Posted on September 14, 2012

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India Field Manager

Dimagi is an award-winning, socially-conscious technology company that partners with organizations in 25 countries around the world to deliver quality health care to urban and rural communities. Our team of exceptional physicians, developers and field managers apply their experience in global health care delivery and technology development to further patient-based and public health.

Position Description
Dimagi is seeking Field Managers for our expanding work in India. We are looking for adventurous individuals who are eager to work on the front-line with community health workers. These on-the-ground players help us deploy CommCare, a mobile app for community health workers to improve health care delivery in urban and rural communities. We have an impressive range of partner organizations across 8 states in India and as a fellow you will travel to field sites from the cloud forests of Maharashtra to the arid deserts of Rajasthan to the dusty plains of Uttar Pradesh to meet with them and their health workers. Your work will include conducting trainings, doing research, and providing support for the CommCare program. You'll join our team of international fellows and share best practices and expertise from across the globe.

Our Field Manager program is designed for people seeking field experience. Fellows will receive a small, volunteer stipend to cover living costs, all travel expenses, and healthcare benefits.

Position Requirements & Qualifications

Requirements: English and a working knowledge of Hindi or another Indian language.

Ideal qualifications:

• A proven interest in global health and development
• International experience
• Communication skills necessary to work with a variety of partners and constituents
• Planning and problem solving skills that result in successful implementation and follow through on project-based work
• Pluses: technical skills, research experience, other foreign languages

You:

An outstanding communicator and problem solver who adapts easily to new environments, enjoys travel and field work, likes to tinker with things, and prefers autonomy and improvisation to a more specified & managed role.

Application Instructions

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@dimagi.com.