Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 20 Jul 2018
Company Background
Oxford Epi is a woman and minority-owned small business in international development that strengthens health systems by generating evidence from data in real time, and uses data-informed strategies to improve the human condition in developing countries.
Oxford Epi specializes in creating dynamic learning ecosystems that maximize existing structures using cutting edge technologies and processes. Whether for policy or daily practice, clients rely on us to to help them make objective decisions based on powerful evidence for the need to change or stay on course.
We believe that improvement of the health system in any country is intricately linked to better decision making. Our approach embraces the promotion of innovation, scaling up what works, and continuously improving.
With experience in over 50 countries, our staff and associates are ready to strengthen health systems’ capacity to create value using innovative approaches that improve health services received by people in the countries we serve.
Opportunity
The anticipated Ethiopia electronic Health Information Systems (Ethiopia e-HIS) will support the Government of Ethiopia to improve the quality of health services, quality of life, and to create a sustainable health care system through the use of data for decision making. The project will support information technology systems and data repository, build a culture of data use, capacity building and governance, and strengthen stakeholders and donors collaboration.
To support this activity, we are looking for talented programmers with up-to-date knowledge in C++, Java, PhP, and other languages to design and build secure, clean and flawless functional code. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the use of technology and software building to improve lives. S/he needs to demonstrate a historic tendency for attention to detail and an analytical mind. Programmers will be in charge of developing, modifying, adjusting, testing and launching software required for the success of this activity.
Minimum Qualifications:
The proposed programmer must be able to do the following:
Collaborate with the Chief of Party and other relevant team members to produce software designs
Formulate program specifications and basic prototypes
Develop mockups with required functionalities
Transform software designs and specifications into high quality functioning code in the appropriate language (Java, JavaScript, PhP, or Zend as defined by user requirements and design documents).
Test code periodically to ensure it produces the desirable results and perform debugging when necessary
Perform upgrades to make software and systems more secure and efficient
Collaborate with technical writers to create documentation for user support
Write Sql scripts and stored procedures using MySQL, PostgreSQL.
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
Must be flexible and adaptable.
Assist with other areas of the HMIS as needed.
Ability to successfully write high quality software.
Develop and implement unit testing processes and procedures.
The proposed programmer must meet the following criteria:
Master’s or Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or a Bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems is required and must have been obtained within 24 months of the application date for this entry level position.
5 years proven experience as a programmer
Ability to program in languages such as C++, Java (J2EE), XML, PhP, Python etc.
Experience using frameworks such as CodeIgniter, Laravel, or other
Experience in developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Wicket, GWT, Spring MVC)
Excellent knowledge with relational databases, SQL or Post gre SQL, and ORM technologies.
Experience with Application Development Life Cycle methodology.
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Ethiopian national preferred
How to apply:
To apply, please visit oxfordepi.com/jobs/