Enterprise Risk Manager

Job Title: Enterprise Risk Manager
Reports to: Group CEO or Risk Management Committee
Client: Confidential
Industry: Healthcare
Locations: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Purpose/Summary

The Enterprise Risk Manager will design, implement, and oversee the hospital’s risk management framework to protect the organization’s assets, reputation, and operational continuity. The individual will focus on identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks across all business units.

Key Functions/Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an enterprise-wide risk management (ERM) framework.
• Establish clear policies, processes, and performance indicators for risk management.
• Define the hospital’s risk appetite and ensure adherence across departments.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across operational, clinical, financial, and strategic domains.
• Monitor emerging risks and provide scenario analyses to guide decision-making.
• Maintain a centralized risk register with periodic updates and trend analysis.
• Develop and oversee the execution of mitigation strategies for identified risks.
• Ensure risk control measures are integrated into daily operations.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses, implementing corrective measures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant healthcare regulations and standards (e.g., NHIS, JCI).
• Collaborate with departments to ensure robust internal controls are in place.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulators on risk-related matters.
• Design and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Lead responses to crises, ensuring minimal impact on operations and finances.
• Train staff on emergency preparedness and risk protocols.
• Provide detailed risk reports and dashboards to senior management and the board.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external risk management consultants and partners.
• Build risk awareness through training and communication programs.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk management, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or relevant discipline with at least Second Class Upper
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in risk management or internal control roles with at least 3 years in leadership position preferably in a healthcare sector or high regulations environment.
• Professional membership and or certification will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in the usage of risk management software and tools

Desirable

• Industry knowledge would be an added advantage
• ISO 31000 Certified personnel