Country Manager – Mozambique

IZF Commercial South Africa; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is seeking a Country Manager for Mozambique. In this critical role, you will oversee operations, develop market access strategies, and ensure compliance while building relationships with key stakeholders. Successful candidates will have extensive experience in healthcare leadership, a network of relevant contacts, and fluency in English and Portuguese. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare landscape of Mozambique.

Qualifications

• Mozambican national with the legal right to work in Mozambique.
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
• Deep understanding of the Mozambican healthcare landscape.
• Strong network and established relationships with funders, NGOs, and government stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in market access, policy advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the country operations, ensuring alignment with global strategy.
• Develop and execute market access strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, NGOs, and key stakeholders.
• Drive business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing local team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Market Access

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Country Manager – Mozambique
Location:Maputo, Mozambique
Industry:Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals
Company:Global Leader in the Healthcare Industry
Seniority Level:Senior Management

Our client, a globally recognized leader in the healthcare industry, is seeking a dynamic and experiencedCountry Managerto lead operations inMozambique. This is a high-impact leadership role focused onmarket access,strategic partnerships, andstakeholder engagementwithin the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the country operations, ensuring alignment with global strategy and local market dynamics.
• Develop and execute market access strategies to expand the company’s footprint in Mozambique.
• Build and maintain strong relationships withfunders, NGOs, and key stakeholders, including theMinistry of Healthand other government bodies.
• Represent the company in high-level discussions and negotiations with public and private sector partners.
• Drive business development initiatives and identify new opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and uphold the highest standards of corporate governance and ethics.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing local team.

Candidate Profile

• Mozambican nationalwith the legal right to work in Mozambique and the ability to travel as required.
• Proven experience in asenior leadership rolewithin thehealthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
• Deep understanding of theMozambican healthcare landscape, including regulatory frameworks and public health priorities.
• Strong network and established relationships withfunders, NGOs, and government stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success inmarket access, policy advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Fluency inPortugueseandEnglishis essential.

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