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Reliance Health

Tech-enabled affordable telemedicine and insurance

Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Lagos, Nigeria
Hybrid
Operations & LogisticsProcurement & Sourcing, Supply Chain Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be a trained and licensed pharmacist with active registration in Nigeria.
  • Demonstrated experience in pharmacy technology or digitally enabled pharmacy businesses, particularly in roles integrating clinical services with digital operations.
  • Proven leadership experience in a growth-stage startup or a senior role in an established pharmacy chain with a digital or e-commerce presence.
  • Strong track record of managing and scaling cross-functional teams, driving performance, and fostering operational alignment.
  • Deep expertise in pharmaceutical logistics and supply chain management, including warehousing, inventory control, last-mile delivery, and cold-chain operations.
  • Experience in building or optimizing multi-location pharmacy networks and managing network performance.
  • Solid understanding of pharmacy business models, including profit and revenue levers, pricing strategies, and cost optimization.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative leadership style suited to cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute strategies to establish and scale the Relarex pharmacy network as a high-performing, self-sustaining business unit.
  • Define and implement data-driven systems for monitoring key metrics related to supply chain, fulfillment, financial health, and service delivery.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, importers, and manufacturers to enable cost-effective, high-quality sourcing and ensure supply continuity.
  • Oversee end-to-end distribution operations, including inventory management, fulfillment logistics, and cold-chain integrity where applicable.
  • Lead, develop, and empower a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation.
  • Analyze operational and market data to uncover inefficiencies, mitigate risks, and design strategic interventions that enhance performance.
  • Set and achieve revenue, margin, and growth targets, including pricing optimization, new revenue streams, and expansion strategies.
  • Ensure full compliance with relevant pharmaceutical regulations, quality standards, and internal protocols.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including technology, clinical, finance, and customer service, to enhance digital order fulfillment and improve the customer experience.
Desired Qualifications
  • Exposure to healthcare financing models such as health insurance and pharmacy benefits management is a strong advantage.

About the company

Reliance Health delivers affordable, accessible healthcare in emerging markets by combining subscription-based health insurance with telemedicine and a mix of partner and proprietary healthcare facilities. Its offerings are accessed through a technology-enabled platform that connects individuals and businesses to care, including online consultations and in-person services across its network. The company differentiates itself by targeting underserved populations with an integrated model that lowers costs and expands access—using technology to streamline insurance, telehealth visits, and facility access. The goal is to improve health outcomes for underserved communities by making healthcare cheaper and easier to obtain through a scalable digital-physical care network.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$48.4M

Headquarters

Nigeria

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • General Atlantic updated its Reliance Health investment page on 2026-03-14, signaling continued support.
  • Official 2026 clinic pages list Abuja, Port Harcourt, and eight active RFC locations.
  • The company still markets 24/7 virtual consultations for employers, preserving recurring B2B revenue.

What critics are saying

  • In July 2025, Reliance Health cut 106 employees to chase breakeven immediately.
  • Ex-employees said growth outside Nigeria lagged, crushing Egypt and Senegal expansion economics.
  • If more capital evaporates, clinic-heavy expansion and multi-country underwriting failures can kill the company.

What makes Reliance Health unique

  • Reliance Health combines insurance, telemedicine, and owned clinics across Nigeria and Texas-based operations.
  • General Atlantic backs a healthcare platform with eight Reliance Family Clinics in 2026.
  • It sells integrated corporate wellness and 24/7 virtual care, not single-point telemedicine.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

2%
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