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African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)
Head of Strategy
Abuja
• Nigeria
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African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)Profession (Health care, medical, Senior-level)
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African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)
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Description
Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in strategic planning, corporate development, or management consulting.
- At least 5-7 years of this experience must be in a senior leadership role (e.g., Head of Strategy, Senior Strategy Manager) within a large, complex organization, preferably in the healthcare or hospital sector.
- Demonstrated, hands-on experience in leading the end-to-end strategic planning cycle for a multi-divisional organization.
- Possession of a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Economics, or a related field.
- Additional certifications in Strategic Management, Project Management (PMP/PgMP), or Data Analytics are highly desirable.
Responsibilities
Strategic Formulation & Planning
- Lead the end-to-end strategic planning process, including environmental scanning, SWOT analysis, and scenario planning.
- Develop and refine the hospital’s 3-5 year strategic plan, defining strategic pillars, goals, and priorities.
- Identify and evaluate new growth opportunities, including service line expansion, geographic reach, and strategic partnerships.
- Benchmark the hospital’s performance against regional and international competitors.
- Ensure all strategic plans are financially viable and supported by robust business cases.
- Present the strategic plan to the Executive Management for review and approval.
Strategic Execution & Performance Management
- Translate the strategic plan into actionable initiatives with clear owners, timelines, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Establish and manage a Strategic Initiative Portfolio Office to track and report on progress.
- Facilitate cross-directorate collaboration to ensure seamless execution of strategic priorities.
- Identify and mitigate risks and obstacles that impede strategic execution.
- Conduct regular performance reviews with initiative owners to ensure accountability.
- Prepare comprehensive quarterly and annual strategy performance reports.
Market Intelligence & Business Development
- Oversee market research to identify trends, patient demographics, and competitor strategies.
- Analyze data to forecast demand for existing and new clinical services.
- Develop market entry strategies for new service lines or geographic markets, including medical tourism.
- Support the development of business cases for major capital investments.
- Foster relationships with potential partners for clinical collaborations and joint ventures.
- Provide strategic insights to shape the hospital’s brand and market positioning.
Financial Analysis & Strategic Sourcing
- Model the financial impact of strategic initiatives, including ROI and payback period analyses.
- Develop long-term financial forecasts linked to the strategic plan.
- Identify opportunities for revenue enhancement and cost optimization through strategic sourcing.
- Evaluate the financial viability of potential mergers, acquisitions, or partnerships.
- Ensure strategic priorities are reflected in the annual budgeting process.
- Monitor macro-economic factors and their potential impact on the hospital’s financial strategy.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Develop and implement a communication plan to ensure all staff understand the hospital’s strategic direction.
- Facilitate strategy workshops with the Executive Team and leaders.
- Build consensus and buy-in for strategic priorities across the organization.
- Act as a liaison between the Executive Team and the Board on strategic matters.
- Manage relationships with external consultants and advisors.
- Represent the hospital at industry conferences to enhance its strategic profile.
International Accreditation & Quality Alignment
- Ensure AMCE’s strategic plan incorporates requirements for international accreditations (e.g., JCI).
- Align strategic goals with clinical quality and patient safety objectives.
- Use quality and safety data to inform strategic priorities.
- Integrate evidence-based medicine into the strategic planning process.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Sustainability
- Integrate CSR and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into the strategic plan.
- Develop strategies for community outreach and public health initiatives.
- Identify and manage strategic risks related to environmental sustainability.
- Enhance the hospital’s reputation as a socially responsible organization.
- Report on CSR and sustainability performance to key stakeholders.
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