UI/UX Designer at Community Health Boosters (CHB)

Community Health Boosters (CHB) is a pioneering youth-led organization dedicated to creating digital health technologies and youth-friendly learning tools that empower young individuals, amplify their voices, and enhance their opportunities. Founded in 2019 at the University of Rwanda, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, CHB collaborates with young people to co-create inclusive digital solutions, low-tech games, magazines, and services that enrich their lives. Our Human-Centered Design approach fosters an environment where the ideas of young people can flourish into reality – where informed young people actively address issues affecting their lives.

CHB's mission is to promote and enrich the holistic well-being of young people through youth-friendly means. We advocate for youth-friendly services and strive to improve access to information that aids in informed decision-making and adopting healthier behaviors.

To drive the success of our digital health initiatives, CHB is seeking a talented UI/UX Designer to oversee the design and user experience of the YAhealth app, educational games, magazines, and various other visual materials. The ideal candidate will ensure that our digital platforms and resources are engaging, user-friendly, and effectively communicate health information to our target audience.

Purpose of the Assignment

The UI/UX Designer will play a key role in shaping the user experience and visual design of CHB’s digital products, including the YAhealth app, educational games, digital magazine, and various other design materials. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to design user-centered interfaces that engage and inform our audience. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the development, content, and marketing teams to deliver cohesive and impactful digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Design and User Experience Development

• Lead the design and user interface of the YAhealth app, ensuring it is intuitive, user-friendly, and accessible to young users.
• Develop the UI/UX design for educational games, making them engaging and interactive for children and adolescents.
• Design digital layouts for the YAhealth magazine, ensuring a visually appealing and consistent experience across all digital formats.
• Create design templates and graphics for other program-related materials, including social media content, posters, and print materials.

User Research and Testing

• Conduct user research to understand the needs, preferences, and behaviors of the target audience, and translate these insights into effective design solutions.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to test and validate design concepts.
• Collaborate with the development team to conduct user testing and gather feedback for continuous improvement of the user interface and experience.

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with the content, marketing, and development teams to ensure cohesive design across all digital products and materials.
• Provide design guidance and support during the development and implementation phases of digital projects.
• Collaborate with external partners and stakeholders as needed, ensuring designs align with overall project goals and branding.

Visual Branding and Consistency

• Maintain consistency in visual design and branding across all digital platforms and materials, adhering to CHB’s brand guidelines.
• Develop design systems, style guides, and visual assets to streamline the design process and ensure a consistent user experience.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX design trends, tools, and best practices to bring innovative ideas to the design of CHB’s digital products.
• Identify areas for improvement and propose creative solutions to enhance user engagement and experience across the app, games, and other digital platforms.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Fresh graduate in Communication, Graphic Design, UI/UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• Experience in UI/UX design, preferably with a focus on mobile apps, games, and digital content is a plus
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar tools.
• Experience in conducting user research, testing, and analysis to inform design decisions.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative and user-centered design solutions across different digital platforms.
• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for aesthetics, color, typography, and layout.
• Proficiency in creating wireframes, prototypes, and mockups.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate design concepts clearly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS and basic front-end development is a plus.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a one-page cover letter, ID, updated CV with contacts of three professional referees, and copies of qualification certificates to recruitment@chbrwanda.org with the subject line "CHB – Intern_UI/UX Designer." Before November 15^th, 2024, at 5 pm

Note: Late applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

CHB is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and supported.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:

CHB has a zero tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by CHB‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone and all selected candidates will be required to comply with the CHB’s PSEA Policy and Codes of Conducts at all times (both during work hours and outside work hours). Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behavior related to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process. By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.