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Website Designer: Community Science Alliance

Application Deadline: March 20, 2024

Part-time during semester / Full-time during summer break

About the Project:

The Community Science Alliance is a network of community-based healthcare organizations in rural India, and physician scientists in India and the diaspora, seeking to improve the quality of care in rural India. The project comprises of the following:

  • the development of clinical pathways for all major complaints presenting to primary care clinics, accounting for epidemiological and seasonal variation across India. Each pathway is contextualized to the availability and affordability of diagnostics and therapeutics in the community, providing scientifically sound alternatives, when feasible. 
  • the inclusion of novel point of care tools, digital applications, tele-consultations, and data science to elevate the quality and scope of services provided at primary and secondary centers.
  • the validation of these new integrated clinical pathways in rural settings.
  • dissemination of validated pathways to a wide audience through podcasts, webinars, conferences, and decision-support tools.
  • training of fellows.

Job Description:

Open to Harvard undergraduate and graduate students (Either FWSP or non-FWSP) with necessary skills and qualifications in web design and development, ideally with an interest in public health or social impact. The work will involve designing a website for the project that creates an online presence and showcases the work to varied target audiences.

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Develop and implement a user-centered design approach to create visually appealing, clean, and accessible web platforms.
  • Collaborate with the team to understand the requirements and objectives of the project and their target.
  • Work closely with the research team to ensure that the web platforms effectively present the functionalities and benefits of the research work.
  • Design and integrate interactive demos, informative text, social media posts, podcasts, blogs, and other relevant updates into the website to engage and educate users.
  • Apply user experience (UX) principles to ensure a seamless and intuitive user interface (UI) design.
  • Conduct user testing and gather feedback to refine and improve the web platform’s usability, functionality, and overall user experience.
  • Collaborate with the project team to regularly update the website with new content, features, and improvements.
  • Ensure the website’s responsiveness and compatibility across different devices and browsers.
  • Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in web design and UX/UI to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the platforms.
  • Adhere to accessibility standards and guidelines to make the websites inclusive and usable for individuals with disabilities.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

  • Enrollment in a graduate (or undergraduate) program at Harvard, preferably with a focus on web design, interaction design, or a related field.
  • Strong proficiency in web development languages and frameworks such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.
  • Experience in designing and developing user-friendly web platforms or websites, preferably with a focus on healthcare or social impact projects.
  • Proficient in UX/UI design principles and tools, with a keen eye for clean and aesthetically pleasing design.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team members, including researchers, developers, and content creators.
  • Familiarity with designing for resource-constrained settings, considering limited connectivity and technological infrastructure, is a plus.
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and experience in creating accessible websites is highly desirable.
  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and ability to meet project deadlines.
  • Portfolio showcasing previous web design and development projects is required.

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