Job Title: Chief Programmer
Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Executive
Director
Director
About JCRC:
Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is a national Ugandan
organization that was established in 1991 as a medical institution and HIV AIDS
Centre of Excellence specializing in medical research, health care and
training.
organization that was established in 1991 as a medical institution and HIV AIDS
Centre of Excellence specializing in medical research, health care and
training.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of the existing Microsoft
Dynamics NAV 2009 ERP system at JCRC and customize it to meet the evolving
business and reporting needs of JCRC - Take accountability and lead the upgrade
of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 to NAV 2013 - Steer the implementation and subsequently
take ownership of the patient medical records systems at JCRC - Take lead the implementation of and work
with off-site contractors/ vendors in helping them maintain the laboratory
information management system at JCRC - Offer overall technical leadership and
direction to senior management staff at JCRC on all programming and
application development issues - Steer and implement (hands-on) the systems
integration efforts of the 3 systems to permit JCRC to effectively and
efficiently move data between systems to meet business requirements. - Research, document, and implement program
requirements and specifications - Consistently write, translate, and code
software programs and applications according to specifications
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The successful candidate should possess a
Masters degree in computer Science, or similar academic training - Practical hands-on programming experience
in Microsoft C# and .Net technologies in general - Demonstrated hands-on programming
experience with web services written using Microsoft technologies. The
idea candidate would have experience with current & recent internet
technologies/concepts including SOAP-based .Net 2.0 web services and up
(WCF, Web API), XML, WSDL, REST, MVC, etc. - Proven practical experience using
Microsoft relational database technologies, i.e. Microsoft SQL Server,
that includes: database normalization; writing complex queries, e.g. using
inner joins, CTEs, etc.,; using ‘explain plans’ to analyze and tune
queries, etc. A bonus if the candidate is familiar with SQL Server
Reporting Services and/or SQL Server Integration Services - Significant experience in analyzing
business processes, gathering requirements and developing code to meet
those requirements - Demonstrated experience in integrating
disparate information systems using industry-standard methods, tools and
technologies - Bonus if experienced with
industry-standard project management techniques and methodologies - Bonus if candidate has previous Microsoft
Dynamics experience, e.g. NAV, AX, GP - Bonus if candidate understands general
accounting concepts such as GL, AR, AP, PO, etc. - Possess a passion to take charge of and
lead on IT technical issues, i.e. self-motivated and directed - Be willing to learn technologies and keep
up to date with changes and best practices - Highly capable of working with a wide range
of people ranging from very technical to non-technical with ability to
explain technical concepts to non-technical personnel, exhibit a patient
demeanor, mentor junior staff, work with clinical personnel, etc. - Ability to effectively prioritize and
execute tasks - Candidates should note that this position
is a hands-on position, i.e. the successfully candidate will not only be
able to provide industry best-practice guidance to senior staff but also
work on implementing the solutions by developing code where and as needed
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications and supporting documents including copies of academic
qualifications and curriculum vitae (CV) indicating names plus telephone
contacts of three professional referees; current salary should either be posted
to: Manager Human Resource & Development, Joint Clinical Research Centre
(JCRC), Plot 101 Lubowa Road, Off Entebbe Road, P.O. Box 10005, Kampala, Uganda
OR sent by email to: [email protected]
applications and supporting documents including copies of academic
qualifications and curriculum vitae (CV) indicating names plus telephone
contacts of three professional referees; current salary should either be posted
to: Manager Human Resource & Development, Joint Clinical Research Centre
(JCRC), Plot 101 Lubowa Road, Off Entebbe Road, P.O. Box 10005, Kampala, Uganda
OR sent by email to: [email protected]
Deadline: Friday, 30th May 2014.
NB: Only short listed
candidates only will be contacted.
candidates only will be contacted.
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