Rescue.co is a fast-growing tech startup building the emergency response of the future. Our 24-hour rescue.co Dispatch Center provides lifesaving services to millions of Kenyans, and our platform powers emergency response for SOS and EMS applications.
Our vision is that emergency response is only minutes away, no matter where you are or who you are. Over the last five years, we've built and deployed a lifesaving platform and assembled the largest network of ambulances and first responders in East Africa. Our platform has reduced response times by over 80%, saving thousands of lives from previously impossible situations. We are expanding our operations and looking for passionate, hardworking, and effective team members to spearhead this next growth phase.
We are 50+ business, finance, & ops specialists, software engineers, and emergency dispatchers based in Nairobi and operating throughout Kenya, with plans to expand rapidly to other countries from 2024. We are a goal-driven, results-oriented team that continuously improves our technologies and dispatch operations. We value consistency, community, alignment, and curiosity.
The Role
The Project Manager will be pivotal in coordinating the implementation of rescue.co’s expansion initiatives by ensuring effective planning, execution, and monitoring. You will ensure:
- All expansion activities are well planned and done on time and within the budget.
- All expansion activities and outcomes are tracked and reported to inform decision-making.
- The cross-functional expansion team is a well-functioning team: expectations are clear, issues are resolved, team members' skills are developed, and rescue.co employees are motivated to cross-collaborate with the team.
- You collaborate and communicate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project goals and outcomes are achieved and we learn as a collective.
- You use agile practices to ensure we learn and adapt continuously and are always aware of the impact of the expansion initiatives.
- Issues are approached and resolved in line with our company culture and values. Roadblocks and needs outside the control of this team are flagged and properly prioritized and resolved.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in relevant discipline
- At least 4 years of experience in project management, preferably in a healthcare setting.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Background in Public Health, Health Financing, Emergency Care, Healthy Systems, or Health Informatics is a big plus.
- Experience in data management, analysis, and visualization, preferably in health-related datasets, is an asset.
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in other languages spoken in East Africa (e.g., Swahili) is advantageous.
- Willingness to travel and work in emergency response settings as needed.
Benefits
- Mission-driven team & work; a chance to work on the live and action-packed lifesaving platform
- A fun work environment in our Nairobi office
- Unlimited vacation days
- Healthcare coverage for you and your family
- Ambulance cover and Roadside Assistance by rescue.co
- Life insurance
- Free daily lunch in the office
