Job posting for:
Health Optimization Guide
About Maka Health
Maka Health is a Canadian startup with a remote-first team located in Canada, the US, UK and EU, which is part of the global TechStars community, one of the largest pre-seed investors in the world.
We take a personalized, preventative, and regenerative approach to healthcare, guiding our Members through their health journey, and optimizing their health for improved performance in life and at work.
Our primary health framework is functional medicine and our company is building a unique intelligence engine (AI/ML) to help people get healthy and stay healthy.
About This Role
Do you have a passion for helping people lead healthier, happier lives? Our dynamic team is seeking Health Optimization Guides to be the heartbeat of the relationship that Maka
Members have with our platform and the community.
This role is key to empowering positive health change for our Members. We believe that as a Health Optimization Guide, you possess a unique ability to connect, to understand, and to guide our Members through their health journey as a major factor contributing to them achieving dramatically improved health outcomes.
Core functions:
● Motivational support to Members, enabling them to overcome barriers (logistical and emotional) and progress toward optimising their health.
● Liaise with health specialists and other Members of the Maka community to ensure our Members are supported.
● Assist with administrative functions important to Maka’s healthcare delivery model.
● Help build Maka knowledge databases through curated materials and participation in a community of practice with other Health Optimization Guides.
● Help individuals navigate their personal support network.
Core aptitudes:
● You have a clear, compassionate way of communicating that our Members can understand, and relate to.
● You are meticulously organized and you show a high degree of self-discipline and autonomy in your work and life. People know they can trust you and rely on you.
● You have worked in a health-related field and have sufficient experience such that you exhibit confidence as a trusted wellness ally to individuals, however, you are also comfortable seeking the answer or additional information when you don’t know something.
● You value the opportunity to work in a flexible, remote-first environment that is location agnostic and conducive to balance with family and other life commitments.
● You have an authentic ability to be supportive and non-judgemental, to maintain a positive and encouraging attitude, and to always respect confidentiality and privacy protocols.
Key Qualifications:
● You have a proven, demonstrable track record of providing exceptional client care.
● You have professional education or ample experience in a health-related field.
● You have a bachelor or advanced degree, ideally in a health-related field, and pursued additional education or training to further enhance your skill set.
● You are highly competent with English and comfortable expressing yourself in both written and verbal, including video form, and comfortable navigating software tools.
● You have up to 8 hrs a day for this role, with a minimum availability of four hours a day, within the GMT-8 and GMT+1 time zones.
Beneficial Qualifications:
● Experience in functional medicine and/or integrative health, including a certification such as Functional Medicine Health Coaching Certification (Functional
Medicine Coaching Academy, Institute for Functional Medicine, School of Applied
Functional Medicine, etc.).
● You have experience in the technology sector, using technology, or contributing to managing knowledge systems.
● You are a people leader and a community leader, who is active in advocating for health empowerment in your personal life i.e. the shoe fits so well for a role like this because you already do it naturally.
Compensation and Benefits:
● This role is structured for the successful applicant to join Maka as a contractor.
However, the role could evolve into an employee position.
● The initial wage range for the role is USD $38-50/hr (dependent upon experience).
Application Process:
Apply to people@makahealth.com with:
● A short email (250 words max) sharing a little about yourself (bonus: if you can include a fun fact) + links to any relevant websites, social profiles, blogs etc.
● A 90-second video (we recommend using a free video-recording app called Loom) sharing what would make you a good fit for this role.
● A resume (a PDF of your LinkedIn profile is sufficient) outlining your education, training and professional experience.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis as we scale up the team to meet Member demand with intention and careful consideration. Please do not get discouraged if you do not get contacted for an interview right away.
When you submit an application, you will be added to the Maka Health monthly newsletter list. Please specify if you would prefer to “opt out” in your application.
“We are committed to equality of opportunity and the belonging of everyone on the team. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief."
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Salary: $50.00-$66.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Work from home
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: Remote
Expected start date: 2023-06-01
