Organization: Dimagi
Location:New Delhi,India
Organization Description:
Dimagi is an award-winning, socially-conscious company that delivers open and innovative technology to
help underserved communities in over 30 countries around the world. Our team of exceptional software developers, engineers, public health specialists, and field staff apply their experience in technology development, implementation, and global health care delivery to further personal and public health and well-being.
Position Description:
Dimagi is seeking a Technical Project Manager to be based in New Delhi for our expanding work in India. We are looking for an adventurous individual who is eager to work with a diverse team in an exciting work environment. You will have the opportunity to work on the frontline with community health workers, become an expert on Dimagi products and technologies (like CommCare), and expand the partners and projects that Dimagi employs extensively throughout India.
We have an impressive range of partner organizations across 15 states in India working in the domains of health, agriculture, education and more. The position will include significant travel around India, both to larger metropolitan areas for partner meetings, as well as the remote corners of the country where community workers use our products to improve rural health and agriculture. You'll join our team of local and international staff to learn and share best practices and expertise from across the globe.
Compensation will depend on level of experience and qualifications but will be competitive with local rates. We request a 1-2 year commitment for this position, but employment is at-will according to company policies.
Responsibilities:
- Managing the coordination and execution of mobile technology projects working with project partners, our field team and our international software developers
- Requirement definition, design and development of mobile technology systems using Dimagi’s open source tools
- Identification and execution of best practices in the management of mHealth projects and institutional capacity building
- Building partner relationships in the social sector (e.g. NGOs, IGOs, research institutions)
- Mentoring and training field staff and supporting them using Dimagi's open source tools
- Managing a small team of Field Managers
Requirements & Qualifications:
Required qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, technology, health, international development, or other related fields
- Project management experience, including people management. Planning and organizational skills that result in successful implementation and follow through on project-based work
- Communication skills necessary to work with a variety of partners and constituents at all levels of the health system. Fluency in English.
Recommended qualifications:
- Professional proficiency in Hindi
- 2 – 4 years relevant work experience
- Prior experience conducting field work in India or in other developing countries
- Quantitative data management skills
The ideal candidate is interested in understanding what makes technology work in practice in low-resource settings. This person is able to self-organize and self-manage, thrives on the intricacy and challenge of people and project management, enjoys travel and field work, and functions at a high level when interacting with existing and potential partners. This person prefers small organizations to large ones, multi-tasking to single-project assignments, and a highly social atmosphere.
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013
How to apply:
http://reliefweb.int/job/599709/technical-project-manager-india
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