Chief Risk Officer

1. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

• Develop and implement a robust enterprise risk management framework.
• Identify assess respond to and monitor organizational risks across all business units.
• Maintain a comprehensive risk register and ensure timely execution of mitigation plans.

2. Governance Compliance & Policy Oversight

• Establish risk policies controls and operating standards in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Legal Compliance and Internal Audit to ensure adherence to laws certifications and industry standards.
• Present periodic risk assessments and reports to the Board and Executive Committee.

3. Operational & Financial Risk Oversight

• Monitor operational risks related to supply chain inventory customer fulfillment laboratory operations technical service and administrative processes.
• Evaluate financial risks (credit liquidity FX investment revenue concentration).
• Lead risk assessments for new projects expansions and major business initiatives.

4. Strategic & Business Continuity Risk

• Conduct scenario analysis stress testing and emerging risk evaluation.
• Oversee development and testing of business continuity plans and disaster recovery protocols.
• Evaluate risks associated with market expansion partnerships acquisitions and new product lines.

5. Cybersecurity Data Privacy & Technology Risk

• Work with IT to oversee cybersecurity risk data protection and information security controls.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and safeguard sensitive business and patient information.
• Conduct risk assessments for new digital tools platforms and automation initiatives.

6. Internal Controls & Audit Support

• Strengthen internal controls across financial operational and administrative processes.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Conduct compliance checks and ensure policy adherence across departments.

7. Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide clear risk dashboards KPIs and performance metrics to the CEO CFO and Board.
• Interface with regulators auditors insurers and external consultants.
• Lead investigations of incidents breaches or complaints and implement corrective actions

8. Risk Culture Training & Awareness

• Promote a strong culture of risk ownership and accountability across the organization.
• Lead risk-focused training sessions for management and staff.

• HND or Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Risk Management Business Administration or related field. A masters degree (MBA/MSc) is an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as FRM CRISC IRM ERM CIA CFA CISA ISO 31000 are highly desirable.
• 1015 years of relevant experience in risk management compliance audit or governance. Minimum 5 years in a senior or executive leadership role.
• Experience in diagnostics healthcare pharmaceuticals manufacturing financial services or other regulated environments is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of risk identification assessment and mitigation techniques.
• Excellent knowledge of regulatory frameworks compliance standards and governance principles.
• Strong analytical and scenario-modelling skills.
• Solid leadership communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to design and implement internal controls and risk frameworks.
• Proficiency in risk management tools ERM systems and data analysis platforms.
• Proactive decisive and able to influence at the highest levels.
• Strong judgement with the ability to manage sensitive or high-risk situations.