Chief Operations Officer (COO) job at Healthy Entrepreneurs

Summary of the role:
The Chief Operations Officer (COO) will focus on the creation and expansion of the Healthy Entrepreneurs operations in multiple countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, with the regional headquarters being in Kampala, Uganda. The role will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams and ensuring the strategic alignment of operations with the organization’s objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop strategies to build and manage operations, distribution, and customer processes and systems at optimal costs Ensure compliance of all country operations with the organization’s procedures and guidelines.
• Expand the network of Healthy Entrepreneurs in all countries and build operational teams at national and global level
• Drive the (intra)organizational learning agenda
• Supervise organizational development in all countries
• Work closely with the Chief Technology
• Officer on the use of IT systems Integrate all solutions and improvements in Healthy Entrepreneurs’ ERP system, Odoo Monitor monthly performance evaluation of start-up country offices
• Set operational targets for all country offices and monitor country performance Guide the organization in its trajectory to become a sustainable enterprise

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics/ in Business administration, and/or in Supply chain management & Logistics; A background in health and relevant experience in business is preferred
• A minimum of 15 years working experience in successfully scaling businesses or implementing operations in multiple countries Fluency in English & French (both in speech and writing)

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? submit your application now to recruitmentugan-da@healthyentrepreneurs.nl

Please submit your cover CV/resume, motivational letter, and academic qualifications in one PDF document by close of business on the 26th of September, 2024. Both men and women are encouraged to apply. (Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further engagement)

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