Job Title: Project Manager
Organisation: eHealth and Information Systems Nigeria
Overview: In order to manage the GPS Tracking Management and Analysis of the Polio Immunization Rounds, effective management systems and technologies will be put in place. A clear management structure will be developed comprising of 44 full-time staff members and 80 temporary staff members. An asset management system that will quickly record the phones going into the field and being returned which will save time and man-power. A project management site called Podio will be used for all staff managers to write daily updates, upload data, and alert management of any issues immediately. In addition, all processes will be reviewed to find the most efficient way to accomplish the tasks and will be documented accordingly.
Responsibilities:
1. Improve technical management (phones, laptops, printers) 1. Deploy asset management software and mobile device manager 2. Configure the phones with a custom OS to improve battery life and phone management 3. Improve phone charging system and power management 4. Acquire identical laptops deployed with disk-imaging solution to allow all laptops to have same software and configuration 5. Deploy software license management
2. Improve logistics 1. Improve general logistics 1. Create standard procedures and checklists for each stage of the operations 2. Create over-night packs to allow staff to be deployed to the LGA the night prior to the campaign 3. Manage inventory of supplies to ensure availability
2. Improve transportation 1. Create a transportation network which is supplemented by the transportation union 2. Use the State EOCs as a staging area prior to and following the campaign 3. Provide 4-wheel drive vehicles to states which can be used to transport LGA staff to hard to reach areas (specifically during the rainy-season)
3. Improve training 1. Provide training materials to the LGA staff (paper and electronic) 2. On-going training and staff assessments in between campaigns to ensure retention of materials 3. Training on presentation and communication skills
4. Improve communications 1. Deploy SIMs from multiple providers to ensure a network is available 2. Collect daily updates from LGA staff 3. SMS based management system to send out mass information to people in the field
Desired Skills & Experience:
Consultancy Period: now – January 31, 2013
Location: Kano, Nigeria with travel around Northern Nigeria
Salary: Competitive and depends on experience. Includes benefits (training, health insurance)
Requirements
1. Experience in field work, preferably in Nigeria
2. A minimum of 3 years working as a manager
Skills Needed:
1. Highly organized
2. Excellent writing and communication skills
3. Advanced use in computers and technology
4. Maintain organizational procedures
5. Maintain electric and hard copy filing system
6. Resolve administrative problems and inquires
7. Ability to effectively work with other staff
Company Description: eHealth Africa is focused on improving healthcare by creating effective ways to implement reliable health information management systems. We have developed eHealth and mHealth solutions that can be rapidly deployed to manage patient information, streamline clinical procedures, and provide data and analysis on health program outcomes. Accurate health data will provide NGO's, hospitals, and donor agencies with access to timely health system indicators needed to evaluate their health interventions and respond to critical public health needs. We bring about positive change by harnessing the potential of technology, valuing the power and knowledge of local people, and maintaining a sharp focus on the health worker.
Additional Information
Type: Full-time
Experience: Mid-Senior level
Functions: Project Management
Industries: Nonprofit Organization Management
Job ID: 5604408
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