Business Development Officer

Company Description VitalScan Uganda is building Uganda’s preventive healthcare platform to help individuals, employers, insurers, and healthcare providers manage health proactively. The organization focuses on early disease detection through annual memberships, accredited laboratory diagnostics, and intelligent health insights. Using modern technology and AI-assisted interpretation, VitalScan turns complex health data into clear, actionable information that supports better health decisions. The company’s mission is to ensure that millions of Ugandans live longer, healthier lives by prioritizing prevention over treatment and making preventive healthcare as routine as planning for the future. Role Description The Business Development Manager is a part-time, hybrid role based in Kampala. This role is responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with individuals, corporate clients, insurers, and healthcare providers, while growing VitalScan’s presence in Uganda’s preventive healthcare market. Day-to-day tasks include prospecting and lead generation, conducting client meetings and presentations, developing proposals, and negotiating and closing strategic partnerships and contracts. The Business Development Manager will collaborate with marketing, operations, and product teams to refine offerings, support market positioning, and ensure excellent client onboarding and relationship management. The role also involves monitoring market trends, preparing performance reports, and recommending data-driven strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets. Qualifications

Business development and sales skills, including lead generation, pipeline management, negotiation, and closing deals. Account management and relationship-building skills with corporate clients, healthcare providers, and partners. Strategic planning and market analysis skills, with the ability to identify new segments and growth opportunities. Communication and presentation skills, with strong written and verbal proficiency for client meetings and proposals. Organizational and project management skills to coordinate cross-functional initiatives and client implementations. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Healthcare Management, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). Prior experience in healthcare, insurance, diagnostics, or technology-driven services is an advantage. Comfort working with data, dashboards, and CRM tools to track performance and inform decisions. Ability to work independently, meet targets, and adapt in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Commitment to preventive healthcare and improving health outcomes for communities in Uganda.

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