Scope
Understanding of SA & SnA demographics, Health care delivery systems (Public, Private, Insurance, Autonomous Institutions), Immunization Program (vaccination schedule, AEFI, cold chain, New vaccine introduction, etc), National Programs associated with Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Clarity in concepts of Epidemiology, Health Economics and Clinical Research/Trials
Knowledge of relevant Health related Professional Societies within sub region
Updated on guidance from Regional WHO, NRAs, State Health Department; etc
Understanding of Regional / National epidemiological profile of current / future vaccine preventable diseases like Rotavirus Diarrhea; Pneumonia; Hepatitis A; Varicella; Pertussis; Meningitis; Rabies; Cervical Cancer; Dengue; Malaria; Tuberculosis; etc
Knowledge of ‘Who’s who’ (experts / Institutions) conducting or have potential to conduct epidemiological / clinical research

Medical Affairs
Provide scientific and technical expertise of the highest standards for local medical information, including interactions with Key External Experts (KEEs) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
Provide medical and scientific input and information for business strategy for SA & SnA region
Develop and sustain credible networking with appropriate Health Care Practitioners (HCP)
Plan, facilitate and conduct CMEs, symposia, trainings, workshops, scientific meetings, speakers’ tours, and other product specific campaigns and deliver scientific presentations with consistent messages for key products at these meetings, as required.
Support and deliver scientific presentations with consistent “on label” messages at Standalone Promotional Meetings (SPM) planned by Business colleagues.
Understand principles of, and support Scientific Engagement (SE) activities as per Medical Plans. Have clarity in understanding on Scientific Engagements and Promotional Code
Have clarity in understanding on Scientific Engagements and Promotional Code
Become an expert in at least 2 vaccine preventable diseases where GSK have brands and support all associated activities related to those brands
Be updated on scientific knowledge on vaccine preventable diseases; Company’s vaccines and its PI to ensure its ‘On Label’ communications on various platforms
Review and approve promotional, non-promotional and training materials in compliance with Company’s policies and local regulations.
Support in feasibility assessment of potential research sites, develop concept notes, proposals, budgets, data collection and monitoring tools for field studies.
Provide medical inputs into development and execution of brand strategy
Provide prompt and substantiated medical information responses to medical queries.