Cedarcrest Hospitals Limited was founded in Abuja in January, 2008. The hospital started as a mono specialty centre and was formerly known as Cedarcrest Orthopaedic Clinics Ltd. Within a few years the hospital expanded its scope of services and has become a leading private multispecialty hospital. The core vision of the organisation is to provide world class specialist healthcare services to patients in Nigeria and the West African sub region.
Cedarcrest Hospitals Ltd currently has four hospitals located in Abuja, Lagos, Kainji and Jebba having over one hundred (100) bed capacity without patient camps in several other cities across Nigeria. Our services and facilities span several specialities and include emergency / trauma centre, radiology diagnostic centre, prosthetic manufacturing plant, oxygen manufacturing plant, modular surgical operating theatres, gastrointestinal endoscopy suite and several other facilities that make for a modern multispecialty hospital
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Group Information and Communications Technology Manager
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Purpose of the Role
- The Information and Communications Technology Manager (ICT Manager) manages the Group’s information and communication technology, which includes the various computer systems, communication systems and other information-based technologies (e.g., access cards and clock-in systems).
Key Performance Areas
- Manage information technology and computer systems.
- Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations.
- Lead the design, specification, configuration, installation and maintenance of local area network hardware, software, and telecommunication services.
- Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems.
- Develop Service Level Agreements for service providers, determining performance targets for IT personnel and assist in selecting IT Service Providers.
- Train staff in ICT department for effective and smooth running of the department
- Manage IT staff by recruiting, training and coaching employees, communicating job expectations and appraising their performance.
- Design, develop, implement and coordinate IT systems, policies and procedures.
- Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems.
- Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy.
- Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time.
- Audit systems and assess their outcomes.
- Preserve assets, information security and control structures.
Hierarchy:
- This role reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
Education, Certification and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information System (MIS) or similar fields.
- Post graduate / Master’s degree and additional qualification in Information Technology will be an added advantage.
- Relevant IT certifications will be a plus.
- Have at least 10 years’ practical experience in a large organization with similar business and operational ICT functions, 5 years of which should have been at a managerial level.
- Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware / software systems.
- Expertise in data center management and data governance.
- Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation.
Profile Requirements:
- The candidate must possess highly effective supervisory skills and techniques, as well as have the demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
- Direct and coordinate operations with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Must be dependable with integrity and have rapt attentive to details.
- Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.
- Ability to manage personnel.
Job Title: Records Officer
Location: Abuja
Purpose of the Role
The Records Officer oversees the systems and processes in place to ensure due diligence in the Company’s record keeping, filing and archiving (physical and digital), related to all its hospitals.
Key Performance Areas:
- Establishing new records management systems
- Developing, maintaining, verifying and evaluating existing systems
- Overseeing the switch from paper to electronic record-keeping
- Writing reports and publications
- Dealing with enquiries and requests for information from both internal and external clients
- Ensuring that financial, legal or administrative requirements and regulations are complied with
- Ensuring that data is protected in line with legal requirements
- Classifying and indexing records
- Destroying or archiving finished data / records after receiving authorization from the Executive
- Ensuring that records are easily accessible when needed
- Providing training to staff who require access or have responsibility for maintaining records
- Establishes and implements policies and procedures regarding document storage, sharing, transmission, and destruction
- Consults with end users to identify problems in accessing electronic content
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Hierachy:
- This role reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field required
- At least three years of related experience required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Profile Requirements:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Basic understanding of laws and regulations regarding document management
- Excellent analytical and technical skills
- Excellent and creative problem-solving skills.
Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Purpose of the Role
- The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing the Group’s overall procurement processes, ensuring the procurement of goods and services are in line with the budget and projection, and providing regular procurement mentoring to employees to support company goals.
Key Performance Areas:
- Implement procurement policies, processes and strategies, ensuring plans are aligned with organizational objectives.
- Develop and maintain effective long-term relationships with existing and potential suppliers in the industry.
- Conduct periodic supplier/contractor performance evaluation for quality improvement and provide/discuss outcome with suppliers.
- Manage regulatory compliance procedures related to procurement.
- Develop or improve on procedures to maintain the efficiency of sourcing operations.
- Identify, negotiate and realize cost saving initiatives that deliver value in the procurement of goods and services.
- Work with the legal team to negotiate terms of contracts and SLAs.
- Liaise with key company employees to determine their product and service needs and ensure 100% on-time delivery, proactively identify risks and address issues.
- Deliver stronger control, accuracy and integrity across core business processes and systems.
- Maintain and update supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
- Ensure adherence to all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.
- Keep abreast of changing industry trends.
- Compile and maintain a purchasing manual of all FF&E.
- Oversee a team of procurement employees.
- Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
Hierarchy:
- This role reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
Education, Certification and Experience Requirements
- B.A / B.Sc in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or another relevant qualification.
- MBA in Supply Chain Management is desirable.
- Seven (7) years previous experience, 2yrs of which should be in the capacity as Procurement Manager.
- Certification in purchasing management.
- Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market.
- Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.
Profile Requirements:
- Solid knowledge and understanding of processes, policies and systems.
- Proficient computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to negotiate, establish and administer contracts.
- Talent in negotiations and networking.
- Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
- Experience in collecting and analyzing data.
- Strong leadership capabilities.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently.
- Accurate and precise attention to detail.
- Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.
Application Deadline 7th May, 2021.
Job Title: Internal Auditor
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Purpose of the Role
- The Internal Auditor performs the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
Key Performance Areas:
- Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
- Audit all processes (for example, communication, IT access, HR processes, Client Service processes, stock control, etc.) in the hospitals and between the hospitals and the head office, whether financial or not.
- Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans.
- Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.
- Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process.
- Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.
- Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
- Maintain open communication with the Executive.
- Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum.
- Conduct follow up audits to monitor the Executive’s interventions.
- Report to the Board of Directors on the lack of Executive interventions, if any.
- Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.
Hierarchy:
- This role reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
Education, Certification and Experience Requirements
- BS Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor.
- Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases.
- Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
Profile Requirements:
- Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
- High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
- Sound independent judgement.
Job Title: Polio Center Fundraising Officer
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Background
- The Cedarcrest Polio Centre (CPoC) is a not-for-profit collaborative initiative of the Cedarcrest Hospitals, Abuja, Nigeria and the Katholisches Klinikum, Koblenz, Germany. The centre focuses to lead in the care of the millions of Nigerians who suffer from the sequelae of acute poliomyelitis.
- The centre collaborates with Ottobock GmBH, Duderstadt, Germany – our major suppliers of materials and component, as well as orthotic aids needed in treating post-polio patients It is important to note that the Rotary Clubs of Abuja Metro and Koblenz, Germany also support the CPoC.
- The centre provides various treatment options including surgery, physiotherapy, orthotics, prosthetics, occupational therapy, mobility aids etc. to people living with the sequalae of Poliomyelitis.
- The CPoC was incorporated in October, 2019 and has seen over 400 patients in clinic. Well over 80% of these patients fall in the category of those who are unable to afford medical treatments. The treatments of these patients are done through donations to the CPoC.
- Besides medical treatments, the CPoC also pay charity visits to disability villages to provide welfare materials to the habitants of the settlements.
The Role
- Reporting to the Director Cedarcrest Polio Centre, the Polio Center Fundraising Officer will be responsible for raising funds for Cedarcrest Polio Center from community fundraising, grants/trusts and developing other key income streams: major donors, regular giving and corporate.
- This officer will hold a strategic over view of Cedarcrest Polio Center’s fundraising needs and be a key player in the Cedarcrest Polio Center’s communications and marketing.
Responsibilities
- Manage, support and develop imaginative fundraising activities, some of which will be events-based, and contribute to bid writing for grant/trust applications.
- Inspire new supporters to raise money, while maintaining and developing relationships with existing supporters
- Deliver presentations to interested groups and to attend events including cheque presentations
- Develop and broaden corporate support and coordinate web-based fundraising including the social media.
- Maintain and update the fundraising and communications budgets, with the Organisation & Finance Department.
- Develop and update a strategic plan to guide fundraising activities and revenue generation
- Work with the polio team to raise the profile of the cedarcrest polio centre.
- Raise awareness of the polio centre, its service, successes and plans in the local community and through both social media and the local press.
- Plan, budget and forecast income and preparation of fundraising report for board meetings
- Manage the web site content working in conjunction with the Administration Officer to update the content of the website, including the blog.
- Stay abreast of fundraising good practice and legislation, ensuring compliance with fundraising practice in Nigeria.
- Network with other fundraisers and charity staff when possible
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with this post.
Qualifications
- B.Sc. Degree or its equivalent
- Experience of charity fundraising over a range of methods
- Experience/knowledge of grant/trust applications
- Experience of a wide range of communication methods including press and social media
- An understanding of the role
- Appropriate computer skills
- Good administration skills
- Strong IT/computer skills including Word, Excel and Outlook
Skills / Personal Attributes:
- Ability to plan and manage own time and work load
- Ability to set and work to goals and targets
- A flexible and strategic mind-set
- Ability to network
- Ability to work with a wide range of people including volunteers
- Good communication skills (flexible, clear, concise) and an ability to promote the polio centre in the community
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Excellent presentation skills
Special Conditions
- Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
- Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: careers@cedarcresthospitals.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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