Job Vacancies in a Leading Healthcare Consulting Company

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Hamilton Lloyd and Associates - Our client, a leader in Healthcare Consulting. Due to internal vacancies, they are looking for the services of a qualified candidate to fill the positions below:   Job Title: Senior Project Associates Location: Lagos Job Summary

• The Senior Project Associates is to contribute to the sourcing, planning and co-ordination of the company’s projects from inception to completion, and in some cases post project follow –up.
• The incumbent shall originate, develop and deliver business prospects and potential projects from private sector and public sector clients.
• He/she shall provide administrative and organizational support to the managing partner as an executive assistant; including active participation in negotiations and delivery of contracts and client engagement.
• The incumbent shall ensure projects and programmes are driven and achieved within defined budgets and to specified standards of quality and performance. He/she will be responsible for forward planning of the projects, project cost and engagement control systems.
• The Senior Project Associates shall support and enhance the sustenance pf exceptionally high performance standard in the company business.

Job Responsibilities Business Development and Client Service

• New Business Development: sourcing, nurturing and originating business prospects with coverage for all Nigeria; acting as a point of contact for existing and prospective client; sourcing new business, developing business prospects, closing deals, managing relationship with external contacts including clients, consultants and supplier.
• New Prospect Development: research, produce and submit concept papers, solicited and unsolicited project proposals, public and private sector expression of interested(EOI), request for proposal (RFP), competitive bid tenders(CBT) whilst ensuring submitted proposals and bids are fully compliant and contain all requested documentation.
• Project Development Administration:
  • Receive, evaluate and deal appropriately with prospective project correspondence (posting and emailing) including an element of autonomous decision – making based on the company practice.
  • Responsible for follow up enquiries and information requests related to project development work in a timely, efficient and effective manner.
  • Define, articulate and submit final technical and financial proposals based on a work budget costing, professional fees and third party expenses for prospective projects.
  • Assist with negotiation, agreements and closing financial aspects of engagements based on standard company’s charge out rates.
  • Assist with all aspect of the new project team’s mobilization with monitoring of financial records relating to expenditure
  • Prepare initial kick off workshop) presentation for prospective projects using MS Visio, word, PowerPoint and excel

Project Organisation and Management:

• A research, draft and produce high quality project output deliverables: project initiation report, assessment report, gap analysis, outline strategic business case, investment memorandum, training curriculum, business process manual, financial model, etc. based on specific request from clients.
• Contribute to administrative aspects of the company’s project work through oversight and line management of project assistants and support staff by setting deadlines, guidance in collation and compiling information required for reports, preparation and production of reports, direction in conducting library and internet based research and production of PowerPoint presentation.
• Plan and organize project functions including liaison with the company’s employees (internally) client supplier, consultant and other stakeholders (externally) as appropriate.
• Manage clients and external consultants; establish with strengthen client relationships with a focus on excellence.
• Organise project team meetings and teleconferences; attend and prepare meeting minute, agendas and relevant paperwork; ensure documents are distributed in a timely fashion; ensure issues and risks and escalated promptly.

Executive Assistant to Managing Director:

• Work closely with managing partners for successful delivery on client assignments engagement and contracts
• Ensure urgent enquires and matters are passed to Managing Partner (accurately and promptly) organized travel and accommodation requirement.
• Schedule internal and external appointments
• Act as first point of contact for clients, visitors and general public getting in touch with md
• Handle managing partner’s correspondence (phone calls, post and emails) appropriately
• Draft responses for correspondence for approval of the Managing Partner) using an element of autonomous decision making based on the company standards

Person Specification

• Education: First degree (minimum of second class upper division) from a “top drawer” university with demonstrable record of academic achievement
• Postgraduate qualification(s) or an MBA from a first –tier business school
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years with an international organisation

Job Competencies:

• Good understanding of English with confident language fluency that confers strong public representation and communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills; a good team player.
• Must have pleasant telephone and email etiquette
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft office (word, excel, PowerPoint and outlook), Microsoft access and Visio, DTP Software (adobe Indesign etc.)

    Job Title: Business Development/Social Media Executive Location: Lagos Job Summary

• The Business Development/Social Media Executive will build market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating and closing business relationships and as well as develop, implement, track and optimize our digital marketing campaigns across all digital channels.

Key Responsibilities Business Development Responsibilities:

• Target and develop new business for Hamilton Lloyd and Associates.
• Sector Mapping for identification of new potential clients.
• Identification and registration of self and Managing Consultant (MC) for conferences and other networking events.
• Attend events both formally and informally to identify potential clients.
• Submit weekly BD reports.
• Ownership of the BD function. Drive BD and involve MC.
• Monitor competitor activities/competitive intelligence
• Preparation of BD documentation- Bids, Proposals, Reports, etc.

Social Media Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute all webs, SEO/SEM, marketing database, email, social media and display advertising campaigns.
• Design, build and maintain our social media presence.
• Develop and expand community and/or blogger outreach efforts.
• Measure and report performance of all digital marketing campaigns, and assess against goals (ROI and KPIs).
• Identify trends and insights, and optimize spend and performance based on the insights.
• Brainstorm new and creative growth strategies.
• Plan, execute, and measure experiments and conversion tests.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create landing pages and optimize user experience
• Utilize strong analytical ability to evaluate end-to-end customer experience across multiple channels and customer touch points.
• Instrument conversion points and optimize user funnels
• Collaborate with agencies and other vendor partners.
• Evaluate emerging technologies. Provide thought leadership and perspective for adoption where appropriate.

Academic and Professional Requirement

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in any related field
• 0 - 2 years working experience in Business development
• Proven working experience in social media network

Key Competencies:

• Rainmaker
• Closing deals skills
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to put a foot in the door
• Sales planning, selling to customer needs
• Extroverted
• Professionalism
• High energy
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Innovative
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
• Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences and devising digital campaigns that engage, inform and motivate
• Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in online marketing and measurement
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Social Media platforms, their respective participants (Facebook, Twitter,Google+, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest etc.) and how each platform can be deployed in different scenarios

    Job Title: Project Associate Location: Lagos Job Summary

• The Project Associates primary responsibility is to contribute to the originating, planning and co-ordination of the company’s projects from inception to completion.
• The incumbent shall develop and deliver business prospects and potential projects from private sector and public sector clients.
• He/she shall ensure projects and programmes are driven and achieved within defined budgets and to specified standards of quality and performance.
• He/she will be responsible for forward planning of the projects, project cost and engagement control systems.
• The Project Associates shall support and enhance the sustenance pf exceptionally high performance standard in the company business.

Job responsibilities Business Development and Client Service:

• New Business Development: nurturing and originating business prospects with coverage for all Nigeria; acting as a point of contact for existing and prospective client; sourcing new business, developing business prospects, closing deals, managing relationship with external contacts including clients, consultants and supplier.
• New Prospect Development: research, produce and submit concept papers, solicited and unsolicited project proposals, public and private sector expression of interested(EOI), request for proposal (RFP), competitive bid tenders(CBT) whilst ensuring submitted proposals and bids are fully compliant and contain all requested documentation.
• Project Development Administration:
  • Receive, evaluate and deal appropriately with prospective project correspondence (posting and emailing) including an element of autonomous decision – making based on the company practice.
  • Responsible for follow up enquiries and information requests related to project development work in a timely, efficient and effective manner.
  • Define, articulate and submit final technical and financial proposals based on a work budget costing, professional fees and third party expenses for prospective projects.
  • Assist with negotiation, agreements and closing financial aspects of engagements based on standard company’s charge out rates.
  • Assist with all aspect of the new project team’s mobilization with monitoring of financial records relating to expenditure
  • Prepare initial kick off workshop) presentation for prospective projects using MS Visio, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Project Organisation and Management:

• Research, draft and produce high quality project output deliverables: project initiation report, assessment report, gap analysis, outline strategic business case, investment memorandum, training curriculum, business process manual, financial model, etc based on specific request from clients.
• Contribute to administrative aspects of the company’s project work through oversight and line management of project assistants and support staff by setting deadlines, guidance in collation and compiling information required for reports, preparation and production of reports, direction in conducting library and internet based research and production of PowerPoint presentation
• Plan and organize project functions including liaison with the company’s employees (internally) client supplier, consultant and other stakeholders (externally) as appropriate.
• Manage clients and external consultants; establish with strengthen client relationships with a focus on excellence
• Organise project team meetings and teleconferences; attend and prepare meeting minute, agendas and relevant paperwork; ensure documents are distributed in a timely fashion; ensure issues and risks and escalated promptly.

Person Specification

• Education: First degree (minimum of second class upper division) from a “top drawer” university with demonstrable record of academic achievement
• Postgraduate qualification(s) or an MBA from a first –tier business school
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years with an international organisation

Job Competencies:

• Good understanding of English with confident language fluency that confers strong public representation and communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills; a good team player.
• Must have pleasant telephone and email etiquette
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft office (word, excel, PowerPoint and outlook), Microsoft access and Visio, DTP Software (adobe Indesign etc.)

    Job Title: Chief Operating Officer Job Location: Port Harcourt Job Summary

• As the Chief Operating Officer, you are expected to oversee the entire business operations of the company.
• You shall provide leadership, strategy and innovation necessary to ensure that the company has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

• The COO should have an ample understanding of the Heath insurance market in Nigeria and in-depth working knowledge in the operations of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
• The COO will be expected to direct, administer, and coordinate the internal operational activities of the organization in accordance with policies, goals, and objectives established by the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors.
• He/she will have overall leadership and management of the organisation services, support the objectives and goals of the company, as well as manage and report on the performance of various functional units within the organisation.
• Daily manage the daily activities of the company, thereby ensuring that operations, systems and processes are properly coordinated and implemented
• Initiate and oversee operational plans and initiatives to create cross-functional capabilities required across key areas including provider network, business operations, and sales and marketing
• Liaise with clients, providers, suppliers and regulatory authorities, and ensure that the company's operational procedures, policies, and standards are adhered to at all times
• Ensure adequate systems and processes are maintained to measure and monitor the company's effectiveness, efficiency and quality of its healthcare delivery
• Liaise with superior to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals
• Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of business to ensure smooth progress
• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures
• Responsible for driving the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives.
• Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal and external. Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the company.
• Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of our organization.
• Motivate and lead a high performance management team; attract, recruit and retain required members of the executive team not currently in place; provide mentoring as a cornerstone to the management career development program.
• Assist, as required, in raising additional capital at appropriate valuations to enable the Company to meet sales, growth, and market share objectives.
• Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)
• Manage relationships with partners/vendors.

Person Specification

• Education: A degree in Business Administration or relevant field; MSc/MBA in Business will be preferred
• Experience: At least ten years of strong operational experience in Medical care provider company.

Competencies:

• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team
• Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning, business development, organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
• Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.

    Job Title: Head of Finance Location: Lagos Job Summary

• The Head of Finance will be responsible for developing and maintaining the company business processes, defining the roles and responsibilities associated with the Procure to pay processes and Order to Cash, and aligning the systems implementation to the company global procurement business requirements.
• He/she will also be the primary subject matter expert (SME) for all elements of the Procure to pay and order to cash, and will offer training and support for the Procure to pay process across the country.
• This role will partner heavily with key business partners within the company and the ISMEA District. This position reports directly to the Country Finance Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the Procure to pay and order to cash process strategy is implemented and fully optimized within the company.
• Ensuring compliance with local laws and the company policies and procedures in customers and vendors management.
• Able to identify opportunities and add value in terms of strengthening procedures, controls, growth, expansion when dealing on Billing and Receivables, and cost reduction through efficiency, affectivity and vendor management.
• Engages with Controllers team to ensure that Procure to pay processes comply with Company’s highest standard of controls
• Actively participating in the development and continuous improvement of global policies and processes
• Identifying opportunities to improve the application of existing and new processes in all locations, and supporting local statutory peculiarities (e.g. Tax) in specific areas of design where appropriate
• Communicating with and influencing key stakeholders to ensure mutual understanding of objectives and priorities
• Ensuring that a process network of super users and Business Process Owners is engaged in the development and implementation of PTP processes
• Works closely with Global Procurement Officer with regards design of processes related to vendor management and proactive identification of continuous improvement opportunities
• Ensuring that PTP process and service delivery costs are “best in class” based on appropriate external benchmarks
• People Management/ Development
• Supervise and manage direct reports ensuring communication and coordination within and across teams; Provide regular and effective performance feedback to team members and provide career planning guidance including their training and development needs.

Person Specification

• Education: Must be a qualified chartered accountant. An MBA is an added advantage
• Experience: At least 8 - 10 years of solid strong experience working in P2P process including Account Payable, Account Receivable, Billing, procurement and Brokerage.
• At least 2-3 years of which must be in a senior leadership role
• Extensive experience in reporting and analysis

Job Competencies:

• Team Management, leadership and ability deliver aggressive targets.
• Ability to develop and implement processes and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; communicates effectively with diverse people at various organization levels with the right level of detail and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with peers and leaders by building trust and credibility e.g. Strong collaborative skills
• Ability to decompose complex processes into sub-processes with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong attention to details, target oriented, process implementation skills and strong spreadsheet administration.
• Manage cash flows in term of timely collection and payments, strengthening controls in Brokerage, Account Payable, Billing and Account Receivables, excellent team management,
• Active listening skills to understand business needs and steer business team to take decisions that have enterprise-wide impact
• Effective direction of individuals without reporting authority to achieve goals and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to be flexible and work both independently and in a team environment
• Savvy user of technology; Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and operationalizing their use as standard operating practice
• Strong business process skills with the ability to optimize business functions through focused improvement initiatives.
• Proven cross-functional team leadership and disciplined project management skills required. Effective working both within a team, as well as independently.
• Business and strategic problem-solving capabilities in finance, operations, P2P, and technology subjects.

    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's and cover letter to: [email protected] kindly make the subject of the mail the job title Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted   Application Deadline  17th January, 2018.

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