Facilitation Support - Digital Health (Contract)
Facilitator Support - Digital Health
Status: Part-time contractor
Reports to: Director, Public Health
ABOUT TECHCHANGE AND THE DIGITAL HEALTH: PLANNING NATIONAL SYSTEMS COURSE
Want to be part of a growing company that is using technology, pedagogy, and design to bring about positive social change? Founded in 2010, TechChange is a social enterprise that works with leading nonprofits and government agencies around the world to push the boundaries of whats possible in virtual learning and online events. From delivering COVID response courses for frontline health workers, to powering the largest human rights and tech conference in the world (RightsCon), TechChange contributes to some of the most innovative and important (virtual) conversations of our era.
With the support of digital health subject matter experts, TechChange developed an online course called Digital Health: Planning National Systems based on digital health materials from and validated by the World Health Organization. The course is designed to empower ministry leadership with the technical concepts and planning tools necessary to steer and orient national digital health stakeholders towards an enterprise planning approach when planning digital health interventions in their countries. It is a highly engaging course anchored in a case study and a series of group activities that culminate in a participant presentation, which has been delivered to over 300 ministry officials all over the world.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Come help shape the evolution of the digital health landscape by working with us on this cutting-edge course on digital health -- the first of its kind -- by training the digital health leaders of today to transform the digital health landscape of tomorrow.
Your primary responsibilities will be to support the live delivery of virtual learning experiences for the Digital Health course - both blended and synchronous modalities. Live sessions range from three consecutive hours, to 1.5 hour sessions, and there are between 3-4 sessions per week, depending on the mode of delivery. The time of these live sessions will vary depending on partner preferences and participant time zones and may not be within the standard 9 am-5 pm EST business working hours.
The tasks will be ad hoc, depending on surge capacity needs and your availability. An illustrative list of what these tasks may include are as follows:
Supporting the primary facilitator in blended or synchronous courses and performing some or all of these sample tasks:
Initiate Zoom breakout rooms and/or polls aligned with the Run of Show (course internal agenda)
Support participants with the use of the tool Miro (previous experience with Miro is beneficial but not necessary, we will provide training).
Share your screen and walk through the activity instructions in small breakout groups
Encourage participants to engage in the digital health activities by facilitating discussion in small breakout groups
Hours vary between 2-10 hours a week depending on project needs.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree or 4 years of comparable experience in a related field (e.g. public health). Public Health Masters students are encouraged to apply!
At least 1 year of in-person training facilitation or teaching experience preferred (online facilitation a plus)
Knowledge of capacity-building theories and methodologies as it relates to health behavior change
Strong interpersonal skills, excellent presentation and communication skills necessary
Fluency in English required. Fluency in additional languages is highly valued, particularly French, Spanish, and Portuguese
COMPENSATION
$25-$35/ hr based on experience
EOE STATEMENT
TechChange is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We know that our differences make us better. TechChange does not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Apply Now
Status: Part-time contractor
Reports to: Director, Public Health
ABOUT TECHCHANGE AND THE DIGITAL HEALTH: PLANNING NATIONAL SYSTEMS COURSE
Want to be part of a growing company that is using technology, pedagogy, and design to bring about positive social change? Founded in 2010, TechChange is a social enterprise that works with leading nonprofits and government agencies around the world to push the boundaries of whats possible in virtual learning and online events. From delivering COVID response courses for frontline health workers, to powering the largest human rights and tech conference in the world (RightsCon), TechChange contributes to some of the most innovative and important (virtual) conversations of our era.
With the support of digital health subject matter experts, TechChange developed an online course called Digital Health: Planning National Systems based on digital health materials from and validated by the World Health Organization. The course is designed to empower ministry leadership with the technical concepts and planning tools necessary to steer and orient national digital health stakeholders towards an enterprise planning approach when planning digital health interventions in their countries. It is a highly engaging course anchored in a case study and a series of group activities that culminate in a participant presentation, which has been delivered to over 300 ministry officials all over the world.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Come help shape the evolution of the digital health landscape by working with us on this cutting-edge course on digital health -- the first of its kind -- by training the digital health leaders of today to transform the digital health landscape of tomorrow.
Your primary responsibilities will be to support the live delivery of virtual learning experiences for the Digital Health course - both blended and synchronous modalities. Live sessions range from three consecutive hours, to 1.5 hour sessions, and there are between 3-4 sessions per week, depending on the mode of delivery. The time of these live sessions will vary depending on partner preferences and participant time zones and may not be within the standard 9 am-5 pm EST business working hours.
The tasks will be ad hoc, depending on surge capacity needs and your availability. An illustrative list of what these tasks may include are as follows:
Supporting the primary facilitator in blended or synchronous courses and performing some or all of these sample tasks:
Initiate Zoom breakout rooms and/or polls aligned with the Run of Show (course internal agenda)
Support participants with the use of the tool Miro (previous experience with Miro is beneficial but not necessary, we will provide training).
Share your screen and walk through the activity instructions in small breakout groups
Encourage participants to engage in the digital health activities by facilitating discussion in small breakout groups
Hours vary between 2-10 hours a week depending on project needs.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree or 4 years of comparable experience in a related field (e.g. public health). Public Health Masters students are encouraged to apply!
At least 1 year of in-person training facilitation or teaching experience preferred (online facilitation a plus)
Knowledge of capacity-building theories and methodologies as it relates to health behavior change
Strong interpersonal skills, excellent presentation and communication skills necessary
Fluency in English required. Fluency in additional languages is highly valued, particularly French, Spanish, and Portuguese
COMPENSATION
$25-$35/ hr based on experience
EOE STATEMENT
TechChange is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We know that our differences make us better. TechChange does not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Apply Now