VillageReach works with governments to solve health care delivery challenges in low-resource communities. Our programs focus on increasing access to quality health care at the last mile, or the point at which services are delivered. We develop and implement new ideas and approaches to ensure vaccines and medicines are available, increase the capacity of health workers and ensure they have access to data to improve health. Our work improves the lives of more than 20 million people in sub-Saharan Africa. VillageReach is headquartered in Seattle, WA with offices located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi and Mozambique.
VillageReach is a Ministry of Health social partner organization in strengthening the health system, and supply chain logistics services. As part of the program, this position will support the planning and execution of Information Technology and Communications (ITC) initiatives as well as provide continuous support to multiple departments.
The purpose of a Visibility and Analytics Network “VAN” is to ensure that data that is collected within a health information system is used for decision making. This approach promotes the thoughtful connection of establish processes, personnel, and technology. Technology, via VAN tools, are used to provide trained professionals visibility into key data sources. These professionals are then supported with well-articulated processes for acting on the data. This focus on using available data to improve outcomes is a cornerstone of the VAN approach.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
The following competencies reflect both what is expected of all VillageReach employees and of an individual in this specific role.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
VillageReach has no private offices, employees work in a shared, open environment with task and conference rooms accessible to employees for privacy and meetings. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
VillageReach is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. We believe that diverse, equitably weighted perspectives foster an organizational capacity to create novel solutions that improve health in the most underserved and hard-to-reach areas. To align our values, innovations and impact, VillageReach is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse global workforce.
This is an immediate hire and therefore resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis until October 4th , 2019. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to our online portal: http://www.villagereach.org/join-us/