Strategy Execution & Special Projects Officer

Avon Healthcare Limited is a health care company that provides extensive range of health plans to its customers. To empower people across Nigeria to live healthier, fuller lives by providing access to quality healthcare services.

We were duly registered by the regulatory authority (NHIS) to operate as a national HMO in October 2012 but commenced operations in 2013. We are a subsidiary of the Heirs Holdings Group, an investment company committed to the economic transformation of Africa. Whether you’re an Individual, a Family, an Association or Corporate Organisation, our health plans have been created to give you access to quality healthcare services whenever you need it. We also offer on-site health risk assessment, occupational health management and employee well-being services, which go a long way in maintaining a healthy and productive workforce.

Job Purpose

• The Strategy Execution & Special Projects Officer will assist in corporate planning, ensuring that strategic goals are converted into actionable tasks and special projects, and cross-functional initiatives are delivered within stipulated timelines.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the tracking of Special Projects across the company by following up on assigned tasks, milestones, and deliverables, and assisting in the preparation of periodic status updates.
• Assist the team with project coordination activities, including scheduling meetings, preparing basic project documents and minutes, and supporting the implementation of key initiatives.
• Contribute to organisational efficiency and change management initiatives by supporting data gathering, documentation, and the implementation of agreed process improvements.
• Support company-wide alignment on automation and digitalisation initiatives by assisting with internal communication, documentation, and follow-up on assigned actions.
• Help ensure timely implementation of key initiatives by monitoring assigned activities, escalating delays or challenges where necessary, and maintaining regular communication with relevant departments and team members.
• Compile, collate, and organise data for weekly reports, providing high-level summaries of key highlights, risks, and progress for review by the Strategy Execution and Special Projects team.
• Maintain trackers for strategic initiatives and assist in reporting progress to the Strategy Execution and Special Projects team on a weekly or as-needed basis.
• Assist in documenting recommendations for improving project effectiveness, efficiency, and timelines, based on guidance received.
• Maintain accurate and well-organised records of meetings, decisions, action points, and project documentation to ensure easy reference and accountability.
• Ensure proper documentation management on SharePoint, including uploading, organising, updating, and maintaining version control of relevant files and records.
• Provide administrative and coordination support to the EA to the CEO when required, including covering selected responsibilities during periods of leave.
• Carry out administrative tasks and other duties as assigned in support of the Strategy Execution and Special Projects function.
• Perform any other tasks assigned.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science or any related discipline from a reputable university
• 0 – 2 years work experience

Job-Specific Competencies:

Functional:

• Knowledge of data analysis
• Knowledge of business process
• Knowledge of Project Management
• Knowledge of statistics
• Knowledge of Information/data management

Behavioural:

• Good relationship management
• Good attention to detail
• Good analytical skills
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good versatility
• Good entrepreneurial skills
• Good execution skills
• Good problem-solving skills

Behavioural:

• Execution Focus
• Enterprising
• Resilience
• Innovation.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV outlining relevant experience to: humanresources@avonhealthcare.com using the Job Title as the subject.