Support the Development of a Digital Health Platform

Mission and objectives

 Promote sustainable development  Combat negative values in all their forms and social exclusion;  Plan healthcare and strategies to eradicate environmentally related diseases;  Educate and raise awareness about humanitarian efforts  Work to reduce the impacts of climate change on health;  Promote food self-sufficiency and participate in community development;  Promote social reintegration and rehabilitation;  Raise awareness about the importance of agroforestry in reducing greenhouse gas emissions;  Establish permanent training centers and legal clinics focused on human rights and sustainable development;

Context

Many people living in rural, remote, and underserved communities continue to experience significant barriers in accessing essential healthcare services due to geographical isolation, shortages of healthcare professionals, weak health infrastructure, and financial limitations. To contribute to reducing these inequalities, the Centre international de formation en droits humains et développement durable (CIFDH/DD) is developing an innovative digital health platform that aims to connect patients, healthcare professionals, health facilities, pharmacies, laboratories, and community health workers through an integrated digital ecosystem. The platform will facilitate access to healthcare services by providing features such as teleconsultations, appointment scheduling, digital referrals, health education, home-based care coordination, secure communication, and other digital health services adapted to low-resource settings. The initiative is designed to improve continuity of care, strengthen primary healthcare, and promote Universal Health Coverage through affordable and scalable technology. The project is based on an integrated digital health ecosystem combining telehealth, coordinated care, digital referrals, and AI-supported health services. The contribution of Online Volunteers will play a key role in supporting the design, development, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement of the platform while ensuring that it remains user-friendly, inclusive, and adapted to the needs of vulnerable populations. This initiative contributes directly to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Task Description

We are seeking 5 Online Volunteers with strong experience in full-stack software development to support the design and development of an innovative digital health platform that aims to improve healthcare access for vulnerable, underserved, and remote communities. Under the supervision of the designated focal point and in close collaboration with healthcare professionals, UI/UX designers, and the project coordination team, the Online Volunteers will contribute to the development of both the front-end and back-end components of the platform. Specifically, each Online Volunteer will be expected to: - Review the project documentation and understand the platform's objectives, architecture, and functional requirements; - Design and develop responsive web and/or mobile application features using modern full-stack technologies; - Develop and integrate secure RESTful APIs and backend services; - Build and optimize databases and server-side infrastructure; - Develop intuitive, accessible, and responsive user interfaces; - Integrate authentication, user management, and security features; - Participate in software testing, debugging, code reviews, and performance optimization; - Prepare technical documentation and contribute to continuous platform improvement; - Deliver assigned software modules according to the agreed development roadmap. Detailed technical documentation and development guidelines will be shared with selected Online Volunteers before the start of the assignment.

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