Solutions
Solutions Built for
African Healthcare
From advisory to transformation to transactions. Six engagement models designed for the unique challenges of healthcare delivery across the continent.
Engagement Models
Six Ways to Work With Us
Every healthcare organisation has different needs and constraints. We offer engagement models that range from short-term advisory to long-term transformation partnerships.
Advisory Projects
Targeted consulting for specific operational or strategic challenges.
How it works
- —Rapid diagnostic to identify root causes
- —Clear scope with defined deliverables
- —Embedded team working inside your organisation
- —Measurable outcomes tied to performance targets
Retainer Advisory
Ongoing strategic counsel with a dedicated pool of consulting hours each month.
How it works
- —Monthly hours allocation with rollover flexibility
- —Priority access to specialist consultants
- —Quarterly performance reviews and recalibration
- —Flexible scope that adapts as priorities shift
Embedded Secondments
Full-time consultants placed inside your organisation to drive change from within.
How it works
- —Dedicated resource embedded in your team
- —Reports directly to your leadership
- —Knowledge transfer built into every engagement
- —Recall clause for operational flexibility
Fractional Leadership
Part-time C-suite executives for hospitals that need senior leadership without full-time cost.
How it works
- —2 to 3 days per week, on-site or hybrid
- —Board-ready professionals with sector depth
- —Performance-linked engagement terms
- —Transition to permanent hire optional
Hospital Transformation
Equity-backed operational turnarounds for underperforming healthcare facilities.
How it works
- —Diagnostic and entry valuation
- —Management takeover with full operational control
- —KPI-driven performance tracking and reporting
- —Structured exit with defined return targets
Transaction Advisory
M&A and capital raising for healthcare assets across Africa.
How it works
- —Mandate structuring and deal positioning
- —Buyer and investor pipeline development
- —Data room preparation and due diligence support
- —Deal execution through to completion
At a Glance
Compare Engagement Models
Choose the model that fits your organisation's stage, budget, and objectives. Most clients combine two or more models over time.
| Engagement Model | Duration | Team Size | Client Involvement | Fee Structure | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advisory Projects | 8 to 16 weeks | 2 to 4 consultants | Moderate. Sponsor plus working group | Fixed project fee | Specific operational or strategic challenges with a clear scope |
| Retainer Advisory | 6 to 12 months (rolling) | 1 to 2 senior advisors | Light. Monthly check-ins, on-demand access | Monthly retainer | Ongoing strategic guidance without a full engagement |
| Embedded Secondments | 3 to 12 months | 1 to 3 embedded staff | High. Consultant reports to client leadership | Monthly placement fee | Capacity gaps requiring hands-on, full-time support |
| Fractional Leadership | 6 to 18 months | 1 executive | High. Integrated into leadership team | Monthly fee, performance-linked | Senior leadership needs without full-time hiring cost |
| Hospital Transformation | 24 to 60 months | Full management team | Board-level oversight | Management fee plus equity participation | Underperforming facilities requiring operational turnaround |
| Transaction Advisory | 6 to 18 months | 2 to 4 specialists | Moderate. Data provision and decision gates | Retainer plus success fee | Healthcare M&A, fundraising, or asset transactions |
Advisory Projects
Duration
8 to 16 weeks
Team Size
2 to 4 consultants
Client Involvement
Moderate. Sponsor plus working group
Fee Structure
Fixed project fee
Best For
Specific operational or strategic challenges with a clear scope
Retainer Advisory
Duration
6 to 12 months (rolling)
Team Size
1 to 2 senior advisors
Client Involvement
Light. Monthly check-ins, on-demand access
Fee Structure
Monthly retainer
Best For
Ongoing strategic guidance without a full engagement
Embedded Secondments
Duration
3 to 12 months
Team Size
1 to 3 embedded staff
Client Involvement
High. Consultant reports to client leadership
Fee Structure
Monthly placement fee
Best For
Capacity gaps requiring hands-on, full-time support
Fractional Leadership
Duration
6 to 18 months
Team Size
1 executive
Client Involvement
High. Integrated into leadership team
Fee Structure
Monthly fee, performance-linked
Best For
Senior leadership needs without full-time hiring cost
Hospital Transformation
Duration
24 to 60 months
Team Size
Full management team
Client Involvement
Board-level oversight
Fee Structure
Management fee plus equity participation
Best For
Underperforming facilities requiring operational turnaround
Transaction Advisory
Duration
6 to 18 months
Team Size
2 to 4 specialists
Client Involvement
Moderate. Data provision and decision gates
Fee Structure
Retainer plus success fee
Best For
Healthcare M&A, fundraising, or asset transactions
Confidential Engagement
Partner With Consult For Africa
We support hospital operators, investors, development partners, and institutions seeking disciplined execution, institutional strengthening, and measurable performance transformation.
Engagement Areas
- • Hospital management & embedded leadership
- • Turnaround & financial performance recovery
- • Strategy, service-line & revenue growth
- • Capital project planning & commissioning
- • Digital systems & performance dashboards
- • Healthcare HR & executive coaching (Maarova™)
- • Public sector & PPP transformation
Accreditation & Quality Readiness
- • JCI accreditation preparation
- • COHSASA accreditation readiness
- • SafeCare quality improvement pathways
- • Clinical governance & patient safety systems
Engagement Process
- • Confidential executive review
- • Diagnostic & performance assessment
- • Scope definition & transformation pathway
Discreet engagement • NDA available • Executive response within 48 hours