Introduction

R4H (formerly known as Riders for Health) is an NGO working to improve healthcare delivery in Africa. R4H has been working with Ministry of Health and Population in establishing a well-coordinated, reliable national Sample Transport mechanism. Since 2011, R4H has been working in healthcare logistics, transporting clinical samples and results, undertaking healthcare waste management, and road safety training.

R4H seeks to fill the following open position of Business Development Officer (1) to support the upward trajectory of the organization.

Title: Business Development Officer (1)

Location: Lilongwe, Malawi

Reports To: Strategy and Resource Mobilisation Manager

Direct Reports: 2- Business Development Executive (1) & Training Officer (1)

Purpose of the position

Business Development Officer will oversee the social enterprise arm of R4H, supporting the implementation of R4H’s resource mobilization plan for the profit arm. The Business Development Officer will be primarily responsible for supporting R4H in its fundraising efforts. He/ she will lead the development and execution of R4H business marketing plans. He/she will be responsible for administration and operations of all marketing and business functions relating to the business arm of R4H.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related fields from recognised and accredited institution
• 4 years’ practical experience in marketing, fundraising or sales
• Experience supporting successful business operations including market insight development and product pipeline development
• Experience designing and/or implementing a business development strategy
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, such as customers & high value partner organizations
• Strong verbal and written communicator, ideally including experience using negotiating strategies
• Self-starter, effective team player and demonstrated verifiable result-oriented track record

The detailed Job Description for the above listed position can be downloaded at: https://bit.ly/r4hmwbdo

Please send a covering letter and CV with copies of your certificates as one document to: recruitment@r4hmw.org

Closing Date: Friday, 22nd November, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

R4H is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race/ ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age or disability. R4H does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, deployment)