Background
Jacaranda Health is a new venture that aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa.
We are combining business and clinical innovations to provide
affordable maternity and reproductive health services to low-income urban
women.
Technology Associate
Job Summary
Jacaranda Health is seeking a Technology Associate to support the use of technology in a range of applications.
This person will help us become a global pioneer in
technology-supported health delivery.
We rely on IT to communicate with the women we serve, support
our clinicians, and understand our social impact.
We want to assemble a portfolio of technologies (including
mobile apps, medical record systems, and decision support tools) by using open
source software, working with technology partners and consultants, and where
feasible developing in-house solutions.
Responsibilities
- Serve
as project manager for various technology initiatives, ensuring that all
necessary development and deployment steps happen on schedule
- With
support from the management team, manage relationships with external
software providers and developers
- Based
on individual capabilities, serve as in-house coder for development
projects we can handle internally
- Perform
data analysis on Jacaranda operations, including clinical performance and
business results
- Ensure
smooth functioning of IT resources at Jacaranda, troubleshoot problems,
procure new equipment as needed
- Maintain
Jacaranda web presence
Qualifications
- Degree
in computer science or similar
- 2-3
years of development and/or product management experience from a leading
technology company
- Hunger
to learn new skills and programming languages and ability to do so quickly
- Highly
organized: able to determine priorities and juggle multiple deadlines
- Highly
resourceful, independent, and self-starting
- Strong
communication skills, ability to explain technologies to external
audiences
- Flexible
and easy-going enough to work in a fluid, startup environment in Nairobi
- Desired:
Experience working with open-source electronic medical records systems,
deep knowledge of Java, OOP, and Android development
To Apply
Interested candidates may apply by:
First, complete the online form available by clicking here Jacaranda Health Technology Associate Application Form or by pasting this link into your web browser: http://goo.gl/APq6J.
After completing the application, please also submit your CV and a cover letter to jobs@jacararandahealth.org.
Only applicants that have completed the online form as well as submitted their CV will be considered. No calls please.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received, we
will be unable to confirm all submissions.
Preference will be given to applications submitted by July 27th,
2012.
Office Assistant
Background
Jacaranda Health is a social venture that aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa.
We are combining business and clinical innovations to provide
affordable maternity and reproductive health services to low-income urban
women.
We are launching our first clinics in Nairobi this year, and
plan to expand to other locations in the region.
Job Summary
Job Summary
To assist in the day to day running of our office in Nairobi, Jacaranda Health is seeking an experienced Office Assistant.
This person will play a critical role in establishing and
maintaining the office infrastructure and processes for Jacaranda Health’s
office in Pangani and ensuring that Jacaranda Health runs effectively and
efficiently.
We are also looking for an intelligent, proactive, and organized
person who can juggle daily duties with special projects.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Serve
as receptionist in our Pangani office, managing hospitality and greeting
guests for meetings
- Create
and maintain all documents and records related to office operations
- Keep
the office stocked with supplies and equipment and ensure office and
clinic equipment is services & maintained as needed
- Assist
with processing of financial procedures such as expenses and payments
- Provide
administrative support to Jacaranda’s Director of Business Operations and
other members of the management team, including transportation, travel and
coordinating meetings and special events
- Work
closely with clinic administrative staff (e.g. receptionists and cashiers)
to ensure the smooth running of administrative functions at the clinic
sites
- Liaise
with other contacts and partners as required and maintain contacts list
- Translate
basic items from Swahili into English and vice versa
- Other
office related duties as required
Requirements
- Diploma
in a related field preferred
- 3-5
years of experience in office administrative support, preferably in a
fast-paced, growing organization
- Strong
working knowledge of Google products and of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Fluency
in English and Swahili
- Knowledge
of local vendors and where to source products and services
- Ability
to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information
- Excellent
time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
- Clear
communication skills
- Independent,
self-starter capable of working well with a team, multi-tasking
effectively and managing a variety of responsibilities typical in a
start-up environment
- Passion
for and commitment to Jacaranda Health's mission
To Apply
Interested candidates may apply by:
First, complete the online form available by clicking here Jacaranda Health Office Assistant Application Form or by pasting this link into your web browser: http://goo.gl/4FgaI.
After completing the application, please also submit your CV and a cover letter to jobs@jacararandahealth.org.
Only applicants that have completed the online form as well as submitted their CV will be considered. No calls please.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received, we
will be unable to confirm all submissions.
Preference will be given to applications submitted by July 27th,
2012.
