Business Development Officer Job in Kenya

Job Title: Business Development Officer
Hiring Organization: Avenue Health Centre
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Health Care
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES Competitive
Date Posted: 10/23/2023

Avenue Hospital was founded in 1995 for the purpose of managing the outpatient department at the Hospital, and to extend medical services to corporate clientele through an innovative concept of Managed Healthcare.

Job Objective/Purpose

To enhance growth of the products and services through marketing.

Key Responsibilities


Establish relationships with CHP (Community Health Promoters), Doctors, discharge planners, etc to establish referral sources.

Analyze the potential of the company’s service area to determine target markets, visitors, doctor’s offices, hospital discharge desks, Assisted Living facilities and other possible sources of referrals to present Agency credentials and obtain patient referrals

Attend education seminars with an intention to market Avenue Homecare and Pharmacies Products

Perform community liaison activities with referral sources such as hospitals, home healthcare, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities

Develop and maintain referral relationships and follow up with client prospects

Manage the profitability of the business

Develop and execute business development and marketing activities

General sales duties including achievements of financial goals and sales quotas

Analyze the potential of the company’s services area to determine target markets

Develops Marketing plan, identifying priorities and sets a reasonable timetable

Implement a marketing plan staying within an established timetable

Maintain professional, supportive and responsive interpersonal communication skills

Introduce new hospital internship partners as well as maintaining the relationship with existing ones

Personal Specifications

Degree in a Business-related field

2 years’ experience with at least 1 year experience in a business development or community outreach role preferably in a hospital environment

Homecare, Retail Pharmacy and administrative work experience strongly preferred

Strong computer and phone skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Workplace etc)

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Knowledge of Homecare and Retail Pharmacy operations

Positive, outgoing and friendly attitude with ability to talk with community leads/referral partners and work in a team environment.

How To Apply

Application documents (CV and Certificates) must be emailed to vacancies@avenuehealthcare.com with the job position you are applying for as the subject of the email by 1st November 2023.