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Junior Product Designer Backend Developer

Savannah Informatics  · Healthcare / Medical

Full Time Nairobi
Nairobi
Deadline: 21 August 2026
Posted May 22, 2026

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team in a pivotal role, where the primary responsibility involves overseeing key operational processes to drive efficiency and excellence. The position requires a proven background in [industry/field], with a minimum of [X] years of hands-on experience in a similar capacity. Core responsibilities include developing and implementing strategic initiatives, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring adherence to industry regulations while maintaining high standards of accountability. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a demonstrated track record of delivering measurable results. Proficiency in [specific tools/software] is essential, along with the capacity to adapt to evolving business needs and collaborate effectively across departments.

We are currently looking for a Junior Product Designer to strengthen our Product Development team.

In this position, you will facilitate product discovery, conduct user research, and contribute to design implementation within healthcare systems and workflows. Your responsibilities will include converting user insights into well-defined user journeys, flows, and prototypes while working in close partnership with product managers, engineers, and healthcare practitioners to ensure the delivery of exceptional products.

This position presents an excellent opportunity for individuals at the outset of their design journey, particularly those who thrive on addressing intricate challenges, adopting a systems-oriented mindset, and crafting solutions that prioritize user needs, practical constraints, and real-world contexts.

At Savannah, our design philosophy revolves around fostering creativity, collaboration, and user-centric solutions to deliver exceptional experiences. We prioritize innovative thinking and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring each project aligns with both client objectives and market needs. Our multidisciplinary teams work closely with stakeholders to transform abstract ideas into tangible, high-impact designs. By embracing emerging trends and leveraging cutting-edge tools, we consistently push boundaries to achieve excellence in every endeavor.

Design at Savannah focuses on addressing genuine healthcare challenges with clarity, safety, and scalability, rather than merely emphasizing aesthetics.

We seek designers who demonstrate expertise in creating intuitive and visually compelling solutions. Candidates should possess a strong portfolio showcasing their ability to blend aesthetics with functionality. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and a commitment to accessibility standards. Proficiency in industry-standard design tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or Figma, is essential. Additionally, experience with front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, or JavaScript is highly desirable. The role requires the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, marketers, and product managers. Strong communication skills and the capacity to articulate design decisions are critical. A proactive approach to staying current with design trends and emerging technologies is also expected.

Consider the broader context of systems, states, and flows—not merely the interface level.

Able to articulate the rationale behind design choices made throughout the development process.

You will thrive in a collaborative environment, partnering effectively with engineers, product managers, and healthcare professionals to achieve shared objectives.

We value meticulous attention to clarity, usability, and accessibility, ensuring that all aspects of our work are intuitive and inclusive. Additionally, we prioritize addressing edge cases to deliver robust and reliable solutions.

They ensure their reasoning and decision-making processes are meticulously recorded, enabling colleagues to develop solutions based on a clear and reliable foundation.

Design professionals operate under a well-defined design leadership framework, fostering consistency, excellence, and decisive judgment throughout all product development initiatives.

Oversee and execute a wide array of critical tasks essential to the role, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and operational standards. Develop, implement, and monitor strategies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and overall performance. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to foster communication, streamline workflows, and achieve collective goals. Maintain meticulous records, prepare detailed reports, and present findings to stakeholders to support data-driven decision-making. Troubleshoot issues promptly, devise effective solutions, and ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Additionally, provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering professional growth and development while upholding accountability and excellence in all endeavors.

Conducting comprehensive user research and discovery is a critical component of our process. This role involves delving deeply into user needs, behaviors, and pain points through qualitative and quantitative methods such as interviews, surveys, and data analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in research methodologies, user experience design, or a related field, with a proven track record of translating insights into actionable strategies. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to define research objectives, designing and executing studies, and presenting findings to stakeholders. Proficiency in tools like User Testing, Optimal Workshop, or similar platforms, as well as experience with data visualization tools, is highly preferred.

Collaborate with stakeholders and conduct research activities to assist in collecting user requirements.

Engage in collaborative brainstorming and strategic design sessions to evaluate and enhance existing product features, ensuring innovative solutions and user-centric improvements.

Conduct comprehensive market and competitive research to provide critical insights that guide strategic product decisions.

We design and develop user-centric experiences by mapping out detailed user journeys and creating interactive prototypes to visualize and test workflows. This role requires a deep understanding of user behavior, pain points, and motivations to inform design decisions. Proficiency in prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD is essential, along with the ability to iterate based on feedback and data. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to align on user needs, conducting usability testing, and refining designs to enhance usability and accessibility. Strong communication skills are necessary to articulate design rationale and advocate for user-centered solutions.

Design user journeys and flows to vividly depict user objectives, system conditions, decision-making stages, edge cases, and fallback mechanisms.

Develop high-quality prototypes and wireframes utilizing state-of-the-art design tools to ensure modern, user-centered solutions.

Refine designs iteratively by incorporating feedback gathered from both users and internal teams.

The role involves conducting rigorous validation and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with established standards and specifications. You will be responsible for reviewing documentation, performing inspections, and executing tests to verify product integrity, functionality, and safety across various stages of development and production. Additionally, you will identify discrepancies, document findings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and continuous improvements. Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and a commitment to maintaining high quality standards are essential for success in this position.

Facilitate the transition of developments to the operational team, oversee user testing phases, and contribute to validation efforts to ensure alignment with requirements.

Support efforts to uphold design excellence and maintain alignment with both product and organizational objectives.

Provide support for design quality assurance throughout development and release phases.

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to oversee documentation and template development, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with organizational standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a methodical approach, and proficiency in creating, reviewing, and maintaining clear, accessible documentation. Responsibilities include drafting, updating, and archiving documents, as well as designing reusable templates to streamline processes. Familiarity with industry-specific formatting guidelines and collaboration tools is required, along with the ability to adapt content for diverse audiences.

Document design decisions, assumptions, and trade-offs in a structured and comprehensive manner to ensure clarity and accountability throughout the development process. Capture key rationales behind architectural choices, outline constraints considered, and document the compromises made to align with project objectives or resource limitations. Ensure that all entries are thorough, accessible to stakeholders, and reviewed for accuracy to support informed decision-making and future reference.

Assist in the creation and ongoing management of reusable templates and design assets to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects.

Provide thorough documentation to aid product development, engineering processes, and quality assurance efforts.

We value strong teamwork and timely project completion, fostering an environment where cross-functional alignment drives success. Our focus is on ensuring that deliverables are produced efficiently and meet all quality standards before deadlines. By prioritizing clear communication and accountability, we empower teams to achieve shared objectives while maintaining operational excellence.

Collaborate seamlessly with designers, product managers, and engineers across all stages of the product lifecycle.

Engage actively in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, backlog grooming activities, and sprint review gatherings to foster collaboration and ensure project momentum.

Provide transparent updates regarding project status, identifying any obstacles and interdependencies in a timely manner to ensure alignment and enable proactive problem-solving across stakeholders.

Exhibit a strong sense of accountability, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and show enthusiasm for continuous improvement and skill development.

We develop and optimize the tools and workflows essential for enhancing productivity and streamlining operations across the organization. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining efficient systems that support cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making. Responsibilities include evaluating current processes, identifying inefficiencies, and introducing scalable solutions to improve workflow efficiency. Additionally, the position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure seamless integration of new tools while providing ongoing support and training to users. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in relevant software, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are critical for success in this position.

You will work with:

Proficiency in Figma, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite is essential for design and prototyping tasks, with a strong emphasis on leveraging these tools to create visually compelling and functional assets.

We utilize Jira for efficient task tracking and Confluence for collaborative sprint planning.

Collaborate with engineering teams using GitLab to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.

We implement Agile and Scrum methodologies to drive iterative project execution and continuous improvement. This involves conducting regular sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure transparency, adaptability, and alignment with project goals. The team collaborates closely to prioritize tasks, break down complex work into manageable increments, and deliver incremental value at the end of each sprint. Strong communication, self-organization, and a commitment to iterative progress are essential to our approach.

While an engineering background is not mandatory, a solid comfort level with operating within a software development setting is essential.

Seeking a candidate with a minimum of three years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the [industry/sector], along with a proven track record of managing projects from inception to completion. The ideal applicant will hold a Bachelor’s degree in [relevant field] or a related discipline, or possess equivalent professional experience. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in [specific software/tools] is required, and familiarity with [industry-specific standards or frameworks] is highly desirable. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Education

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline—such as Design, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Marketing, or equivalent fields—is mandatory for this position.

Relevant certifications in UX and UI Design, Product Design, Design Thinking, or Product Management would be advantageous.

With a minimum of two years in a similar capacity, you possess hands-on experience in [specific field or industry, if applicable]. Proficiency in [relevant tools, software, or methodologies] is essential, as is the ability to [key skill or competency]. You demonstrate strong analytical skills and a keen attention to detail, enabling you to [specific task or responsibility]. Additionally, you exhibit excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with teams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

With experience as either a design intern, assistant designer, or junior designer, candidates should possess a foundational understanding of design principles and processes. This role requires familiarity with industry-standard tools and software, as well as the ability to support senior designers in executing projects from concept to completion. Applicants must demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to collaborate effectively within a team environment. Additionally, prior exposure to design-related tasks—such as drafting layouts, preparing presentations, or assisting in research—will be advantageous.

A portfolio highlighting expertise in product design, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, or pertinent academic projects is required.

Proficiency in user research methodologies and techniques for requirements elicitation is essential. Familiarity with gathering user insights and translating them into actionable requirements is required.

Collaborating with development teams is considered a beneficial background.

Proficiency in Agile methodologies and tools, particularly Jira, is beneficial.

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in [specific skills, e.g., project management, data analysis, customer service, etc.], complemented by proficiency in [relevant tools, software, or methodologies]. The ideal applicant will possess [key requirement, e.g., excellent communication skills, X years of experience in Y field, or a certification in Z]. Responsibilities include [task, e.g., leading cross-functional teams, analyzing complex datasets, or developing strategic initiatives], with a keen ability to [specific competency, e.g., problem-solve efficiently, adapt to dynamic environments, or collaborate effectively]. Familiarity with [industry-specific standards, regulations, or technologies] and a track record of [achievement, e.g., delivering measurable results, optimizing workflows, or driving innovation] are essential. Strong organizational and time-management skills will enable you to thrive in this fast-paced role, where you will [specific duty, e.g., ensure compliance, enhance operational efficiency, or foster stakeholder relationships]. Prior experience in [relevant industry or sector] is preferred, though exceptional candidates from adjacent fields will be considered.

A solid grasp of UX and UI principles is essential, encompassing hierarchy, feedback mechanisms, accessibility standards, usability best practices, color theory, typography, and layout design.

Strong analytical skills are required to evaluate and manage various UI states and microinteractions, including default, empty, loading, error, and success scenarios.

A solid grasp of design thinking principles is essential, encompassing research, discovery, validation, prototyping, and testing methodologies.

Project coordination expertise and the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders are essential.

Maintaining meticulous documentation standards and demonstrating a keen eye for detail are essential attributes for this role.

Exceptional proficiency in both written and spoken communication is essential.

Seeking a dynamic professional who thrives in a dynamic healthcare setting, demonstrating adaptability, proactivity, and a strong commitment to continuous learning.

To apply, kindly submit your application through the specified method.

To initiate your application, kindly utilize the provided link(s) on the company’s official website.

Qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

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