ABOUT SAND
Sand Technologies is a fast-growing enterprise AI company that solves real-world problems for large blue-chip companies and governments worldwide.

We’re pioneers of meaningful AI: our solutions go far beyond chatbots. We are using data and AI to solve the world’s biggest issues in telecommunications, sustainable water management, energy, healthcare, climate change, smart cities, and other areas that have a real impact on the world. For example, our AI systems help to manage the water supply for the entire city of London. We created the AI algorithms that enabled the 7th largest telecommunications company in the world to plan its network in 300 cities in record time. And we built a digital healthcare system that enables 30m people in a country to get world-class healthcare despite a shortage of doctors.

We’ve grown our revenues by over 500% in the last 12 months while winning prestigious scientific and industry awards for our cutting-edge technology. We’re underpinned by over 300 engineers and scientists working across Africa, Europe, the UK and the US.

ABOUT RHOS

The Rural Health Operating System (RHOS) is a Sand Technologies project that is reimagining rural healthcare delivery across Africa. RHOS seamlessly integrates technology, people, and processes to gather high-quality data from rural health posts, empowering healthcare leaders with real-time data for informed decision-making. This data is managed at our Health Intelligence Center, known as the Blueroom, which is also where the RHOS team provides tech and operational support to health posts to facilitate their delivery of high quality cost-effective care to rural populations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are revolutionizing rural healthcare with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions that leverage tech and operational optimization to support the health workforce. Our mission is to maximize the capacity of healthcare workers to deliver high quality, sustainable, accessible primary healthcare across Africa, ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare for all.

We are looking for a Launcher, who will spearhead new market entry and stakeholder engagement within your assigned African country's healthcare system. This role combines business development, relationship building, and operational setup to establish implementation foundations. You'll work directly with your country's Ministry of Health, local partners, and cross-functional teams to transform healthcare delivery through digital innovation.

Our ideal candidate for this role is customer-obsessed, deeply curious, and adaptable in a dynamic environment. We’re looking for someone who will help define and scale our healthcare solutions as we continue to grow and expand.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead country-specific stakeholder mapping and prioritization within assigned market.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local Ministry of Health and key healthcare decision-makers.
• Serve as primary in-country engagement coordinator for visiting field teams and international staff.
• Drive local pre-engagement activities from initial assessment through formal MoH partnership agreements.
• Coordinate facility visits, workshops, and baseline data collection within your country.
• Build sustainable local networks and communication frameworks for long-term NHIC implementation.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years in business development, partnerships, or market entry, preferably in healthcare or development.
• Deep understanding of local healthcare landscape, government structures, and cultural context.
• Strong relationship-building skills with proven ability to work with government and NGO stakeholders.
• Experience in project coordination and supporting international development initiatives.
• Local language fluency and established networks within the healthcare ecosystem.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Due to the considerable amount of virtual work and interaction with colleagues and customers in different physical locations internationally, it is essential that the successful applicant has the drive and ethic to succeed in working in small teams physically but in larger efforts virtually. Self-drive to communicate constantly using web collaboration and video conferencing is essential.