Chief Operating Officer at Michael Stevens Consulting

Michael Stevens Consulting is an international Human Resource Development & Management Consulting practice firm, with offices in Lagos, Port-Harcourt and Calabar, as well as in Accra, Ghana. Plans are at advanced stage to open subsidiaries in The Gambia, Sierra-Loan and Liberia. Our Tailored programs afford you the opportunity to customize the trainings to your organization. We can emphasize the topics most relevant to you and exclude those areas of less value. By designing our sessions in highly interactive forms and including practical real life examples, participants gain a truer understanding and appreciation of the material we are looking to impart. Every Training program is designed to bridge a development gap in the form of competencies. Our training competencies are represented in the diagram below; Michael Stevens is competent to handle any skill range not in this list as a customised training for your organization.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key member of the senior management team, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company.
• The COO will work closely with the CEO and other executives to develop and implement operational strategies that align with the company’s overall business goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the group, ensuring all departments function smoothly.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of various departments, ensuring they meet the institute's standards and goals.
• Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to develop and implement strategic plans to achieve the institute's long-term goals.
• Analyze market trends and industry developments to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Develop business strategies to expand the institute's reach and impact.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Oversee the development and implementation of educational programs and training courses.
• Ensure that programs meet industry standards and are aligned with the institute's mission and goals.
• Evaluate and update existing programs to maintain their relevance and quality.
• Manage the institute's budget, ensuring financial sustainability.
• Monitor revenue and expenses, identifying areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Ensure the institute complies with all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Ensure the group complies with all healthcare regulations and accreditation requirements including certification partners' compliance

Stakeholder/ Project Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including healthcare providers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• Represent the group at industry conferences, meetings, and events.
• Represent the CEO at strategic meetings on partnerships, conferences, and events

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
• Proven experience as a COO or in a similar senior management role, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Experience Level: Senior level
• Experience Length: 20 years

Skills:

• Leadership and team management
• Strategic thinking and planning
• Financial acumen
• Analytical and problem-solving
• Excellent communication and interpersonal
• Process improvement
• Risk management
• Project Management
• Business development

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced and dynamic office environment Occasional travel may be required.

Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.

Application Closing Date
21st October, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.