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Reliance Health

Tech-enabled affordable telemedicine and insurance

Senior Associate Nursing Officer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
NGN297.1k/mo+ Annual performance bonus
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Lagos, Nigeria
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.NSc.) and a current, valid Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) Practicing License are required.
  • Must have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme or possess a valid Certificate of Exemption.
  • Must have a minimum of 4 years of post-NYSC clinical experience in a hospital or clinic setting.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and support the nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care.
  • Provide clinical guidance on patient assessment, care planning, and escalation of complex cases.
  • Oversee immunization, family planning, preventive care, and patient education programmes.
  • Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and service delivery.
  • Set performance goals for nursing staff and monitor key performance indicators.
  • Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and support the professional development of nursing staff.
  • Develop duty rosters and staffing plans to ensure adequate workforce coverage.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention of nursing staff.
  • Drive quality improvement initiatives through audits, clinical reviews, and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, infection prevention standards, professional regulations, and statutory requirements.
  • Maintain relationships with regulatory bodies, government agencies, and other external stakeholders.
  • Oversee nursing operations to ensure efficient patient flow and timely delivery of services.
  • Manage nursing inventory, vaccines, medications, consumables, and clinical equipment.
  • Coordinate nursing support for health programmes, outreach activities, and corporate health initiatives.
  • Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
  • Analyse clinical and operational data to identify improvement opportunities and support decision-making.
  • Prepare reports on nursing performance, programme outcomes, patient satisfaction, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor patient feedback and implement initiatives that improve patient experience and service quality.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) systems or other healthcare management software, with experience using data and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
  • Experience coordinating corporate health checks, community health programmes, or other public health outreach initiatives.
  • Previous experience leading, supervising, or coordinating a team of nurses or healthcare workers.
  • Good knowledge of immunization, family planning, infection prevention, and quality improvement.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, organizational, and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including staff supervision, performance management, coaching, and mentorship.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Additional relevant clinical certifications or a postgraduate qualification in Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration, or a related field is an added 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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