Business Analyst (BA)

Job vacancy: Business Analyst (BA)

PharmAccess Group

The PharmAccess Group is dedicated to affordable access to quality health care in Africa, by stimulating investments through partnerships with the private sector and government institutions.  This group of non-profit organizations has a shared goal, working towards achieving inclusive health care for Africa. In doing so, we contribute to healthier populations and social and economic development.

Our integrated approach consists of complementary initiatives that aim to increase investments and resources, efficiency and effectiveness within the healthcare system. By combining standards for quality improvement (SafeCare), loans for healthcare providers (Medical Credit Fund), health plans (health insurance), mHealth, in-depth impact research and advocacy, we simultaneously stimulate the demand for and supply of health care for the informal sector.

The approach of PharmAccess Group has helped shape the agenda for health financing and delivery, as evidenced by recognitions by the UN, the G20, the World Economic Forum and the OECD. PharmAccess Group has offices in Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Namibia, Ghana and the Netherlands.

The PharmAccess Group is a growing and vibrant organization working with a network of over 2,000 health facilities in 47 Counties in Kenya. In order to meet the growing demand for PharmAccess initiatives in Kenya, we are looking to hire suitable candidates to fill the position of Business Analyst.

Medical Credit Fund

The Medical Credit Fund (MCF) was founded in 2009 to bridge the finance gap faced by African private health care facilities or Health SMEs. Operating from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the MCF works with technical assistance and banking partners to provide clinical and business advisory services and mediate in credit delivery. The MCF was founded by PharmAccess and cooperates closely with the same in many areas, particularly as regards the provision of tools and instruments for clinical upgrade under the SafeCare brand.  

After a start-up and early expansion process, the MCF and PharmAccess are now embarking on a strategy of consolidation and scaled roll-out of products and services. This will involve the underwriting of larger numbers of loans by the MCF and the training and monitoring of larger numbers of borrowing health facilities in cooperation with PharmAccess.

The MCF attracts borrowing clients through partner banks, through technical partners and by itself. In all cases, the partner banks provide the loans whereas the MCF underwrites the loans by co-financing thereof and taking a risk position. In addition the MCF participates in various programs where it is responsible for providing or supervising business training and support.

All underwriting transactions are captured in MCF’s own loan tracking system which is linked to the systems of participating banks. All other activities are captured in the PharmAccess database system.

PharmAccess Group

The PharmAccess Group is dedicated to affordable access to quality health care in Africa, by stimulating investments through partnerships with the private sector and government institutions.  This group of non-profit organizations has a shared goal, working towards achieving inclusive health care for Africa. In doing so, we contribute to healthier populations and social and economic development.

Our integrated approach consists of complementary initiatives that aim to increase investments and resources, efficiency and effectiveness within the healthcare system. By combining standards for quality improvement (SafeCare), loans for healthcare providers (Medical Credit Fund), health plans (health insurance), mHealth, in-depth impact research and advocacy, we simultaneously stimulate the demand for and supply of health care for the informal sector.

The approach of PharmAccess Group has helped shape the agenda for health financing and delivery, as evidenced by recognitions by the UN, the G20, the World Economic Forum and the OECD. PharmAccess Group has offices in Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Namibia, Ghana and the Netherlands.

The PharmAccess Group is a growing and vibrant organization working with a network of over 2,000 health facilities in 47 Counties in Kenya. In order to meet the growing demand for PharmAccess initiatives in Kenya, we are looking to hire suitable candidates to fill the position of Business Analyst.

Medical Credit Fund

The Medical Credit Fund (MCF) was founded in 2009 to bridge the finance gap faced by African private health care facilities or Health SMEs. Operating from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the MCF works with technical assistance and banking partners to provide clinical and business advisory services and mediate in credit delivery. The MCF was founded by PharmAccess and cooperates closely with the same in many areas, particularly as regards the provision of tools and instruments for clinical upgrade under the SafeCare brand.  

After a start-up and early expansion process, the MCF and PharmAccess are now embarking on a strategy of consolidation and scaled roll-out of products and services. This will involve the underwriting of larger numbers of loans by the MCF and the training and monitoring of larger numbers of borrowing health facilities in cooperation with PharmAccess.

The MCF attracts borrowing clients through partner banks, through technical partners and by itself. In all cases, the partner banks provide the loans whereas the MCF underwrites the loans by co-financing thereof and taking a risk position. In addition the MCF participates in various programs where it is responsible for providing or supervising business training and support.

All underwriting transactions are captured in MCF’s own loan tracking system which is linked to the systems of participating banks. All other activities are captured in the PharmAccess database system.

The position

The position of Business Analyst (BA) contains three main components: participating in underwriting processes, training and guidance of (prospective) borrowing clinics and reporting on all activities as per standard MCF and PharmAccess reporting policies and formats. Given the current composition of the MCF team, especially the reporting component will be of critical importance to the function.

Specific Responsibilities

Underwriting

Participate in implementation or supervision of underwriting activities through the partner banks.

Coordinate with banks and technical partners in processing of all pending and expected loan and underwriting requests. To that end the BA will accurately update the MCF pipeline software and feed updates into the central MCF pipeline registry in Amsterdam.

Routinely include all planned underwriting activities into the on-rolling overall MCF activities planning system.

Technical support

Monitor the recruitment, loan preparation, training, and monitoring work of MCF’s technical partners in the country on the basis of current partnership contracts and, if so required, propose specific or remedial action to keep all activities on track.

In selected cases the BA will provide similar services directly to health facilities recruited by the banks or by MCF or PAI, depending on urgency and workload considerations.

Monitoring and Reporting

The BA will work on MCF’s and PharmAccess data base systems, especially with the purpose of supporting planning and reporting activities.

The BA will be the first responsible for composing and submitting all progress and related reports required by MCF and PAI.

Position in the organization

The BA will be employed on behalf of the MCF by PharmAccess Foundation Kenya and will be stationed at its office in Nairobi. The BA is expected to travel extensively in the country.

At the request of MCF, the BA may temporarily be stationed in other countries in the region with the purpose of setting up MCF data mining and underwriting capacity similar to the Nairobi practice.

The BA forms part of the MCF Team at the Nairobi office and will be expected to frequently liaise with MCF teams elsewhere in the countries as well as with the other teams at the other country offices.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

BSc. Business Administration, Finance, Entrepreneurship or equivalent.

Three years’ experience in the financial sector with proven track record of business proposal writing and credit appraisal.

Must demonstrate financial analysis and planning skills.

Excellent business writing and reporting skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Advocacy and negotiating skills.

Excellent computer skills including use of databases/web applications.

Must be a commercially minded person.

Desirable

MBA or post graduate qualification in Finance, Management, Accounting, Microfinance or Management.

Management experience in the health sector. Experience in microfinance or SME lending is a major added advantage.

Strong commitment to an output and performance-based working style.

Entrepreneurial mind-set: explorative, hands-on, initiating, decisive.

Self-driven to innovate and initiate.

Able to work in a context of international performance standards and expectations.

Willing to work with health clinics in remote in remote areas.  

Stress resistant; able to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join us, please submit your application to vacancies@pharmaccess.or.ke, quoting the position in the email subject matter. Deadline for application is 1 May 2015.

PharmAccess is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on our work please visit www.pharmaccess.org  

The position

The position of Business Analyst (BA) contains three main components: participating in underwriting processes, training and guidance of (prospective) borrowing clinics and reporting on all activities as per standard MCF and PharmAccess reporting policies and formats. Given the current composition of the MCF team, especially the reporting component will be of critical importance to the function.

Specific Responsibilities

Underwriting

Participate in implementation or supervision of underwriting activities through the partner banks.

Coordinate with banks and technical partners in processing of all pending and expected loan and underwriting requests. To that end the BA will accurately update the MCF pipeline software and feed updates into the central MCF pipeline registry in Amsterdam.

Routinely include all planned underwriting activities into the on-rolling overall MCF activities planning system.

Technical support

Monitor the recruitment, loan preparation, training, and monitoring work of MCF’s technical partners in the country on the basis of current partnership contracts and, if so required, propose specific or remedial action to keep all activities on track.

In selected cases the BA will provide similar services directly to health facilities recruited by the banks or by MCF or PAI, depending on urgency and workload considerations.

Monitoring and Reporting

The BA will work on MCF’s and PharmAccess data base systems, especially with the purpose of supporting planning and reporting activities.

The BA will be the first responsible for composing and submitting all progress and related reports required by MCF and PAI.

Position in the organization

The BA will be employed on behalf of the MCF by PharmAccess Foundation Kenya and will be stationed at its office in Nairobi. The BA is expected to travel extensively in the country.

At the request of MCF, the BA may temporarily be stationed in other countries in the region with the purpose of setting up MCF data mining and underwriting capacity similar to the Nairobi practice.

The BA forms part of the MCF Team at the Nairobi office and will be expected to frequently liaise with MCF teams elsewhere in the countries as well as with the other teams at the other country offices.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

BSc. Business Administration, Finance, Entrepreneurship or equivalent.

Three years’ experience in the financial sector with proven track record of business proposal writing and credit appraisal.

Must demonstrate financial analysis and planning skills.

Excellent business writing and reporting skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Advocacy and negotiating skills.

Excellent computer skills including use of databases/web applications.

Must be a commercially minded person.

Desirable

MBA or post graduate qualification in Finance, Management, Accounting, Microfinance or Management.

Management experience in the health sector. Experience in microfinance or SME lending is a major added advantage.

Strong commitment to an output and performance-based working style.

Entrepreneurial mind-set: explorative, hands-on, initiating, decisive.

Self-driven to innovate and initiate.

Able to work in a context of international performance standards and expectations.

Willing to work with health clinics in remote in remote areas.  

Stress resistant; able to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join us, please submit your application to vacancies@pharmaccess.or.ke, quoting the position in the email subject matter. Deadline for application is 1 May 2015.

PharmAccess is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on our work please visit www.pharmaccess.org