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Job Title: Business Development Officer
Job Profile
- The Business Development Officer will play a critical role in driving the success of the SPARK Initiative by empowering Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs) to grow and manage sustainable businesses.
- The officer will provide strategic support through capacity building, technology integration, financial facilitation, and partnership development.
- This position focuses on fostering economic empowerment, promoting digital innovation, and ensuring financial sustainability within the PPMV franchise network.
Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:
- Enhance PPMV capacity in entrepreneurship and business management to grow sustainable small- and medium-scale businesses: Feedback and performance improvement of PPMVs after training (e.g., increased profitability, better inventory management).
- Facilitate the adoption of digital tools to enhance inventory management, reduce stockouts, and improve service quality: Percentage of PPMVs using digital tools for inventory management and customer engagement.
- Facilitate PPMVs’ access to microcredit and financial resources to sustain and grow their businesses: Number of PPMVs who successfully meet eligibility criteria for financing.
- Establish strategic partnerships and conduct market research to expand franchise opportunities and optimize operations: Documented success stories showcasing the impact of partnerships and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications / Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biological / Social Sciences -Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in business development, franchise management, or project management, preferably in the healthcare or retail sectors.
- Strong understanding of the PPMV landscape and healthcare systems in Nigeria.
- Familiarity with digital health tools and technology-driven business solutions.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Behavioural:
- Ability to engage professionally with stakeholders, including PCN, NAPPMED, PPMVs, financial institutions, government agencies, SMoH, and VMIO.
- Results-driven with a strong focus on meeting targets and deadlines.
- Demonstrates flexible thinking and adaptability.
- Exhibits high emotional intelligence in interactions and decision-making
Technical:
- Expertise in business and entrepreneurship development.
- Skilled in transferring knowledge through training or mentorship and effectively communicating intervention value.
- Strong industry knowledge with the ability to build customer loyalty and sustainable partnerships.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, fluent in English and local languages.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and business management software
Application Instructions:
The application deadline is on 23rd December, 2024 Qualified and interested candidates can: Click here to apply online. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.
Website:
Official Job Website: https://sfhnigeria.org/
Note:
Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
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Job Title: Business Development Officer
Job ID: sfh-55377
Location: Gombe
Job type: Full-time
Department: Programs
Job Profile
- The Business Development Officer will play a critical role in driving the success of the SPARK Initiative by empowering Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs) to grow and manage sustainable businesses.
- The officer will provide strategic support through capacity building, technology integration, financial facilitation, and partnership development.
- This position focuses on fostering economic empowerment, promoting digital innovation, and ensuring financial sustainability within the PPMV franchise network.
Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:
- Enhance PPMV capacity in entrepreneurship and business management to grow sustainable small- and medium-scale businesses: Feedback and performance improvement of PPMVs after training (e.g., increased profitability, better inventory management).
- Facilitate the adoption of digital tools to enhance inventory management, reduce stockouts, and improve service quality: Percentage of PPMVs using digital tools for inventory management and customer engagement.
- Facilitate PPMVs’ access to microcredit and financial resources to sustain and grow their businesses: Number of PPMVs who successfully meet eligibility criteria for financing.
- Establish strategic partnerships and conduct market research to expand franchise opportunities and optimize operations: Documented success stories showcasing the impact of partnerships and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications / Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biological / Social Sciences -Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in business development, franchise management, or project management, preferably in the healthcare or retail sectors.
- Strong understanding of the PPMV landscape and healthcare systems in Nigeria.
- Familiarity with digital health tools and technology-driven business solutions.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Behavioural:
- Ability to engage professionally with stakeholders, including PCN, NAPPMED, PPMVs, financial institutions, government agencies, SMoH, and VMIO.
- Results-driven with a strong focus on meeting targets and deadlines.
- Demonstrates flexible thinking and adaptability.
- Exhibits high emotional intelligence in interactions and decision-making
Technical:
- Expertise in business and entrepreneurship development.
- Skilled in transferring knowledge through training or mentorship and effectively communicating intervention value.
- Strong industry knowledge with the ability to build customer loyalty and sustainable partnerships.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, fluent in English and local languages.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and business management software
Application Instructions:
The application deadline is on 23rd December, 2024 Qualified and interested candidates can: Click here to apply online. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.
Website:
Official Job Website: https://sfhnigeria.org/
Note:
Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
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