Health of Africa 2050
This Strategic Plan (Health of Africa 2050) of the Africa Health Organisation (AHO) sets out the health impact and outcome results that AHO and its partners commit to achieve collectively by the end of 2050.
By 2050, Africa and the countries aim to achieve the highest attainable standard of health, with equity and well-being for all people throughout the life course, with universal access to health and universal health coverage, resilient health systems, and quality health services.
The challenges to overcoming health disparities in Africa are exacerbated by a lack of health service capacity in disease detection, prevention, and control, by inadequate implementation of policies designed to improve health equity among populations, and by lack of consistent disaggregated data to track and reveal disparities.
AHO seeks qualified professionals from different fields, from medicine to engineering, geography to sociology and public health to the environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Strategic Plan (Health of Africa 2050) and initiatives aligned with
- the organisation's vision, mission, and goals.
- Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive landscape, and potential growth opportunities.
- Monitor and evaluate sector and market trends, competitor activities, and customer behaviour to identify potential risks and opportunities.
- Analyse financial and operational data to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of current strategies and recommend improvements or corrective actions.
- Lead the annual planning process, including setting objectives, defining key performance indicators, and establishing action plans.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances to drive business growth and enhance organisational capabilities.
- Prepare and present strategic recommendations, business cases, and progress reports to senior management and key stakeholders.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging new ideas and approaches.
- Ensure effective communication and alignment of strategic initiatives throughout the organisation by creating and implementing communication plans.
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, public health, medicine, sociology, psychology,
- environmental science, agriculture, engineering, biological sciences, marketing, biology, sciences, climate change, health and social care, dentistry, pharmacy, social media, journalism, criminology, geography, statistics, mathematics, epidemiology, economics, or a related field. A Master's degree or doctorate is preferred.
- Proven experience in strategic planning, market analysis, or related roles, preferably in a similar medical, health, voluntary and community sector and global health.
- Strong understanding of financial principles and ability to analyse financial statements and performance metrics.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and executing successful strategic plans.
- Familiarity with medical industry best practices, trends, and emerging technologies.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strategic planning software.
- Familiar with PESTEL and SWOT analysis in strategic planning.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Professional certifications in strategic planning or related areas are a plus.
Strategic Planning Required Skills
- Proven experience in strategic planning, preferably in a managerial role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent leadership and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional strategic thinking and business acumen to understand complex market dynamics and identify growth opportunities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
- Advanced proficiency in market research and competitive analysis techniques.
- Proficiency in using strategic planning software and tools.
- Strong project management skills to drive the implementation of strategic initiatives.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of self-motivation, initiative, and ability to work autonomously.
