Function of the Role

The CGO will be responsible for finding, cultivating and executing partnership opportunities that drive the company’s core business and will work to launch new product offerings. S/he will also be responsible for setting up and growing LifeBank across Africa through partnerships with public and private institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and drive the company’s growth strategy
• Develop market-level strategies to support new market entry, expansion and business model design
• Design and implement necessary analytics to measure and optimize growth opportunities
• Execute partnerships with public sector partners across emerging markets
• Pursue/create partnerships with public institutions
• Identify innovative ways to grow our business, our impact, and our platforms
• EDevelop and execute partnerships strategy for key company’s products
• Work directly with the CEO to define, prioritize and pursue new partnership opportunities
• Ensures all new product development activities are prioritized to deliver the value and impact
• Connect with internal and external stakeholders to expand the company’s vision
• Attend conferences and events on behalf of the company
• Develop business proposals, and organize execution for strategic patient capital
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO

REQUIREMENTS

MSC in

• Marketing and sales
• Health-related courses
• Business Administration

Experience

• 2-5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience in the medical, impact or logistics industry particularly in the public sector
• Experience working in a fast-paced and busy environment with competing demands on time and resources
• Experience with non-governmental agencies in the development sector

Skills and Abilities

• Good networking, prospecting and closing skills
• High level of professionalism
• Result-oriented team player with exceptional motivation and interpersonal skills.
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to prepare management reports and correspondence
• Good initiative, time and stress management skills
• Strategic thinker

Personal Attributes

• Have a deep desire to work in the startup industry
• Sociable and friendly
• Confident and pleasant
• A tech-savvy and knowledgeable of current trends
• Loves a challenge

Work Environment

• Work in the office
• Required to work overtime, on weekends and travel if necessary