Mali Health mHealth Coordinator

Reports to: National Director

Location: Bamako, Mali

Start Date and Duration: 1 year, beginning 6/1/2015, with opportunity for renewal

Position Description:

Working from Mali Health’s Bamako office, the mHealth Coordinator will manage the organization’s growing mobile health activities, cutting across several programs and departments, include monitoring and evaluation, database management, Community Health Worker Training, and communications. The position will involve the management and prioritization of several simultaneous responsibilities and will report directly to Mali Health’s National Director.

Position objectives:

• Continue to develop Mali Health’s D-Tree mobile health application system as a dynamic and useful tool for Mali Health’s Community Health Workers

• Develop the capacity within Mali Health’s local structure to ensure the ongoing success of the implementation and management of the program

• Liaise with internal and external actors to troubleshoot, adjust, and improve the program

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide mHealth training to new and existing Community Health Workers

• Work with our mHealth partnering organization, backstopping support to troubleshoot mHealth system

• Manage back-end data collection system

• With M&E Coordinator, analyze incoming results to inform Community Health Worker training and share data with the external health system

• Liaise with external (government, INGO) actors to share ideas, improve system, and advance strategies

• Provide appropriate training to future mHealth Program Coordinators

Secondary Responsibilities (where time permits):

• Wok with Operations Manager in Boston to provide general communications support (images, video, and other content)

• When necessary, provide ongoing translation support to Mali management team

• Other responsibilities, as needed

Position Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience in project management & evaluation

• Advanced-level French skills

• Experience working in under-resourced communities in the developing world, preferably West Africa

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

• Excellent communication skills

• Must be able to work in teams and independently

• Must be self-motivated

• Must be comfortable working in a cultural environment different from one’s own

Compensation and Benefits:

The mHealth Program Coordinator will be provided with housing, international insurance, and a small living stipend. Benefits include 2 weeks of vacation for every six months worked, program management experience in international development, and a local phone.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume (up to two pages), cover letter, references, and writing samples in English and French to applications@malihealth.org