Posted on: Wed 05-05-2021

Lafiya Healthcare Limited - We are a technology team with expertise in business and technology who have developed a breakthrough in Satellite and TV whitespace Connectivity, Digital Telehealth and Fintech technology that will have a major impact in Africa, and the world. We have an MVP version of our technology and platforms.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Head, Business Development and Sales

Location: Lekki Phase I, Lagos

Employment Type: Full time

Job Details

• We are seeking a senior level Telecoms and healthcare executive who can provide credibility and open doors in the industry market and with investors.
• The ideal candidate will have a keen desire to work in a flexible start-up environment and make a major impact on healthcare industry.
• This position will work closely with the Founder as a senior member of the team.

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Build high quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives.
• Explore financial and non-financial reports and develop solutions or Improvements based on the analysis results.        
• Raise Capital, and lead the company’s effort to raise a new seed round from Angels and Early Stage VC's
• Represent company at investor events, exhibitions and conferences
• Research and submit applications to reputable incubator / accelerator program(s) that may fit our strategy.
• Lead process for grant and partnership applications
• Drive adoption of Lafiya products across the country
• Manage competition and threats in the marketplace, with constant evaluation of financial structure, capital strategy & strategic priorities, partnership and creating market value and sales strategy.
• Oversee and manage the social media handles of Lafiya
• Disrupt, innovate and continue to develop the business model ahead of the market.
• Drive and develop Lafiya Telehealth for efficient strategies, adoption and marketing
• Researches and leads marketing effort for all Lafiya products
• Represents to internal and external stakeholders, seeks outside partnerships and develops strategies to engage in collaborative telehealth agreements.
• Lead the vendor negotiation and contracting where outside capabilities are necessary to achieve the strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Health Sciences, Pharmacy or related courses
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development and 3 years as a management staff
• Degree in Business administration, marketing or training/certificate in enterprise development
• Proven ability to have developed a product in the past
• Ability to scan the business environment.

Skill Set:

• Proven organizational, analytical, and business development skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional presentation skills.
• Excellent judgment.
• Ability to effectively relate to a wide range of professionals.
• Ability to master new information on a regular basis.
• Must be loyal and dependable with a high level of integrity.
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint and a capacity to learn new program
• Strong business acumen.

Application Closing Date

18th May, 2021.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in PDF or word format and a Cover Letter on the email body to: [email protected]

Note

• Subject of the email should be position applied for.
• Your Name and Mobile Number should undersign the cover letter.
• Interview holds same week virtually.

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