About this role
The Junior Associate is a mid-level role on our team. This colleague spends 40% of their time leading the delivery of ongoing and new research projects or projects testing technological, business, or social innovation. They then spend 30% on people management contributing to a positively energetic team dynamic and shaping the growth of team members, and the rest of their time supporting both reactive and business development efforts to grow our portfolio across sub-Saharan Africa.
Some specific responsibilities will include:
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Provide technical support to Government for emergency medical service and ambulance systems, including supporting the implementation of quality management systems and ensuring compliance with standards.
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Lead the implementation of a computer-aided dispatch software for emergency medical service and ambulance systems, including leading team and service expansion.
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Support emergency preparedness and response for mass casualty events through contingency planning, simulation exercises, rapid response coordination, and logistics forecasting.
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Support Government to strengthen emergency care systems through facility assessments, improved workflows and referral pathways, readiness evaluations, and evidence-based interventions.
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Lead project planning beyond the core emergency medicine focus and lead projects to successful completion and reporting, on-time and on-budget, from start to finish with limited senior management guidance.
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Serve as a trusted liaison to our clients, consortium partners, and diverse stakeholders and collaborators.
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Support the hiring and managing of both internal and external human resources in the design, development, and delivery of projects and programmes.
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Proactively mentor and coach team members, sharing subject matter expertise and fostering the professional growth of colleagues.
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Contribute to the identification and pursuit of new business opportunities through proactive stakeholder engagements, ideation and design of new innovations, or proposal development; and
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Provide operational leadership in the organisation to strengthen compliance with standard operating procedures, internal processes, and best-practices across our work and in all strategic engagements.
Requirements
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The ideal Junior Programme Associate for this
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role will have an advanced degree in public health or be a trained
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Clinician with experience in emergency medicine.
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3-5 years’ relevant post-national service
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experience in healthcare service delivery in Nigerian settings, project
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management, and partnership and stakeholder management.
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Relevant experience leading workshops and
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managing expert/stakeholder consultations. Experience working with
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government officials is desirable.
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Excellent written and verbal communication
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skills, with fluency in English.
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Possess good interpersonal skills, strong
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organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other
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relevant software applications.
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The ideal candidate will be able to work
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independently and as part of a team, will be comfortable showing
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flexibility and adaptability to handle diverse tasks and changing
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priorities, show attention to detail, and demonstrate resourcefulness.
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Knowledge of French is an added advantage.
Benefits
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Corona Management Systems provides equal opportunity
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in employment for all qualified persons and prohibits discrimination in
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employment on the basis of race, colour, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual
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orientation, religion, creed, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job
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requirements or other protected status. Our team is known for our commitments
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to technological, business, and social innovation, as we attempt to tackle some
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of the world’s most challenging problems. We are committed to
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creating an environment where our employees thrive. As part of our team, you enjoy:
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A
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competitive salary that rewards your skills and contributions
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Comprehensive
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HMO coverage for your health and well-being
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Paid
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maternity and paternity leave
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Local pension and tax contributions
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21 paid leave days per annum
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Paid maternity and paternity leave
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A
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dynamic, growth-focused workplace with opportunities for continuous learning
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and career progression
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An
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inclusive work culture where diversity, respect, and collaboration are
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valued
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A
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zero-tolerance policy toward abuse, harassment, and discrimination,
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ensuring a safe and respectful workplace for all
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Join a team that values your growth, supports your
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well-being, and fosters a culture of respect, inclusion, and excellence.