The Partnership Engagement Officer, MotherCare (Lagos, Contract) is a full-time hybrid contract role based in Lagos, combining field work with families, providers and communities with some work-from-home flexibility.
This role exists to grow MotherCare. The officer will grow our client list and increase our partnerships, measured against clear monthly targets. Day-to-day, the officer will:
- Grow the client list by converting enquiries from our website, WhatsApp, events and referrals into MotherCare members, following up every lead promptly
- Increase partnerships by building and managing referral relationships with hospitals, antenatal and fertility clinics, employers, HMOs and insurers, faith communities, women's networks and diaspora associations
- Grow our Sponsor a Mother programme with individuals, companies and funders
- Test new ways to reach mothers and partners, and scale what works
- Coordinate meetings, outreach activities and health talks, and represent MIHEI at events and forums
- Prepare partnership proposals and materials, and keep client and partner pipeline records up to date
- Report weekly on progress against KPIs, including new members enrolled, lead conversion, partnerships signed and active referral partners
- 3+ years in sales, business development or partnerships, ideally in Lagos, with a record of meeting or beating targets
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement across diverse organizations
- A network in healthcare, insurance, corporate HR, or faith and women's communities is a strong advantage
- A creative, results-driven approach to finding new clients and partners
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting to groups and preparing clear proposals and reports
- Solid organization and project management: planning, follow-up, time management and attention to detail
- Experience in public health, maternal and child health, community-based or nonprofit programmes is highly beneficial
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business or a related field is preferred
- Able to work independently and in teams, with cultural sensitivity and a commitment to health equity
- Comfortable with a CRM, spreadsheets, presentations and basic data reporting
- Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa or Pidgin is a plus