- Company: African Institute of Mind
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
The African Institute of Mind is a team of mental health professionals with over 50 years of combined experience. We are looking for a Technical Lead to help build the first community responder network of its kind in Nigeria. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Lagos.
Responsibilities
- Develop a pilot mobile application featuring SOS alerts to nearby responders, a live map of defibrillator cabinets, and a secure unlock flow for cabinets.
- Create a registry to track every alert and response time.
- Design integrations with Lagos emergency dispatch systems.
- Implement SMS and USSD fallbacks for areas with weak network connectivity.
- Ensure data protection compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act.
Requirements
- Strong mobile development experience, with a focus on Android, including geolocation and push notifications.
- A track record of shipping reliable products.
- Experience in dispatch, ride-hailing, or health systems is an advantage.
- Based in Lagos.
- Comfortable working in a small team and building systems from scratch.
How to apply
Email your CV, the role you are applying for, and a short note about the most relevant thing you have built, taught, or run to joshua@africainmind.org. Please use the job title as the subject line of your email.
Apply by email: joshua@africainmind.org
