Job Title: Senior
Programmer, SharePoint/.NET Software
Organisation: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Project Name: USAID funded Uganda Systems Strengthening
for Health Commodities (USSHC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Technical Advisor, PIP
Management Sciences
for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization composed of
nearly 2500 people from more than 74 nationalities working in over 50
countries. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s
poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and
action in public health. Together with our partners, we are helping managers
and leaders in developing countries to create stronger management systems that
improve health services for the greatest health impact.
USAID funded Uganda
Systems Strengthening for Health Commodities is a five year program supporting
the Government of Uganda’s health system to improve the availability and
accessibility of essential medicines and health supplies (EMHS).The expected
results of are to:1) strengthen national policies and strategies and support
cost-effective, equitable, and transparent utilization of EMHS resources; 2)
strengthen country capacity for effective management and utilization of EMHS;
and 3) increase availability and access of EMHS among priority populations.
Software will be responsible for
reviewing and optimizing existing coding of the Pharmaceutical Information
Portal (PIP) Sharepoint site and the offline and online .NET SPARSFORM application.
S/he will work with the Senior Programmer, Business Intelligence (BI) Software
on the expansion of the DSDS (District Supervision Data System) into the PIP
(Pharmaceutical Information Portal) datawarehouse and portal in collaboration
with the Senior Technical Advisor, PIP. S/he applies current graphics design
and .NET technologies to design, develop, modify, and maintain the PIP server
portal, manage site content and provide daily onsite maintenance of the portal.
S/he will upgrade or replace the SPARSFORM application.
- Responsible for developing SharePoint software solutions by studying
requirements analysis and information needs - Design, develop and maintain key components of the software suite
using classic ASP, ASP.NET, C#.NET, SharePoint Server 2010, and-
SharePoint Server 2013. - Provide for the creation, modification and deletion of collections,
sites, users, groups, document libraries, and My Sites -in SharePoint - Offer the implementation of templates, creation of custom templates,
development of work flows and design/implementation of web parts in
SharePoint - Implement SharePoint-based workflows as well as develop Business
Intelligence dashboards. - Manage and maintain sharepoint site by taking backups and restoring
with sharepoint management shell - Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation,
flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code. - Research and recommend technology solutions appropriate to meeting
SharePoint instantiations goals and needs. - Provide ongoing comprehensive central SharePoint administration
including management of SharePoint permissions
- The ideal candidate for this job opportunity should possess a Master’s
Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science or a related field, or a
BSc plus MSc-equivalent working experience - At least ten years’ experience with demonstrated skills in software
development and maintenance - Six or more years’ experience as a SharePoint Developer in the
analysis, design, hands-on development and delivery of web-based
applications - At least six years’ experience programming in on of the following
technologies: .NET 3.5, C#, ASP. NET ,T-SQL, C/C++, XLM - Professional MCSE Sharepoint, MCSD Sharepoint Applications, MCDS Web
Applications certifications are an added advantage - Significant experience with SharePoint Designer, InfoPath, Web Parts,
and workflow creation 7 - Prior experience of building and maintaining application using
object oriented methodology - Advanced knowledge/ expertise in MS SharePoint 2010/2013 development
and administration - The applicant must have a strong programming background authoring
well written, well documented, modular and clean code - Past exposure and experience with SharePoint’s application services
framework including implementation, configuration, and usages of Search,
Managed Metadata, and User Profile Services - Possess the ability to write Stored Procedures, write complex SQL
queries, and ability to analyze the SQL data is desired - Prior experience with SQL Server Reporting Services, Report Builder,
SQL Server Analysis Services, and/or SQL Server Integration Services is a
plus - Attention to detail and commitment to high quality/error free
deliverables - Must be motivated, independent and self-sufficient
- The applicant must be well organized, a good communicator, able to
effectively prioritize tasks, and manage projects from concept to
production - Possess the ability to write thorough and concise functional and
design specifications as well as easily readable end user documentation - Must be well able to brainstorm with others, thrive in a collaborative
team environment, multi task, and quickly adapt to change - Emphasizes personal and professional growth by studying
state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing
equipment; participating in educational opportunities; reading
professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in
professional organizations - Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, and able
to read and write in English - A wide degree of creativity and latitude required.
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their
applications (cover letter and CV only) addressed to: The Human Resources
Partner at MSH, Plot 15 Princess Anne Drive, Bugolobi, P.O. Box 71419, Kampala,
Uganda or via email to: [email protected].
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