eHealth Africa recognized as one of the best organizations to work for in Nigeria for 2022

Abuja, Nigeria — May 23, 2022 —  eHealth Africa (eHA) has been officially certified as one of the Best Places to Work in Nigeria for 2022.  eHA qualified for the certification after its employees ranked the organization high on employee conditions, workplace culture, and policies recognizing the organization as one of the rewarding places to work where people can unlock their potential in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

eHealth Africa strives to create an equitable working environment that promotes fairness and opportunities for all its employees. eHA has over 500 staff working across its project offices and has worked with its partners since 2010 to strengthen healthcare systems by implementing programs in its key focus areas. 

Juliet Odogwu, Executive Director of eHealth Africa responded to the recognition by saying  We are very proud to receive this certification. The contribution of every one of our valued employees demonstrates our strong collaborative culture. This recognition also gives us the drive and motivation to continue doing what we have been doing and keep raising the bar. We will continue our efforts to make eHealth Africa the best place to work and our mission is to build stronger health systems in Africa.  

 As an organization, eHA has more women at its senior management level and is working to see a balance in the ratio of women to men at all levels of its workforce. To achieve this, the leadership of the organization designed some early career programs to help young female graduates start and build their careers. One of these initiatives was an all-women cohort of the eHA Academy geared toward helping young women start their careers in software and web development, and an all-female paid internship cohort that exposed graduates to the organization’s values, and mission, and better prepared them for full-time employment opportunities.

Also responding to this recognition, eHA’s Chief Financial Officer and Senior Director of Administration, Zahir Baloum said that This award recognizes eHA's dedication to creating a strong culture and an excellent work environment for its employees. the eHA management team has prioritized employee satisfaction and growth for the past 4 years. We believe this has a significant impact on employee attitudes about their jobs, coworkers, and organization, enhancing productivity and mental health. 

Results from the assessment, show that over 90% of eHealth Africa’s employees perceive the organization as a great place to work, feel a sense of value and respect in the workplace, and would recommend the organization as an employer.   

Best Places to Work is an international certification program considered the ‘Platinum Standard’ in identifying and recognizing top workplaces around the world, providing employers the opportunity to learn more about the engagement and the satisfaction of their employees and honor those who deliver an outstanding work experience with the highest standards in regards to working conditions

About eHealth Africa
eHealth Africa (eHA) is a non-profit organization based in Kano, Nigeria that builds stronger health systems in Africa through the design and implementation of data-driven solutions. eHA responds to local needs and provides underserved communities with tools to lead healthier lives through the integration of information, technology, and operations. More information on eHealth Africa can be found at www.ehealthafrica.org.