Jobs at HelpMum

Responsibilities

• Experience in building whatsapp chatbots and improving an existing one
• Willing to collaborate on multiple projects
• Ensure high-quality, reusable and maintainable code using flutter
• Ensure the performance, quality and responsiveness of applications
• Stay update with the latest industry trends and best practices in mobile app development  
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to optimize app performance
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency. 
• Collaborate with backend engineers and product teams
• Implement new features and innovations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management information systems, Engineering Certification is an added advantage. 
• Strong experience with Flutter & Dart and experience integrating APIs
• Passion for innovation and health-tech solutions
• Must reside on or have easy access to Lagos Island perferably male for gender balance.

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Role Summary

• Helpmum is seeking passionate and communitydriven State Officers to support the implementation of maternal and child health initiatives across assigned state
• The role focuses on driving immunization awareness, onboarding users to digital health tools, and strengthening collaboration with healthcare workers and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with healthcare workers to support and promote routine immunization programs.
• Introduce and promote Helpmum chatbot services to pregnant women.
• Ensure pregnant women are successfully registered and actively using the chatbot.
• Support nursing mothers in registering their children on the vaccination tracker app.
• Drive adoption and awareness of SmartMRS within healthcare facilities.
• Engage with local communities to increase awareness of maternal and child health services.
• Represent Helpmum at stakeholder meetings, community forums, and health-related events.
• Provide regular reports on activities, progress, challenges, and impact in the state.

Requirements

• Background in public health, community health, or related field.
• Experience working with healthcare workers or community programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage field activities.
• Familiarity with digital tools or willingness to learn.
• Must be based in or familiar with the assigned state.

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Description

• We are looking for an exceptional Chief of Staff to work directly with the CEO across a group of organizations operating at the intersection of healthcare, AI, and impact.
• This is not a routine operations role. 
• This is a leadership position for someone who can bring structure, clarity, and execution across multiple fast-growing organizations.

About the Role

• The Chief of Staff will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, overseeing team coordination, internal operations, and organizational structure across all companies.
• You will be responsible for ensuring that the entire organization runs effectively, people are aligned, and systems are in place to support growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with the CEO on execution of strategic priorities across all companies
• Oversee and manage team members across different functions and organizatios
• Serve as the head of HR, including:
  • Recruitment and onboarding
  • Performance management
  • Team structure and organizational design
• Develop and implement internal policies, processes, and systems.
• Ensure accountability across teams and drive execution of key deliverable
• Coordinate cross-functional work between product, operations, research, and partnerships
• Support leadership in decision-making and ensure follow-through on priorities
• Build a strong internal culture of discipline, trust, and high performance.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Strong leadership and management experience (this is critical)
• Highly organized with excellent execution ability
• Experience in operations, HR, consulting, or startup leadership roles
• Ability to manage multiple teams and priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication and decision-making skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• High level of integrity, discretion, and ownership.

What Makes This Role Unique:

• You will work directly with the CEO and be involved in high-level decisions
• You will help shape the structure and growth of multiple organizations
• You will play a key role in building systems that can scale across Nigeria and beyond
• This is a high-impact role with significant responsibility and visibility.

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Roles & Responsibilities 

• Diagnose, treat, and manage patients’ medical conditions.
• Conduct physical examinations and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement effective treatment plans..
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medical records on SmartMRS.
• Provide virtual consultations via telehealth platforms.
•  Health Content Creation & Education ready to contribute to digital health content. 

Requirements & Qualifications

• MBBS Primary Medical Degree (MBBS, MBChB, MD)
• Valid medical license to practice.
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.
• Female Doctor (preferred).
• Excellent communication and content writing skills.

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Description

• HelpMum is looking for a Senior Associate (Partnerships & Growth)
• To lead and drive strategic partnerships, fundraising, and growth opportunities across our programs and innovations
• This role is critical to expanding our reach, strengthening collaborations, and ensuring sustainable growth of our work in maternal and child health.

About the Role

• The Senior Associate will be responsible for identifying, building, and managing partnerships with donors, governments, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders.
• You will play a key role in positioning HelpMum for funding opportunities, strategic collaborations, and long-term scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new funding opportunities (grants, partnerships, strategic collaborations)
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders including donors, foundations, and government partners
• Lead proposal development and support fundraising efforts
• Drive partnership strategies that align with HelpMum’s mission and growth plans
• Manage and grow existing partnerships to ensure long-term value
• Support expansion into new regions and markets
• Represent HelpMum in meetings, events, and external engagements
• Track partnership pipelines and ensure timely follow-ups and execution.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in partnerships, business development, fundraising, or related roles (preferably in development or healthcare sectors)
• Strong experience working with donors, NGOs, or international development organizations
• Proven track record of securing partnerships or funding
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Strong writing skills (especially for proposals and reports)
• Ability to work independently and drive results
• Passion for healthcare, social impact, and innovation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Someone proactive, driven, and highly resourceful
• Strong strategic thinking with execution ability
• Ability to navigate both local and international partnership landscapes
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability.

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About the Role

• We are looking for a mission-driven AI Engineer to lead the development and deployment of life-saving AI models.
• You won’t just be writing code; you will be building systems that predict pregnancy risks, optimize vaccination schedules, and provide medical guidance to thousands of mothers across the continent.

Key Responsibilities

• Model Development: Design, train, and fine-tune machine learning models, specifically focusing on Natural Language Processing (NLP) for our chatbots and predictive analytics for health risk stratification
• LLM Optimization: Lead the further development of MamaBot-Llama, focusing on fine-tuning open-source LLMs (like Llama 3) to provide localized and medically accurate health advice
• Deployment & Scaling: Architect and maintain scalable AI pipelines using cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) to ensure our tools work reliably in low-bandwidth environments
• Data Strategy: Work with our field teams to clean and preprocess unique maternal health datasets, ensuring data integrity and addressing algorithmic bias to protect marginalized populations
• Product Integration: Collaborate with software engineers to integrate AI models into our WhatsApp-based bots (VaxBot) and mobile applications through robust APIs
• Ethical AI: Ensure all AI solutions comply with healthcare data privacy standards (NDPR/GDPR) and prioritize "AI for Good" principles

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related technical field
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in AI/Machine Learning engineering, preferably within health-tech or social impact sectors
• Tech Stack Proficiency:
• Languages: Expert-level Python (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras)
• NLP: Experience with Transformers, Hugging Face, and fine-tuning LLMs
• Data: Strong SQL and experience with data engineering tools
• Cloud & DevOps: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and deploying models to production (MLOps)

Preferred Attributes:

• Passion for Impact: A deep-seated desire to use technology to solve real-world problems in Africa
• Problem Solver: Ability to build high-performing models that function within the constraints of resource-limited settings
• Language Tech: Interest or experience in building translation models for local African languages

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Role Overview

• The PR & Communications Lead will shape and implement the organization’s communication strategy across Dobic Health and HelpMum.
• This role is responsible for strengthening brand visibility, managing media relations, storytelling, and ensuring consistent, high-quality communication across all internal and external channels.

Responsibilities
Strategic Communications:

• Develop and execute comprehensive PR and communications strategies for our organizations
• Lead crisis communication planning and reputation management
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media houses, influencers, and partners

Content Development:

• Oversee the creation of high-quality content for social media, newsletters, blogs, websites, and campaigns
• Manage storytelling initiatives that highlight impact, beneficiaries, and innovations
• Ensure consistent brand tone, style, and visual identity across all social media platforms

Digital Communications:

• Lead social media strategy, content calendars, and engagement metrics
• Monitor analytics and optimize content for visibility, reach, and impact

Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, and ads
• Develop monthly PR plans and templates

Qualifications & Skills

• Female candidates preferably
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a relevant field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage
• 3–5+ years of experience in PR/Communications, within health, tech, NGO, or social impact sectors
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling abilities
• Proven experience managing media relations and digital communications
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and collaborate with diverse teams
• Familiarity with content management and social media platforms

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Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and execution of maternal health programs and outreach activities
• Assist in managing logistics for antenatal care initiatives, community visits, and health campaigns
• Maintain accurate data on program activities, beneficiaries, and outcomes
• Support field teams/officers working with pregnant women, nursing mothers, and healthcare providers
• Assist in organizing trainings, workshops, and community engagement sessions
• Coordinate with healthcare partners, midwives, and clinics
• Monitor program implementation and report operational challenges
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with operational processes
• Provide general administrative and operational support in HelpMum.

Requirements

• Recent graduate or current student in Public Health, Nursing, Business, or a related field
• Strong interest in maternal and child health
• Good organizational and coordination skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in both office and field environments.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace. 

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HelpMum’s research strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Lead the design and execution of qualitative and quantitative research studies
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and interpretation to generate actionable insights
• Ensure research outputs meet ethical standards and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with program, product, and partnerships teams to integrate research into decision-making
• Publish findings in reports, policy briefs, and peer-reviewed journals
• Build and manage partnerships with academic institutions, NGOs, and research bodies
• Supervise and mentor research staff and consultants
• Support grant writing and donor reporting with strong evidence and data

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Sciences, or a related field
• 5–7 years of relevant research experience, preferably in the health sector
• Strong experience in research design, data analysis, and impact evaluation with strong evidence
• Proven track record of publications or research dissemination
• Familiarity with ethical research standards and approval processes
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.