ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - STRATEGY, PLANNING AND RESEARCH AT DELOITTE NIGERIA

About Company:

Deloitte is the largest private professional services network in the world. Everyday, approximately 286,200 professionals in more than 150 countries demonstrate their commitment to making an impact that matters. Our West Africa practice serves multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises and the public sector across Nigeria and Ghana.

In Nigeria, Deloitte is one of the leading professional services firms, specializing in providing Audit, Tax, Consulting, Risk Advisory and Financial Advisory services. We serve clients in a variety of industries from financial services, consumer, telecommunications, media & technology, energy resources & Industrial and government and public services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• The Assistant Director, Strategy, Planning and Research will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of strategic plans and research initiatives that support the organisation’s mission to improve healthcare delivery in Imo State.
• This role will be responsible for translating organisational objectives into actionable strategies, ensuring robust planning processes, and driving evidence-based decision-making.
• The position will be responsible for fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, directly impacting the effectiveness and sustainability of healthcare services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee strategic planning processes, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and healthcare priorities.
• Lead research initiatives to inform policy, operational improvements, and service delivery enhancements.
• Manage the performance monitoring function, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of key metrics.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation and best practice adoption.
• Mentor and guide the Strategy Team to achieve departmental objectives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Management, or a related discipline; Master’s degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma) is highly desirable.
• 10 -15 years’ experience in healthcare strategy, planning, research, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong analytical, research, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives in a complex healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Must be a resident of Imo State or open to relocation.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 20th November, 2025

Application Instructions:

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