BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST/PROPOSAL MANAGER
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
BroadReach Healthcare (BRHC) is a global healthcare solutions company
that provides consulting, implementation and program management
services. We are dedicated to expanding access to healthcare services
across the globe through innovative approaches that combine the best of
the private sector and public health. We work with a wide range of
partners and clients, including international donor agencies, national
governments, civil society, pharmaceutical companies, local NGO
partners, and other private-sector companies. We apply our expertise
across a number of core service areas including comprehensive HIV/AIDS
care and treatment, health service delivery, health systems
strengthening, health communications, patient education and community
mobilization, and public-private partnerships. Our approach across each
of these service areas combines best practices from the public sector
with business efficiency and private sector discipline to address
international health challenges and opportunities.
POSITION SUMMARY:
BRHC is currently seeking a Business Development Specialist/Proposal
Manager skilled at facilitating and writing competitive grant and
contract proposals for public health and clinical interventions. S/he
will manage the proposal development process from inception through
successful submission. The successful candidate will work with an
integrated multidisciplinary, global team of health professionals (US,
South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and Regional Program Offices) to secure
program funding from a variety of public and private sector sources.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES; may include but are not limited to:
Contribute to the development and execution of the company business development strategy
Manage the entire proposal process including development, finalization,
and submission, in coordination with staff and partner organizations
Participate in business capture planning and other marketing initiatives.
Gather, track, synthesize, and disseminate intelligence and other
information regarding new business opportunities in the public and
private sectors
Write, synthesize and edit proposals and oversee the submission of the
completed packages, including all necessary attachments and other
associated deliverables
Draft sections of technical proposals such as the management plan, capability and staffing sections and other areas as necessary
Represent BRHC in meetings with partner organizations during technical/sector discussions, bid development and negotiations
Manage the post-submission period, including coordination of responses
to questions, best and final offers and facilitating post-submission
debriefings
Coordinate and support the hand-off and transition of awarded projects
to program staff and as needed participate in rapid program startup
activities
Develop and cultivate external communication networks among donors,
partners, potential partners, and competitors, to assist the gathering
of information and identification of trends and resources
Stay abreast of technical and programmatic issues in areas of assignment
through research, reading, workshop participation, and field visits in
order to assist in strategic planning, and developing and writing
proposals and other relevant
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline, advanced degree preferred.
5+ years experience in program design and/or implementation, proposal
development, and monitoring and evaluation in healthcare and/or
international development work
Proactive in seeking out, synthesizing, presenting and disseminating
information relevant to new business/program development including
information on new opportunities, emerging needs and trends,
innovations, existing programs/projects, potential donors and
partnerships, and new business strategies
Results oriented with demonstrated success in securing funds from various donors
Proven ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented
environment including multi-tasking and flexibility in response to
changing situations
Strong programmatic/technical knowledge of global public health issues and developing country needs, priorities, and trends
Excellent written, verbal, influencing, and negotiation skills.
Exceptional editing/proof-reading skills to ensure production of
documents that are clear, concise, responsive and grammatically correct
Advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience
Willing and able to travel internationally
Consensus-builder and team player
Experience living and/or working in developing nations
BroadReach Healthcare offers a highly competitive salary and benefits
package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan
with match, and annual performance bonus.
BroadReach is an equal opportunity employer.
PLEASE – NO PHONE CALLS. (Only applications submitted through the
BroadReach website will be considered. Applications that are e-mailed
or faxed will not be considered for employment. – Thank You!)
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Not later than 01 May 2012.
