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AI Product Designer Intern

Design healthcare AI that doctors and patients love

Nairobi, Kenya (Hybrid)Unpaid internshipIntern

Internship format

Currently unpaid — built for candidates optimizing for impact, learning, and mission alignment.

About This Role

Design the human layer of Pawa-Med™ — clinical dashboards, patient-facing WhatsApp flows, and mobile interfaces that make complex AI feel simple, safe, and trustworthy. You'll design for users who may be first-time smartphone users in rural Kenya.

We are prioritizing builders who are deeply curious, mission-driven, and excited to grow fast while solving real African healthcare problems.

What You'll Do

  • Design user interfaces for clinical AI dashboards and patient apps
  • Create accessible, mobile-first designs for low-connectivity environments
  • Conduct user research with healthcare providers and patients across Africa
  • Build interactive prototypes and test with real clinical users
  • Develop and maintain a healthcare-specific design system
  • Collaborate with engineers to ensure pixel-perfect implementation

Requirements

  • Proficient in Figma (components, auto-layout, prototyping)
  • Strong portfolio showing mobile-first or product design work
  • Understanding of accessibility and inclusive design principles
  • Ability to translate complex workflows into simple, intuitive UIs
  • User research skills and ability to synthesize feedback

Nice to Have

  • Experience designing AI-native products or conversational UIs
  • Exposure to healthcare or medical product design
  • Knowledge of East African user behavior and mobile usage patterns
  • Experience with design systems and component libraries

What You Get

  • Build portfolio with real-world medical AI products
  • Direct user research in African clinical contexts
  • Mentorship from senior product designers
  • Impact visible to millions of users

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We read every application ourselves. No recruiter filters — just careful review by the core team.

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