Ijeoma Oyeyinka
About Ijeoma Oyeyinka
Ijeoma Oyeyinka is the Head of HR at HeliumCredit, known for raising $30M in Series-B funding and spearheading expansion in Kenya and other regions.
Title: Head, HR
Ijeoma Oyeyinka serves as the Head of Human Resources at HeliumCredit. In this role, she oversees talent acquisition, employee development, and overall HR strategy for the company. Her leadership is central to maintaining a workforce of 150 employees across 10 countries, ensuring smooth operations and employee satisfaction.
Funding Initiatives
Ijeoma Oyeyinka played a crucial role in raising $30 million in Series-B funding for HeliumCredit. This significant financial milestone supports the company's strategic initiatives and overall growth plans. Additionally, she has secured funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and MSD for Mothers, aimed at enhancing maternal health program strategies.
Expansion Plans in Kenya
Under Ijeoma Oyeyinka's leadership, HeliumCredit plans to expand its operations in Kenya. This strategic move forms part of the company's broader goal to increase its lending portfolio to 1,000 healthcare facilities by 2024. The expansion is expected to bolster HeliumCredit's market presence in Africa and enhance healthcare financing options.
HeliumOS and Health Worker Support
HeliumOS, a platform developed by HeliumCredit, supports more than 10,000 health workers in providing care to over 1 million patients. Under Ijeoma Oyeyinka's HR leadership, the organization ensures that these health workers have the resources and support needed to optimize patient care. HeliumCredit aims to be the leading technology partner for public health entities across Africa.
Global Reach and Impact
HeliumCredit, guided by Ijeoma Oyeyinka, has impacted over 1 million patients and worked with more than 1,000 healthcare facilities across six African markets and two GCC markets. The company employs 150 individuals across 10 countries, reflecting its expansive and impactful operations in the healthcare sector.