Friday 26 July 2019

Head of Branch Expansion at Penda Health

Key highlights

  • Build the expansion department in a company that is growing rapidly
  • Design, implement and continuously improve the systems required to lease new properties and convert them into high quality Medical Centers at a high pace
  • Own employee stock options in the company that you build

Role Description

As Head of Branch Expansion you lead our “Expansion Machine”, overseeing the end-to-end process from area selection to branch launch.

You Will Manage Three Teams Led By

  • Location search manager – responsible for selecting highly populated areas for future Penda Medical Centers, selecting sites (existing residential or commercial properties), and negotiating leases
  • Construction Manager – responsible for renovating our newly leased locations into beautiful and high quality Penda Medical Centers that attract lots of patients
  • Project Manager – responsible for coordinating cross-departmental teams to conduct due diligence on potential locations and to open branches on time, at high quality and within our budget

Responsibilities

  • Hire, manage, grow and inspire your team every day
  • Fully understand Penda’s business needs and expansion goals and translate that understanding into operational plans for your team
  • Develop the processes required to consistently open Medical Centers at high quality and speed to allow Penda to grow at its desired pace
  • Manage expansion budgets. Champion creative initiatives to reduce investment in new branches while maintaining quality
  • Work with your team to set the location strategy for new areas. Constantly review risks and location quality criteria to enhance our ability to expand
  • Coordinate cross departmental teams to achieve Penda’s expansion goals through best-in-class project management. Motivate and inspire them around a common goal
  • Manage risk within the expansion function and communicate about it to the company’s leadership. Ensure we negotiate good leases that protect the company
  • Problem solve blocks in lease negotiations, construction and project management to keep us on track
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of expansion – keep track of all the moving pieces, ensure adherence to financial controls, etc
  • Navigate a complex regulatory setting for renovation and healthcare facilities
  • Constantly review expansion processes and structures and conduct blame-free project reviews
  • Use data to underpin your proposals and assessments. Debate and lead your team to make logical decisions
  • Be a leader at Penda and a role model for our culture, vision and values. Make us all excited about our growth plans

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience in project management
  • 2+ years in a leadership role in an operational department (or other relevant experience)
  • Demonstrated track record in delivering business results and experience managing teams in a complex expansion or project setting
  • Strong analytical and Excel skills, and good understanding of accounting and budgeting
  • Willingness to travel, locally and internationally
  • Energy and resilience

Package

  • Working for a company that has a real chance to revolutionize the healthcare industry
  • Competitive salary (including employee stock options)
  • Medical cover for inpatient and outpatient for your whole family
  • Support to invest in your own growth (onsite mini-library of business books, budget for conference and training attendance)
  • Great benefits package – including “mandatory” hiking days and fruit salads at the office!

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