Country Manager – Kenya

Company Description

Sila Health B.V. is Africa’s fastest growing health commerce startup.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Sila Health B.V. connects people across Africa to healthcare, on every mobile device. The company is active in over 50 countries around the world and is increasing revenue at a rate of 80% month over month. Sila Health B.V. has received awards from the UNDP, and the Africa Union for its work in increasing access to healthcare in African communities.
Job Description
We are looking for an ambitious, experienced, energetic and highly talented Country Manager to take up the exciting role of pioneering growth and penetration in the Kenya market. The Country Manager will have a unique and challenging opportunity to grow the Sila Health business in a vast market.

Key Responsibilities:

Developing a growth strategy for the market;
Driving achievement of local revenue targets;
Establishing and building strong relationships with partners, clients and prospective talent;
Managing local contract negotiation processes;
Identifying areas of business opportunity and growth and leading the grasping and closure of these opportunities;
Increasing Sila Health’s exposure and visibility within the Kenya’s business community;
Driving the marketing and sales of Sila Health’s HealthPass plans;
Leading business pitches for new B2B customers and partners
Defining market opportunity with deep analysis of the market;
Managing P&L that rolls up to the COO’s offices;

Qualifications

Strong sales and business development acumen with a record of outstanding delivery;
Experience working in healthcare, insurance, and/or tech industries;
Grasp of the use of data within business and Customer Experience concepts;
Excellent team management skills;
Strong networking skills;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Fluency in Kiswahili is an asset;
Exceptionally well organized and driven by success;
Ability to thrive in high-pressure situations;
Analytical thinker with superior problem-solving skills;
Decisive and committed;
Experience in gig-economy, tech business, startup or dynamic high-growth company is a plus.

Additional Information

Working Conditions:
Motivating compensation – motivational base pay and company stock options
Amazing personal growth experience at the fastest-growing health commerce startup in Africa
Working with a motivated and talented international team
Flexible working hours – as long as you get the work done
Impactful work – you’ll have the opportunity to build a product that provides access to healthcare to thousands of people across the world

Sila Health B.V. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.