Senior Health Information Systems Developer Job at University of California San Francisco
Senior Health Information Systems Developer Job at University of California San Francisco… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at the University of California San Francisco.
Descriptions;
The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is engaged in a five-year Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-Tanzania (CDC-Tanzania) to provide strategic information and health information systems (HIS) technical assistance to the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC) as well as the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and their implementing partners (IPs).
Responsibilities:
- Work with the HIS team to design software solutions by studying information needs, systems flow, data usage, and work processes while adhering to the software development lifecycle.
- Evaluate, maintain, and evolve existing health information systems such as CTC2, CTC3, CTC Analytics, and Monthly Portal.
- Manage and mentor junior HIS developers.
- Assist the HIS team in designing and implementing interoperability between existing health information systems such as CTC2, CTC3, CTC Analytics, Monthly Portal, Lab Visual Tool, IQSMS, PTCQI, etc.
- Support the piloting, rollout, training, and maintenance of HIS systems to Implementing Partners.
Investigate, analyze, and make recommendations to management regarding technology improvements, upgrades, and modifications. - Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine the feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
- Develop and coordinate software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
- Prepare reference materials for users by writing operating instructions, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code.
- Undertake other tasks within the scope of the role as directed by management from time to time.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, software engineering, or information systems is required.
- A Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, Health Informatics, Information Systems Management is an added advantage
- Experience working with health information systems required.
- Advanced knowledge in Java, Python and other common programming languages is required
- A minimum of 6 years of experience as a software developer or engineer; demonstrable experience in developing a variety of software systems while taking on increasing responsibility for analysis, design, implementation, and development tasks [reference required].
- Advanced experience developing data-driven applications utilizing significant relational database engines as part of the overall application architecture (experience with at least two of the following is highly desirable: MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS Access).
- Working experience using jQuery, Git, Restful web services, Agile methodology, and android SDK.
- Proficiency in developing and troubleshooting complex software systems that run in mixed environments including Windows on desktop, server, tablet, and mobile systems.
- Demonstrable skills in enterprise application integration.
Ability to work successfully in a team. - Fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili.
How to Apply
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed in the minimum requirements above with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
All applications must include the following:
A current CV with names and telephone numbers for at least 2 referees Copies of academic and professional certificates.
Applications and supporting documents should be sent via e-mail to [email protected]
NOTE: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 15th January 2022.
