The successful candidates shall be involved in designing, developing, implementing, supporting, and maintaining digital health information systems and related applications, including mobile apps. Specific duties are:

To participate in software architecture design and code reviews;
To develop high-quality and reliable software systems;
To develop prototypes to prove knowledge of fundamental design concepts;
To develop information systems and application software;
To write unit and integration tests to ensure the quality of software products;
To collaborate with other team members to plan and organize software development activities, and
To critically read and write design documents.

B.DESIRABLES ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree qualifications from reputable higher learning institutions in any of the following fields:

Computer science,
Information technology,
Computer engineering
Information systems
Health informatics
Health information systems
Digital health systems
Software engineering
Any other related fields

C. KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Strong skills and experience in software development;
Knowledge of different programming languages, software development; frameworks, and software development methodologies;
Knowledge and experience in software version control techniques and tools;
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements;
Excellent analytical skills, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills;
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills;
Attention to detail;
Rich knowledge and experience in information systems development;
Reasonable command of system development technologies and their application, and ● Experience in software development and implementation of information systems.

D. ADDED ADVANTAGE
Ability to travel upcountry (about 50%) and flexibility on working hours and schedules;
Be available to start work as soon as the 1st December, 2023; and
Knowledge of or working experience with the DHIS2 software and other digital health systems.

E. TERMS AND REMUNERATIONS
Attractive salary and other benefits will be paid based on qualifications, experience, and competitiveness; and
One-year contract with a possibility of extension based on performance.