Director - Health Franchise and Chain Development (Anticipatory Recruitment) at the Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director - Health Franchise and Chain Development

Job ID.: sfh- 65338
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: PROGRAMS

Job Profile

• The Director of Health Franchise and Chain Development (DHFCD) Director - will be responsible for leading and advancing the strategic growth, development, and operational excellence of health-related franchises and chains within the organization.
• The Director will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing initiatives that drive expansion, innovation, and improved healthcare delivery.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Health Franchise and Chain Growth Strategy aligned with organizational health objectives.
• Identify and assess opportunities for the expansion of health-related franchises and chains.
• Lead business development efforts to establish new health-related franchises and chains.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships and collaborations to enhance the organization's health network.
• Oversee the operational aspects of health franchises and chains to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to healthcare standards.
• Implement best practices to drive operational efficiency and enhance healthcare outcomes.
• Develop and manage budgets related to health franchise and chain development.
• Monitor financial performance and implement strategies for revenue growth in the healthcare sector.
• Foster a culture of healthcare innovation within the organization, exploring new models and technologies for improved health services.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and advancements in the healthcare industry.
• Build and lead a high-performing team dedicated to health franchise and chain development.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members.

Qualifications / Experiences

• An undergraduate Degree in Health/ Allied Health fields, Sciences, Business Public Health or a relevant field.
• Master’s degree in Health Administration or Public Health would be strongly preferred.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a complex Supply Chain environment at Middle-Management level.
• Experience in the healthcare/regulatory-dependent sector is desirable.
• Basic leadership experience in at least one of the following functional areas: Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, Regulatory, or Quality Management.
• Demonstrated experience in contributing to large-scale projects/programs.
• Basic collaboration experience with Regulatory, Quality, and other relevant functions
• Proven experience delivering effective collaboration and proactive partnering with key stakeholders at State, National and Regional and Global levels. 
• Proven ability to formulate and execute growth strategies and exceptional business development and negotiation skills in healthcare delivery.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting and financial management in healthcare.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team focused on healthcare outcomes.
• Track record of driving operational excellence and improving healthcare service delivery.
• Visionary Leadership, team building and results orientation in Healthcare - focus on achieving measurable and impactful results in healthcare service delivery.

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Application Closing Date
Sunday; 21st January 2024 (11:59 pm).