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: Grant Writer & Investor Relations Lead

Location: Onipan, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Strategy, Partnerships, Innovations & Growth
Reports to:CEO

Role Summary

• The Grant Writer & Investor Relations Lead is responsible for securing sustainable funding for the organization through grants, donor partnerships, impact investors, and strategic funding opportunities.
• The role combines strong storytelling, financial understanding, and relationship management to position the organization as a top-tier investment and funding recipient in the healthtech and logistics ecosystem.
• You will lead end-to-end grant processes, manage investor engagement pipelines, and support long-term capital strategy for growth and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities
Grant Writing & Fundraising:

• Identify and track relevant local and international grant opportunities (foundations, NGOs, multilaterals, CSR programs).
• Lead the full grant lifecycle: opportunity screening, proposal development, submission, and follow-up.
• Write compelling, data-driven grant proposals, concept notes, and funding applications.
• Work with internal teams to gather data, KPIs, budgets, and impact metrics for proposals.
• Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and reporting standards.

Investor Relations & Capital Raising:

• Develop and manage relationships with impact investors, venture capital firms, DFIs, and strategic partners.
• Prepare investor materials including pitch decks, financial models, and impact reports.
• Support fundraising strategy for equity, debt, and blended finance opportunities.
• Coordinate investor meetings, due diligence processes, and follow-ups.
• Maintain an updated investor CRM pipeline and engagement tracker.
• Support leadership in fundraising negotiations and deal structuring.

Strategic Partnerships:

• Identify strategic partners (health systems, logistics partners, governments, NGOs) aligned with funding or expansion goals.
• Support partnership proposals that include funding, co-financing, or grant-linked collaborations.
• Represent the organization at funding forums, pitch events, and partner meetings.

Impact & Reporting:

• Work with operations and data teams to develop impact reports for donors and investors.
• Translate operational performance into compelling narratives and measurable outcomes.
• Ensure all funded projects meet reporting and audit requirements.

Market Intelligence:

• Track funding trends in healthtech, logistics, and development sectors.
• Monitor competitor fundraising and donor priorities.
• Provide insights to leadership on emerging funding opportunities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Total funding secured (grants + investments)
• Number of successful grant applications submitted
• Conversion rate of investor meetings to commitments
• Size and growth of funding pipeline
• Timeliness and quality of donor/investor reports
• Strength of strategic partnerships established

Key Requirements
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Public Health, Development Studies, Finance, or related field.
• 3–6 years experience in grant writing, fundraising, investor relations, or development finance.
• Proven track record of successfully secured grants or investment funding.

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills (grant proposals, pitch decks, reports).
• Strong financial literacy (budgets, forecasts, basic financial modeling).
• Ability to translate technical/operational data into compelling narratives.
• Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Strong project management and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with donor ecosystems (USAID, Gates Foundation, EU, DFIs, etc.) is an advantage.
• Experience in healthtech, logistics, development sector, or startups is a plus.

What Success Looks Like:

• A consistent pipeline of active funding opportunities.
• Increased non-dilutive funding (grants) and strategic capital inflow.
• Strong investor confidence and engagement.
• Well-documented impact story aligned with organizational growth.

Salary
N400,000 – N450,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.