Job Openings at eHealth Africa

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eHealth Africa designs and implements data-driven solutions and technologies to improve health systems for and with local communities. eHA’s technology works in low connectivity settings, and smartly uses data to drive decision-making by local governments and partner agencies to get optimum results. We are recruiting to fill the positions below:     Job Title: State Coordinator Location: Kano Job Summary

• The State Coordinator is involved in planning, organizing, coordinating and delivering the GRID project at the state level, ensuring that outputs and outcomes outlined in the project results framework are met.
• This includes coordinating state engagement, ensuring government support for the data collection activities, maintaining oversight of field activities, reporting progress, risks and challenges throughout the course of the project, and finally to encourage the state to utilize the data through demonstration of its various applications.
• They will work closely with the Field Operations Coordinator to complete the mapping of their assigned statesl. This role will be performed in line within established policies, procedures and guidelines and they will perform other related work as required.
• The State Coordinator will report to and work closely with the GRID Project Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, the State Coordinator will perform the following responsibilities which may include but are not limited to:

• Manages government liaison and relationships at state level in relation to data collection, mapping, and showcasing potential uses for data.
• Coordinates state level steering committee/working group for the GRID project.
• Liaises with MDAs to determine interest in various applications for the data and reports these to the PM and GIS team.
• Develops operational plan in collaboration with Field Operations Coordinator and Project Manager.
• Works with Field Operations Coordinator, Project Manager, GIS team, State Government and donors/partners to implement the mapping process appropriately.
• Works with the Field Operations Coordinator to obtain relevant baseline mapping data from state MDAs.
• Completes handover/close out report for all states on completion of data collection activities
• Provides Project Manager with budgetary and operational recommendations.
• Reports project progress/issues/challenges to Project Manager on a daily basis.
• Updates risk register as and when required.
• Completes travel and activity planning on a monthly basis
• Regularly updates process documentation to reflect work done, lessons learned, challenges experienced and potential for extension of project in line with partner aims and objectives.
• Works with State representatives and the Field Operations Coordinator to manage the selection and onboarding of data collectors.
• Works with Operations Assistant to manage logistics for data collector testing, interviewing, training and deployment.
• Negotiates and supports with the execution of various agreements as necessary with individual agencies/organizations, both public and private, for services relevant to implementation of the project.
• Ensures compliance with state laws and regulations

Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a relevant field
• Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in project coordination/management
• Knowledge of automated mapping and spatial information processing concepts
• Knowledge of the capabilities of automated mapping and geographic information processing systems
• Ability to plan, organize and manage the activities of a team
• Ability to translate technical concepts and terminology in terms understandable to state officials and agency heads
• Ability to present data clearly and highlight its potential for decision making to high level stakeholders
• Ability to coordinate large scale events, including workshops and training sessions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with user agencies, administrative officials and employees
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills
• Ability to produce concise and useful reports and present information effectively using appropriate mediums

Personal Characteristics The State Coordinator should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

• Adaptability: Demonstrates a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency
• Behaves Ethically: Understands ethical behavior and business practices, and ensures that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
• Builds Relationships: Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Communicates Effectively: Speaks, listens and writes in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Creativity/Innovation: Develops new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities
• Focuses on Partner/Client Needs: Anticipates, understands, and responds to the needs of internal and external clients and partners to meet or exceed their expectations within the organisational parameters
• Fosters Teamwork: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organisational effectiveness.
• Leads: Positively influences others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
• Makes Decisions: Assesses situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and makes clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organizes: Sets priorities, develops a work schedule, monitors progress towards goals, and tracks details, data, information and activities
• Plans: Determines strategies to move the organization forward, sets goals, creates and implements actions plans, and evaluates the process and results.
• Solves Problems: Assesses problem situations to identify causes, gathers and processes relevant information, generates possible solutions, and makes recommendations and/or resolves the problem
• Thinks Strategically: Assesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment, and the vision and values of the organisation

Computer Skills:

• Working knowledge of project management tools, e.g. Atlassian Jira, Redbooth, etc. will be an added advantage.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite

Language Ability:

• English is the spoken and written language
• Ability to read, analyse, proof and edit documents, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or government regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from executive and senior managers, employees, the general public and clients/partners

Math Ability:

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to Apply for this Position                 Job Title: Field Operations Coordinator Location: Kano Summary

• The Field Operations Coordinator leads planning, organizing, coordinating and execution of data collection activities throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• S/he is also responsible for providing technical expertise and supervision of day-to-day activities of data collection staff hired for the project.
• S/he provides budgetary and operational recommendations to the State Coordinator and Project Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, the Coordinator, Field Operations will perform the following responsibilities which may include but are not limited to:

• Leads the detailed planning and execution of data collection activities in designated states.
• Provides technical expertise to support the Project Manager and State Coordinator in the development of operational plans to support field activities
• Coordinates all data collection staff and data collection activities carried out across Local Government Areas (LGAs) and wards in designated states
• Supports in the configuration of mobile data collection tools (ODK) and mobile base maps on mobile phones and tablets. Troubleshoots mobile phones, tablets and other data collection devices during field activities
• Supports the State Coordinator in gathering baseline data through liaison with government staff and stakeholders at LGA and ward levels
• Works closely with the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysts to ensure data quality standards are met for all data collection activities, and to provide input into development of field planning maps and guides
• Works closely with government, stakeholders and partners across states to support the hiring and training of data collectors.
• Reports any issues/risks to the Project Manager and State Coordinator on a daily basis
• Conducts tests, interviews and provides training to data collectors across states.
• Coordinates Training of Trainers (ToT) activities across states throughout field activities
• Coordinates sensitization meetings at all local levels (LGA, ward and settlement)
• Ensures periodic of synchronization of field data
• Ensures compliance with laws and regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Geography, Cartography, Business Administration or related field. A Master’s degree in management, business administration, project management would be an added advantage
• 2 years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in conducting surveys operation and management, including at least two years experience in a system/program supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of geographic information systems
• Experience in training and deploying data collection teams
• Ability to plan, organize and manage the programs and activities of a field team in operation  and implementation data collection and field surveys
• Ability to translate technical concepts and terminology in terms understandable state government officials and agency heads
• Ability to make decisions based on factual data and to evaluate progress or success of computerized projects and systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with user agencies, administrative officials and employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills.
• Certifications and Licenses
• GISP certification or RICS Chartered Geomatics certification desirable

Personal Characteristics:

• Adaptability: Demonstrates a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency
• Behaves Ethically: Understands ethical behavior and business practices, and ensures that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
• Builds Relationships: Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Communicates Effectively: Speaks, listens and writes in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Creativity/Innovation: Develops new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities
• Focuses on Partner/Client Needs: Anticipates, understands, and responds to the needs of internal and external clients and partners to meet or exceed their expectations within the organisational parameters
• Fosters Teamwork: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organisational effectiveness.
• Leads: Positively influences others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
• Makes Decisions: Assesses situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and makes clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organizes: Sets priorities, develops a work schedule, monitors progress towards goals, and tracks details, data, information and activities
• Plans: Determines strategies to move the organization forward, sets goals, creates and implements actions plans, and evaluates the process and results.
• Solves Problems: Assesses problem situations to identify causes, gathers and processes relevant information, generates possible solutions, and makes recommendations and/or resolves the problem
• Thinks Strategically: Assesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment, and the vision and values of the organisation

Computer Skills:

• Working knowledge of project management tools, e.g. Atlassian Jira, Redbooth, etc. will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of  open Source GIS (QGIS, PostGIS and Geoserver), data transformation tools (FME Desktop, Kettle and python) and Commercial GIS (ArcInfo, ArcView, ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox), ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server will be an added advantage.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite

Language Ability:

• English is the spoken and written language
• Ability to read, analyse, proof and edit documents, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or government regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from executive and senior managers, employees, the general public and clients/partners

Math Ability:

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can become louder at times due to group discussions or activities. eHealth Africa is a tobacco-free environment.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee is frequently required to sit and use a computer and/or reach with hands and arms.

Above All: We believe strongly in our mission and our core values and our teams are most successful when they do also.

• Impact & Quality: We work on solving big problems. We believe in the power of technology to make a transformational difference in health systems, and we know that when we do high-quality work, we have the opportunity to change lives in the communities we impact.
• Innovative Problem Solving: We maintain a worldview driven by possibilities, not limitations. We build smart systems that will sustain beyond our tenures. We challenge prevailing assumptions, respect the urgency of the environments we operate in, and take smart risks to search for the best solution.
• Passion: We care intensely about what we do, and about whom we do it with. We inspire others with our tenacity and commitment to our communities and each other.
• Honesty: We are honest with our communities, our partners, our donors, and ourselves. We communicate with candor, respect, and humility. We are quick to admit our own mistakes, and work to correct them with openness & expediency.
• Growth & Learning: We embrace curiosity. We pursue and promote continuous learning, share our skills and knowledge, and actively work to make ourselves and those around us better.
• Ownership: We work to become part of the fabric of the communities in which we work. We value our seat at the table and invest in the places we call home.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to Apply for this Position       Job Title: Project Assistant Location: Abuja Summary

• The Project Assistant, GRID will need to be highly organized, adaptable, and able to prioritize tasks while working with other project stakeholders.
• S/he is to assist on the various ongoing projects with the ability to motivate others and keep them on task in a positive and encouraging manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:
• Work collaboratively with the project manager and team to maximize productivity.
• Collaborate with the whole project team, contributing to the entire project lifecycle.
• Organize and monitor schedules and see that deadlines are met.
• Coordinate efforts within the team and with outside consultants efficiently.
• Report updates verbally and in written form to other team members.
• Monitor budget and help ensure resources are used efficiently.
• Help discern requirements and assign tasks to team members.
• Complete any necessary administrative tasks, such as research and email.
• Demonstrate commitment to clients’ needs and confidentiality continuously.
• Receive, screen and distribute correspondence and attach necessary background information;
• Assist in logistical organization of meetings, training and workshops;
• Assist with basic financial management of the project.
• Prepare agendas and arrange field visits, appointments and meetings both internal and external related to the project activities and write minutes from the meetings.
• Be consistently at work and on time.
• Participate in and promote a positive, supportive, cooperative team environment.
• Adhere to Policies and Procedures.
• Adhere to eHealth Africa Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.

Education/Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in geography, cartography, business administration or related field. A Master’s degree in management, business administration, project management would be an added advantage.
• 2 years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in a management role
• Knowledge of geographic information systems.
• Knowledge of financial management procedures
• Ability to plan, organize and manage the programs and activities
• Ability to translate technical concepts and terminology in terms understandable state government officials and agency heads.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with user agencies, administrative officials and employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills.

Personal Characteristics

• The Project Assistant, GRID  should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:
• Adaptability: Demonstrates a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency
• Behaves Ethically: Understands ethical behavior and business practices, and ensures that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
• Builds Relationships: Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Communicates Effectively: Speaks, listens and writes in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Creativity/Innovation: Develops new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities
• Focuses on Partner/Client Needs: Anticipates, understands, and responds to the needs of internal and external clients and partners to meet or exceed their expectations within the organisational parameters
• Fosters Teamwork: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organisational effectiveness.
• Leads: Positively influences others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
• Makes Decisions: Assesses situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and makes clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organizes: Sets priorities, develops a work schedule, monitors progress towards goals, and tracks details, data, information and activities
• Plans: Determines strategies to move the organization forward, sets goals, creates and implements actions plans, and evaluates the process and results.
• Solves Problems: Assesses problem situations to identify causes, gathers and processes relevant information, generates possible solutions, and makes recommendations and/or resolves the problem
• Thinks Strategically: Assesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment, and the vision and values of the organisation.

Computer Skills:

• Working knowledge of project management tools, e.g. Atlassian Jira, Redbooth, etc. will be an added advantage.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite

Language Ability:

• English is the spoken and written language.
• Ability to read, analyse, proof and edit documents, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from executive and senior managers, employees, the general public and clients/partners.

Math Ability:

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can become louder at times due to group discussions or activities. eHealth Africa is a tobacco-free environment.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee is frequently required to sit and use a computer and/or reach with hands and arms.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to Apply for this Position

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