Chichi Offodile
About Chichi Offodile
Chichi Offodile, Chief Operations Officer at HeliumCredit, has successfully raised $30M in Series-B funding and is instrumental in expanding fintech solutions to healthcare facilities across Africa and the GCC.
Chichi Offodile Chief Operations Officer
Chichi Offodile holds the position of Chief Operations Officer. In this role, Chichi Offodile has raised $30M in Series-B funding aimed at expanding HeliumCredit, a fintech product targeting the healthcare sector. Chichi aids in strategizing and overseeing operations, ensuring the company's growth and effective resource allocation.
HeliumCredit Expansion Plans
Chichi Offodile is focused on expanding the reach of HeliumCredit, a fintech product designed to provide credit to healthcare facilities. HeliumCredit has already extended more than $3.5M in loans to over 200 healthcare facilities in Nigeria. By 2024, the ambition is to increase this lending portfolio to support 1,000 healthcare facilities, addressing a part of Africa's $66BN annual healthcare financing deficit.
Funding and Support for Maternal Health
Under Chichi Offodile's leadership, HeliumCredit has garnered noteworthy funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and MSD for Mothers. These funds are directed towards maternal health program strategies, enabling HeliumCredit to support initiatives that benefit maternal and child health in the regions they operate.
HeliumOS and Healthcare Worker Support
HeliumOS, a system developed alongside HeliumCredit, is used by more than 10,000 health workers. This platform supports the care of over 1 million patients and has been adopted by more than 1,000 healthcare facilities. HeliumOS enhances healthcare delivery by improving access to financial resources and operational efficiency.
Operations Across Multiple Regions
Chichi Offodile oversees operations in six African markets and two GCC markets. Leading a team of 150 employees across 10 countries, Chichi ensures that both private healthcare providers and public health stakeholders receive the support they need. The company's wide reach and robust workforce underline its commitment to improving healthcare financing and service delivery.