Posted on: Wed 31-01-2024

mDoc is a digital health start-up that leverages behavioral science, data, technology, and quality improvement methodologies to improve access to quality healthcare for people with chronic health needs in sub-Saharan Africa. We are seeking an all-star product suite lead to join our team. Our ethos is etched in the belief that augmenting the healthcare & technology landscape is paramount to helping Africa unlock its true potential. We are on a mission to transform how African healthcare consumers receive the support they need to live longer, healthier, happier, and more productive lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Maternal Health and NCDs Senior Project Associate

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full time

The Position

• In this position, you will be a part of the team cohort overseeing the maternal health and NCD efforts at mDoc.
• You will work closely with external stakeholders including government, funders, corporates, and more. You will be expected to have great communication skills and a background in health.
• You will be expected to provide supportive oversight to several projects ensuring the operations are seamless and helping to interface with external stakeholders in and out of the country.
• Along with the mDoc leadership team, you will cultivate an environment reflecting the values of mDoc Healthcare, including respect for our members and team members. Providing optimal member-centred care and experience is of critical importance to mDoc so we are looking for people who embody this in mind and action.
• You must be data-driven or willing to be data-driven. Given we are a technology firm; you will use digital tools to work plan, manage projects track, predict our success as well as manage our members and customers. Also, given that mDoc is a startup, there will likely be some fluidity in responsibilities.

The Senior Project Associate

• Work closely with the manager on strategy and execution of the projects.
• Assist in the implementation of project activities by the work plan.
• Use Jira and other technology tools to proactively manage the team’s complex plans
• Lead the daily huddles with the management team
• Prepare administrative documents, collect and compile inputs to documents as well as analyze financials and develop budgets
• Collect, compile, and organize background materials, documents, and other materials for meetings and develop clinical education materials for members
• -Focus on creating presentations, SOPs, curriculums, training materials, quality assessments
• Performs reporting as needed; compiles data, and generates reports and decks as needed
• Create monthly plans for virtual training needs and plan for resource
• Initiates meetings with stakeholders and team, prepares communication to summarize discussions and action items in meetings - internal and client meetings.
• Manage logistics with external partners and stakeholders for tele-education programs and other efforts.
• Document meeting discussions and decisions into meeting minutes and follow up on post-meeting action items as designated during project meetings.
• Conduct reviews of projects for action items and recommend solutions.
• Provide general assistance to the program and project team(s) as needed.
• Distribute communications related to program and project plan activities.
• Schedule meetings for program and project plan activities.
• Compile and publish weekly project status reports for leadership and project sponsors, project teams, and other key project stakeholders.
• Collaborate and problem-solve cross-functionally.

Requirements

• MBBS, Bachelors in Nursing or Health area
• Masters Degree preferred. Ideally an MBA or MPH.
• However we are looking for people who are not just clinically focused but want to learn how to be project managers and have an interest in the business of health.
• Interest or experience in health preferred. Business background preferred and consulting experience preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and "person-centered" skills
• High level of organizational management capability and prioritization as well as the ability to break the ‘big picture’ into step-wise different pieces.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and healthy working relationships with co-workers, managers, and clients
• The ability to perform several tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines is necessary with high attention to detail
• Demonstrates ability to work with confidential and sensitive data and experience with technology tools including Asana Trello or Jira.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV & a Cover Letter indicating why this job is compelling to them to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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