Career Directions Ltd

Marketing Team Lead - Healthcare

Career Directions Ltd  •  Ruiru, KE (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description


Job title:

Marketing Team Lead

Reports To:

Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Location:

Ruiru, Kenya

Job Purpose:

To implement and operationalize marketing, patient engagement, and
front-office strategies in alignment with the hospital’s operational objectives under the
direction of the COO. The role ensures effective patient acquisition, service utilization,
and seamless patient experience from initial contact through service delivery, while
supporting brand positioning and data-driven decision-making.

I. Key Responsibilities

  • Marketing & Patient Acquisition Execution:

    Implement hospital marketing strategies to drive patient acquisition and service uptake by managing telemarketing and digital platforms, converting inquiries into appointments, and overseeing digital campaigns to enhance visibility, engagement, and service awareness.

  • Front Office & Patient Experience Management:

    Supervise front office operations including patient reception, registration, and appointment scheduling, ensuring efficient patient flow, reduced waiting times, and a seamless, high- quality patient experience at all initial points of contact.

  • Insurance & Corporate Coordination:

    Ensure timely insurance verification, pre- authorizations, and coordination of claims processes while maintaining and strengthening relationships with insurers and corporate partners to support access and continuity of care.

  • Interdepartmental Coordination & Service Utilization:

    Promote internal referrals and coordinate with clinical, diagnostics, pharmacy, and support teams to ensure patients complete recommended care pathways, supporting integrated and efficient service delivery.

  • Patient Follow-up & Retention:

    Implement structured patient follow-up systems  for missed appointments, reviews, and continuity of care to improve patient adherence, retention, and overall service outcomes.

  • Team Leadership & Performance Management:

    Supervise and manage the performance of all patient-facing and marketing teams by setting targets, monitoring productivity, and ensuring service quality standards are consistently achieved.

  • Digital Marketing & Online Presence:

    Oversee the hospital’s digital platforms, ensuring consistent content, active engagement, and effective reputation management to enhance visibility and patient trust.

  • Data, Reporting & Market Intelligence:

    Track and analyze marketing performance, patient trends, and service utilization using CRM and reporting tools, and conduct market research to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

Strategic Program Responsibilities

Strategic Program Responsibilities
The Marketing Team Lead will support implementation of the following strategic
initiatives:

  • Patient Experience & Engagement:

    Implement initiatives to achieve ≥95% patient satisfaction at first points of contact and improve patient retention through structured follow-up systems

  • Operational Efficiency & Patient Flow:

    Support improved patient flow by optimizing appointment scheduling, reducing missed appointments, and improving service turnaround times

  • Brand Positioning & Market Growth:

    Execute initiatives that strengthen hospital visibility, reputation, and positioning as a high-quality care provider

  • Digital Engagement & Innovation:

    Increase digital engagement, inquiries, and conversion through optimized digital marketing strategies and platforms

  • Corporate & Community Partnerships:

    Support expansion of corporate relationships and community outreach initiatives to improve access and patient volumes

  • Data & Information Systems:

    Utilize CRM and digital tools to support hospital- wide goals of data accuracy, reporting, and reduction of documentation gaps


Requirements


  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, International Relations, or related field

  • Master’s degree is an added advantage.

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in healthcare marketing and business development.

  • Certified Professional Marketer certification is an added advantage
Career Directions Ltd

About Career Directions Ltd

CDL is a proactive Human Resource Management consultancy firm specializing in Strategic Labour Force Outsourcing, Recruitment, Training, Payroll Processing and Total Human Resource Management. Since 2003, we have been a one-stop shop for all HR related queries and support in and around East Africa. We champion best practice in Human Resource while going the extra mile to proactively address workers needs in order to achieve optimum productivity & profitability.

Our Mission

To support and contribute to our partners success while improving the lives'​ of the community.

Our Vision

To be a partner of choice in providing quality manpower outsourcing solutions.

Our Core Values

1.Professionalism: Conducting our business in the most professional way

2.Respect: Giving due respect to self and others and maintain the environment of teamwork and growth.

3.Passion: To be passionate in all we do.

4.Integrity: To act with honesty and integrity without compromising the truth.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Nairobi, KE
Year Founded
2003
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