Executive Assistant to the CEO at Health Plus Limited

HealthPlus Limited is Nigeria's 1st Integrative Pharmacy, the fastest growing pharmacy chain in West Africa. Since 1999, we have been committed to our mission of helping people achieve optimum health & vitality. In 2010, a sister company was birthed - CasaBella International Limited. CasaBella, a one-stop store for beauty and grooming solutions is now a retail chain and a household name.

As we expand our frontiers to redefine the world of health & beauty in Nigeria, we are looking for amazing and smart people who will roll up their sleeves and share our passion & success. People who will join our team of highly motivated professionals who get the job done!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Assistant to the CEO

Location: Lagos

Key Elements of the Role

• Report to the CEO
• Pro-active planning and management of the CEO’s time and diary appointments to enable the CEO focus on delivering strategic objectives and business goals
• Act as the central contact point for the CEO, screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests and handling them where appropriate
• Ensure that decisions and work is appropriately delegated in the absence of the CEO
• Review and attend to correspondence (all forms) and communicate on behalf of the CEO
• Complete administrative and project related work delegated from the CEO
• Represent the CEO in a professional manner to internal and external clients
• Organize all travel logistics for the CEO as required
• Provide back-up administrative support to other members of the Senior Management team where other staff are on leave
• Coordination of Board Meetings dates and attendances including compilation and distribution of Board packs
• Ensure appropriate venue and equipment booking for events including refreshments where appropriate
• Liaison with the Board Members/Directors where approvals and signatories are sought by the CEO on behalf of the business
• Set up and maintain annul calendar of meetings and events across the business
• Ensure the CEO is well prepared and has relevant documentation for meetings
• Prepare and distribute agendas, pre-reading papers and rooms for meetings
• Accurately record minutes of various meetings and distribute to relevant parties in a timely manner
• Manage the practical and administrative requirements for organizational events as required

Desired Skills & Experience

• A good degree in a relevant field with at least 5 years of proven experience providing executive support in a structured organisation
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including Board of Directors, Senior Management Team and external partners
• Expert level written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability

Application Closing Date
17th March, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a one page summary of their most significant achievements for the last 5 years with their application letter, a detailed CV and relevant copies of credentials to: humanresources@healthplus.com.ng
Or
The Human Resources,
Health Plus Limited,
11b Victoria Arobieke Street,
Off Admiralty way,
Lekki Phase 1,
Lagos State.