Chief Executive Officer Veterinary job at Q-Sourcing

About This Job:

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

On behalf of our client in the AGRI-BUSINESS sector, we are looking for a competent, skilled and experienced CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (VETERINARY), to work in Uganda.

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Job purpose To provide strategic leadership, governance, and operational oversight for our client , aiming to secure and solidify our position as Leaders on the respective sectors, by ensuring sustainable growth, financial stewardship, exceptional Veterinary/animal health and agricultural services, strong client/customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance and value creation for shareholders and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

1. Strategic leadership and governance

• Develop, refine and implement a unified strategic plan for both companies that aligns with shareholder objectives, market opportunities, and industry trends.
• Lead the expansion of companies’ presence in Uganda by identifying new growth opportunities to enhance market presence and ensure successful execution of expansion plans.
• Lead robust governance practices, risk management, and ethical standards across both entities.
• Drive the evolution of product portfolios to meet market needs.

2. Financial management

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional leadership to develop and execute strategic plans, focusing on accurate business forecasting and the creation of commercial strategies to cultivate new revenue streams, customer relationships & partnerships, all in harmony with the companies’ strategic objectives and vision.
• Own the P&L for both entities and drive revenue growth across services and products; oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, working capital optimization, and capital allocation.
• Oversee financial controls and timely financial reporting to the Board of Directors.

3. Operations and service delivery

• Ensure high-quality, compliant Veterinary and Agrivet services with consistent standards across companies.
• Optimize supply chain, inventory management and supplier relationships for vet products feeds and equipment.
• Oversee network performance, capex project delivery and key asset management.
• Drive customer experience excellence, client retention and referrals through service quality metrics.

4. People, culture and leadership

• Build, mentor and retain a high-performing leadership team to foster a high-performing culture, setting clear objectives and empowering team members to excel in their roles.
• Oversee and drive effective collaboration with the various departments to ensure alignment of efforts towards achieving companies’ growth objectives.
• Set and monitor performance metrics that drive revenue growth, profitability and market share.
• Foster a safety-focused workplace with robust occupational health and safety practices.

5. Regulatory compliance and risk management

• Ensure compliance with Veterinary, agricultural, pharmaceutical and business regulations in Uganda and other operating jurisdictions.
• Oversee licensing, registrations, Veterinary practice standards (where applicable), feed and drug regulations, data protection, and anti-corruption compliance.
• Identify and mitigate enterprise risks (operational, financial, regulatory, reputational, cyber).

6. Stakeholder engagement

• Serve as the primary public face and brands ambassador for both brands; manage Board liaison, and key partner relationships (Suppliers, Clients, Farmer associations, Government, NGOs etc).
• Lead our corporate social responsibility (CSR) agenda initiatives for alignment with animal health, Veterinary education and community welfare.
• Represent the Organizations with industry bodies, at major national/international forums as appropriate and with regulators while staying abreast of regulatory requirements,

7. Technology and innovation

• Champion digital transformation and systems across organizations.
• Drive innovation in service delivery, product mix and process improvements.

Requirements

Educational qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Veterinary/Animal Science, Agriculture or a related field from an accredited University
• Advanced qualification (MBA, Master’s Degree in related fields) is also preferred, demonstrating an understanding of the industry.
• Certifications from globally recognized institutions will be an added advantage.

Specific experience, knowledge & skills required

• At least 10 years of Senior leadership experience in health services, veterinary/agri-business or a related sector.
• Prior CEO/MD experience strongly preferred, experience scaling multiple sites/regions and familiarity with regulatory environments in Uganda and East Africa is a plus.
• Financial acumen: Proven P&L ownership, budgeting and financial management, experience with capital expenditure planning.
• Operations and service delivery: Track record of building high-quality service networks, supply chain optimization and customer-centric operations.
• People leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, drive culture, succession planning and performance management.
• Stakeholder management: Comfort engaging with Boards, regulators, partners and community stakeholders.
• Technology mindset: Comfort with digital platforms, data analytics and process automation.

Key competencies

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Leadership and people development
• Financial acumen and commercial mindset
• Customer focus and service excellence
• Change management and adaptability
• Collaboration and stakeholder management
• Risk management and governance
• Ethical judgment and integrity
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Innovation and adaptability
• Problem-solving and analytical skills

Note

The deadline for applications is not later than 08:00 am Friday 20th March, 2026

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

• Develop, refine and implement a unified strategic plan for both companies that aligns with shareholder objectives, market opportunities, and industry trends.
• Lead the expansion of companies’ presence in Uganda by identifying new growth opportunities to enhance market presence and ensure successful execution of expansion plans.
• Lead robust governance practices, risk management, and ethical standards across both entities.
• Drive the evolution of product portfolios to meet market needs.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional leadership to develop and execute strategic plans, focusing on accurate business forecasting and the creation of commercial strategies to cultivate new revenue streams, customer relationships & partnerships, all in harmony with the companies’ strategic objectives and vision.
• Own the P&L for both entities and drive revenue growth across services and products; oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, working capital optimization, and capital allocation.
• Oversee financial controls and timely financial reporting to the Board of Directors.
• Ensure high-quality, compliant Veterinary and Agrivet services with consistent standards across companies.
• Optimize supply chain, inventory management and supplier relationships for vet products feeds and equipment.
• Oversee network performance, capex project delivery and key asset management.
• Drive customer experience excellence, client retention and referrals through service quality metrics.
• Build, mentor and retain a high-performing leadership team to foster a high-performing culture, setting clear objectives and empowering team members to excel in their roles.
• Oversee and drive effective collaboration with the various departments to ensure alignment of efforts towards achieving companies’ growth objectives.
• Set and monitor performance metrics that drive revenue growth, profitability and market share.
• Foster a safety-focused workplace with robust occupational health and safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with Veterinary, agricultural, pharmaceutical and business regulations in Uganda and other operating jurisdictions.
• Oversee licensing, registrations, Veterinary practice standards (where applicable), feed and drug regulations, data protection, and anti-corruption compliance.
• Identify and mitigate enterprise risks (operational, financial, regulatory, reputational, cyber).
• Serve as the primary public face and brands ambassador for both brands; manage Board liaison, and key partner relationships (Suppliers, Clients, Farmer associations, Government, NGOs etc).
• Lead our corporate social responsibility (CSR) agenda initiatives for alignment with animal health, Veterinary education and community welfare.
• Represent the Organizations with industry bodies, at major national/international forums as appropriate and with regulators while staying abreast of regulatory requirements,
• Champion digital transformation and systems across organizations.
• Drive innovation in service delivery, product mix and process improvements.

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Leadership and people development
• Financial acumen and commercial mindset
• Customer focus and service excellence
• Change management and adaptability
• Collaboration and stakeholder management
• Risk management and governance
• Ethical judgment and integrity
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Innovation and adaptability
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proven P&L ownership, budgeting and financial management, experience with capital expenditure planning.
• Track record of building high-quality service networks, supply chain optimization and customer-centric operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, drive culture, succession planning and performance management.
• Comfort engaging with Boards, regulators, partners and community stakeholders.
• Comfort with digital platforms, data analytics and process automation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Veterinary/Animal Science, Agriculture or a related field from an accredited University
• Advanced qualification (MBA, Master’s Degree in related fields) is also preferred, demonstrating an understanding of the industry.
• Certifications from globally recognized institutions will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years of Senior leadership experience in health services, veterinary/agri-business or a related sector.
• Prior CEO/MD experience strongly preferred, experience scaling multiple sites/regions and familiarity with regulatory environments in Uganda and East Africa is a plus.