About the job
We are seeking a talented and driven Product Design Intern to join our innovative team in revolutionizing healthcare delivery in Africa.
This internship opportunity offers hands-on experience in designing user-centric digital solutions that seamlessly integrate complex healthcare functionalities.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand user needs, requirements, and pain points across various healthcare segments.
Conceptualize and design intuitive user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) for our comprehensive digital healthcare platform, including patient registration, electronic medical records (EMRs), remote consultations, and data sharing capabilities.
Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design concepts and solutions.
Conduct user research, usability testing, and iterative design improvements to enhance the platform's accessibility, ease of use, and overall user satisfaction.
Ensure design consistency and adherence to established branding guidelines and best practices across multiple platforms and devices.
Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, techniques, and technologies in the healthcare industry, and apply them to create innovative and impactful solutions.
Requirements:
Alignment with personal goal: Passion for healthcare technology and a desire to make a positive impact on healthcare accessibility and quality in Africa. (If you have no interest in improving healthcare, this is not for you).
Proficient in industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent.
Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, including user-centered design, information architecture, and accessibility guidelines.
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into intuitive and visually appealing designs.
Familiarity with agile methodologies and experience working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and rationale effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in designing healthcare-related applications or systems.
Knowledge of web and mobile app design standards and best practices.
Familiarity with data visualization techniques and experience designing complex data-driven interfaces.
Proficiency in prototyping tools.