Group Head, Human Resources and Administration at AfyA Care Nigeria Limited

AfyA Care is a healthcare-specific investment and operational company with a vision to make healthcare accessible and affordable to Nigerians and Africans. We are building vertically integrated healthcare institutions that serve large urban market segments through the creation and aggregation of hospital capacity and demand for healthcare. We are a fast-growing organization and our portfolio is being built by a mix of brownfield and greenfield strategies. We currently have within our portfolio as operating companies (OpCos), Hospitals, a Health Insurer, a Diagnostics company and a HealthTech company.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Head, Human Resources and Administration

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Human Resources:

• Oversee the Group’s HR function, ensuring strategies and policies support organizational objectives.
• Develop and implement talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning frameworks to attract and retain top talent.
• Drive performance management processes and build capability for leadership and professional development within the Group.  Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to ensure a workplace that values and supports all employees.
• Lead the development of competitive compensation and benefits programs to maintain internal equity and external competitiveness.

Employee Engagement and Culture:

• Drive employee engagement initiatives to enhance satisfaction, productivity, and retention.
• Collaborate with Exco members to promote and embed the Group’s core values and culture across all companies.  
• Develop training and development programs to ensure continuous improvement of skills and knowledge at all levels.

Administrative Oversight:

• Provide strategic leadership for shared services, including procurement, facilities management, and health & safety.
• Oversee the implementation of efficient administrative systems and processes to support business operations.
• Ensure workplace safety and compliance with health and environmental regulations.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Develop and maintain HR and administrative policies to ensure compliance with labor laws, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.  
• Supervise regular audits and compliance reviews to identify and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to address complex workforce and administrative challenges.

Strategic Leadership and Advisory:

• Partner with the executive leadership team to align HR and administrative strategies with organizational objectives.
• Leverage HR analytics to monitor performance metrics and provide insights for decision-making.
• Lead change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions during restructuring or process optimization.

Professional Leadership:

• Mentor and coach HR and Administrative Teams across the Group to build leadership capacity.
• Represent the organization at industry forums and stakeholder engagements to enhance its reputation as an employer of choice.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is required. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Certifications:

• Professional HR certifications such as SHRM-SCP, CIPD Level 7, or SPHR are highly desirable.

Experience:

• At least 15 years of progressive HR and administrative leadership experience.  
• A minimum of 5 years in an executive or senior leadership role in a multi-entity organization.
• Experience in the healthcare, insurance, or technology sectors is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to influence and drive organizational goals.
• Adaptability: Ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and environments.
• Collaboration: Skilled in building and maintaining strong internal and external relationships.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights.
• Integrity: Commitment to ethical practices and maintaining confidentiality.
• Customer Service Orientation: Dedicated to addressing employee and organizational needs effectively.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@afya.care using the Job Title as the subject of the email.