Clinical Psychologist at mDoc Healthcare Limited

mDoc is a digital health startup that leverages behavioral science, data, technology and quality improvement methodologies to improve access to quality healthcare for people with chronic health needs in sub-Saharan Africa. We are seeking an all-star product suite lead to join our team. Our ethos is etched in the belief that augmenting the healthcare & technology landscape is paramount to helping Africa unlock its true potential. We are on a mission to transform how African healthcare consumers receive the support they need to live longer, healthier, happier and more productive lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Clinical Psychologist

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Job Type: Full Time

The Position

• In this position, you will be a part of the team cohort providing direct (virtual and in-person) self-management support services to members, who face challenges with chronic health needs such as diabetes and hypertension via our innovative self-management model.
• You will be associated with our first self-management “hub”. Your work will frequently be hub and field-based, extending out in the surrounding neighborhood and community but there will also be a large virtual component as well.
• You will be expected to follow evidence-based guidelines for care while contextualizing to the needs of the members.
• The Health Coach will be responsible for members/ individuals and will work in collaboration with other members of a virtual team to help them meet their wellness and health needs.
• You will be expected to respond to them asynchronously for the most part as well as setting up brief one on one synchronous chats.
• The health coaches work with individuals and encourages them to take a lead role in their wellness by providing them with tools and support to make the right kinds of lifestyle modifications.
• Along with the mDoc leadership team, you will cultivate an environment reflecting the values of mDoc Healthcare, including respect for our members and team members.
• Providing optimal member-centred care and experience is of critical importance to mDoc so we are looking for people who embody this in mind and action.
• You must be data-driven or willing to be data-driven such that you are looking constantly at your member needs, responding to them and also looking at population level data and coming up with ideas on how to drive continued engagement and adherence.
• We are looking for risk-takers with a LOT of initiative who are willing to learn and grow with and add value to a startup company that wants to help people improve their health and wellness.
• You must be someone who is comfortable with technology, working remotely and supporting your groups of individuals remotely as well as in person.
• You must be responsive to their needs and willing to be adaptive.

The Clinical Psychologist will:

• Provide support, lifestyle education and guidance to participants virtually and in-person and addressing their queries as well as motivating them.
• Work with the operations and clinical team to understand population level data and make adjustments to the evidence-based curriculum.
• Community engagement and mobilization through a multitude of methods
• Work with community-based partners on shared initiatives
• Research and compile needed clinical resources.
• Support marketing and sales initiatives as subject matter expert.
• Review data constantly and provide feedback within expected time frames on improvements or support
• Pay close attention to tracking disease markers
• Be based in Abuja or in Lagos
• Be required to use technology for a majority of the work

Requirements

• Psychology Degree required
• Master’s degree or relevant qualification in social services or health-related field preferred (psychology, counseling, health education, etc.) preferred but not required
• Expert knowledge of motivational interviewing, reflective listening, behavior change theory, and health psychology preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in health coaching, health promotion, chronic illness management or other clinical role preferred.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume or CV and a 1-2 paragraph response in their email indicating why this job is compelling to them to: recruiting@mymdoc.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.