Partnership Engagement Officer, MotherCare

About the Role

Are you passionate about maternal and infant health and driven by impactful business development? The Maternal and Infant Health Equity Initiative (MIHEI) is seeking a dynamic Partnership Engagement Officer for our MotherCare program in Lagos. In this hybrid contract role, you will play a pivotal part in reducing maternal and infant mortality in Nigeria by expanding our reach, converting leads, and forging strategic partnerships that ensure equitable access to quality perinatal care.

• Grow our client base by promptly converting enquiries from websites, WhatsApp, community events, and referrals into MotherCare members.
• Build and manage strategic referral relationships with hospitals, antenatal and fertility clinics, corporate employers, HMOs, insurers, faith communities, and women’s networks.
• Expand the Sponsor a Mother program by engaging individual donors, corporate sponsors, and funding organizations.
• Test and scale innovative outreach strategies to connect with expectant mothers and key community stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, community health talks, and outreach activities while representing MIHEI at prominent forums.
• Prepare compelling partnership proposals, maintain up-to-date client and partner pipeline records, and report weekly on KPIs.

• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in sales, business development, or strategic partnerships within the Lagos market.
• Established professional network in healthcare, corporate HR, insurance, or community organizations is a strong advantage.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in public speaking and proposal writing.
• Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and proficiency in using CRM tools and spreadsheets.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Business, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Fluency in local Nigerian languages (Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, or Pidgin) is considered a significant plus.

• Opportunity to make a profound, measurable impact on maternal and infant health equity in Nigeria.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement combining field engagement with remote flexibility.
• Competitive contract compensation with performance-based targets.
• Professional growth within a mission-driven, innovative public health organization.

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