Apply for the Medical Delegate role at Nestlé Infant Nutrition. Promote infant nutrition products with HCPs in Gqeberha, Mpumalanga, or Edenvale. 2+ years’ experience required. Closing 27 March 2026.
Job Summary
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Position Titles | Medical Delegate – Nutrition & Toddler |
| Company | Nestlé Infant Nutrition |
| Locations | Gqeberha (reporting office: East London), Gert Sibande District (Nelspruit/Mbombela), Edenvale |
| Job Type | Full-Time, Permanent |
| Industry | Pharmaceutical / Infant Nutrition |
| Qualification | B/BSc Dietetics, Nutrition, or Nursing degree |
| Experience | Minimum 2 years in Medical Delegate or pharmaceutical representative role |
| Application Deadline | 27 March 2026 |
| Salary | Market Related |
About Company
Nestlé Infant Nutrition is a global leader in infant and toddler nutrition, committed to supporting the first 1000 days of life. Nestlé builds trust with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and institutions by providing science-based products and solutions, ethical marketing, and professional advocacy to improve child health outcomes.
Job Overview
As a Medical Delegate, you will drive market share growth for Nestlé Infant Nutrition by promoting recommendations and advocacy of Nestlé products with HCPs and healthcare institutions (HCIs) in your assigned territory.
Your role balances ethical product advocacy, relationship building, territory management, and compliance with international codes, all while delivering professional, science-based insights to healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Product and Concept Detailing
- Apply professional negotiation skills to communicate product and concept knowledge
- Detail the Nestlé Infant Nutrition range to HCPs and institutions using evidence-based information
Territory Management
- Manage 250–300 HCPs and HCIs per assigned territory
- Execute master schedule planning, HCP call rate, and territory action plans
- Implement hybrid/remote interaction models
Compliance
- Ensure all activities comply with the WHO International Code for Breastmilk Substitutes, Nestlé instructions, and local codes
- Support leadership in maintaining compliance within the team
Advocacy
- Increase advocacy for Nestlé Infant Nutrition products and services
- Build strategic relationships with key contacts in private and government sectors
- Drive recommendation/advocacy at both HCP and institutional levels
Requirements
- Qualification: B/BSc Dietetics, Nutrition, or Nursing degree
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Medical Delegate or pharmaceutical representative
- Digital data management experience and MS Excel intermediate
- Valid and unendorsed driver’s license
- Fluent in Xhosa or Zulu (Gqeberha) or English (Mpumalanga / Edenvale)
- Strong planning, organizing, communication, and negotiation skills
- Self-starter, adaptable, solution-oriented, and result-driven
- Willingness to travel, including overnight trips
- Experience with virtual engagement
How to Apply
Submit your application online before 27 March 2026. Click the links below for the position you want to apply for:
Medical Delegate (Toddler) – Mpumalanga
Medical Delegate Nutrition -Gqeberha
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Only candidates meeting the educational and experience requirements will be considered
- Roles require travel and adherence to compliance and ethical standards
- Digital literacy and intermediate MS Excel skills are essential
