Project Assistant at eHealth Systems Africa

Summary: The project Assistant is responsible for the overall coordination of deployments of the Mobile Data Gathering Tool “LoMIS” (Logistics Management InformationSystem) to new user groups. This includes organizing testing, training and deployment follow-up to ensure high adoption rate and ongoing user satisfaction.Ensures timely communication and appropriate information is disseminated to the LoMIS team, vendors and partners/clients.    

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.

•     Conducts training on use of Logistics Management Information Systems (LoMIS) application in English and in Hausa.
•     Conducts Health facilities visits to support LoMIS use.
•     Creates detailed reports form database, google docs and notes on LoMIS rollout.
•     Confirms product performance by designing, documenting and conducting quality assurance tests.
•     Creates and Monitors bug report from tests.
•     Conducts thorough testing of the application manually and with test user groups.
•     Reports and tracks issues regarding the project or application.?
•     Attends and participates in trainings and team meetings. Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
•     Responsible for performing any other duty as assigned by Management.?
•     Maintains safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules and regulations
•     Ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
•     May frequently travel between company worksites.
•     Presents a professional demeanor at all times.  Approaches others in a tactful manner.  Reacts well under pressure.  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.  Accepts responsibility for own actions.  Follows through on commitments.
•     Is consistently at work and on time.
•     Participates in and promotes a positive, supportive, cooperative team environment.
•     Attends and participates in staff meetings, training classes and supervision.
•     Adheres to Policies and Procedures.
•     Adheres to eHealth Africa Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.

Education/Experience

•     Bachelor’s degree from college or university with an emphasis in Project Management or any related field.
•     Minimum of three years prior experience in related industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience in project coordination.
•     Familiarity with software development process is desirable.
•     Must possess high level data manipulation skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and deliver within tight timelines while being flexible in adapting to new roles.