Government Relations & Strategic Partnerships Lead at Lifebank - March 27, 2026
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Government Relations & Strategic Partnerships Lead at Lifebank ⏲ Mar 27, 2026, 9:09 PM ⋕ View all Marketing & Public Relations jobs
LifeBank is a technology company that powers hospitals and care centers to deliver quality healthcare to patients in emerging markets. The company’s technology, infrastructure, agile production, and distribution networks enable hospitals in emerging markets to catch up with their global peers. The company has distributed 45,000+ medical products to 1000+ healthcare facilities, saving 18,000+ lives across Nigeria, Ethiopia and Kenya. At LifeBank, we are the technology-led healthcare system for the future.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Government Relations & Strategic Partnerships Lead
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: CEO
Role Summary
The Government Relations & Strategic Partnerships Lead will drive government engagement, grant acquisition, investor relations, and strategic partnerships to support the company’s growth and long-term sustainability.
The role combines public sector relationship management with fundraising, donor engagement, and impact-focused project development in the healthcare logistics space.
Key Responsibilities
Government Relations
Serve as primary liaison with relevant government ministries, agencies, and regulators (Health, Transport, and related bodies).
Manage regulatory engagement, approvals, and compliance processes.
Represent the organization in government forums and policy discussions.
Sustainability & Impact:
Design and support initiatives that improve operational and financial sustainability.
Develop public-private partnerships (PPPs) and scalable healthcare delivery models.
Track and report impact metrics to stakeholders and funders.
Stakeholder Management:
Maintain a structured stakeholder engagement plan across government, donors, investors, and partners.
Coordinate internal teams to execute partnership commitments.
Grants & Funding:
Identify and track grant opportunities from governments, NGOs, DFIs, and foundations.
Lead proposal development, grant writing, budgeting, and submission.
Manage donor reporting and compliance for awarded grants.
Investor & Strategic Partnerships:
Engage impact investors, development finance institutions, and strategic partners.
Develop pitch decks, proposals, and partnership materials.
Support fundraising efforts and partnership negotiations.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Value of grants and funding secured
Successful execution of sustainability initiatives
Regulatory compliance and government engagement outcomes.
Number of active strategic partnerships
Growth of funding pipeline (donors/investors/DFIs)
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Law, Business, International Relations, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Proven experience writing successful grant proposals or securing institutional funding.
Strong understanding of Nigeria’s public sector and development ecosystem.
Experience in health-tech, logistics, NGO, or donor-funded environments is an advantage.
4 – 6+ years experience in government relations, grants, partnerships, fundraising, or business development.
Core Skills:
Grant writing & proposal development
Strategic thinking & execution
Strong communication & storytelling
Project management.
Stakeholder engagement & negotiation
Fundraising & partnership development
Salary
N450,000 - N500,000 / month
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