visibility.
- Provide regular feedback on market opportunities, competitor activities and challenges affecting programme growth.
Professional and Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain professional conduct when engaging doctors, patients and healthcare institutions.
- Ensure that all programme activities comply with applicable pharmacy, healthcare and regulatory requirements.
- Operate within the professional scope of practice and ensure that clinical decisions remain the responsibility of appropriately qualified healthcare professionals.
- Protect confidential patient and company information at all times.
Our Ideal Candidate
- A licensed pharmacist with a passion for improving access to quality healthcare.
- A proactive and results-oriented individual with a strong interest in business development and healthcare partnerships.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage doctors, hospital administrators and other healthcare professionals.
- Confident and comfortable conducting regular hospital and clinic visits.
- Strong relationship-building, networking and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage field activities and deliver results with minimal supervision.
- Good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare environment in Ghana.
- Strong organisational, planning and time-management skills.
- Ability to identify business opportunities and develop practical strategies to achieve growth targets.
- Strong reporting, documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Willingness to travel within Kumasi and surrounding areas for physician and institutional engagement.
- A high level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from a recognized institution.
- Must be a registered and licensed pharmacist in good standing with the Pharmacy Council of Ghana.
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience in pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical sales, medical detailing, healthcare business development or a related field.
- Must currently reside in Kumasi, Ghana.
- Previous experience engaging doctors, hospitals, clinics or other healthcare professionals will be an advantage.
- Good knowledge of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry in Ghana.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Google Workspace and basic reporting tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage field activities and meet agreed performance targets.