Job Title: Software Programmer
Organisation: Palladium
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
Palladium develops and delivers solutions that create positive impact
for communities, businesses, societies and economies. We transform lives and
create enduring value by working with governments, corporations and non-profit
organisations. Palladium is built on the idea that progress will be supported
by four key pillars: International Development, Strategy Execution Consulting,
Impact Investment, Training and Events.
for communities, businesses, societies and economies. We transform lives and
create enduring value by working with governments, corporations and non-profit
organisations. Palladium is built on the idea that progress will be supported
by four key pillars: International Development, Strategy Execution Consulting,
Impact Investment, Training and Events.
Job Summary: The Software
Programmer will provide informatics, system design and programming expertise
for the PSSP II Project in Uganda. The Software Programmer will primarily
responsible for programming an SMS- and web-based commodity ordering system and
integrating the facility level electronic systems with Medical Access Uganda’s
SAP-MIRP system.
Programmer will provide informatics, system design and programming expertise
for the PSSP II Project in Uganda. The Software Programmer will primarily
responsible for programming an SMS- and web-based commodity ordering system and
integrating the facility level electronic systems with Medical Access Uganda’s
SAP-MIRP system.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will link SAP-MIRP to
facility inventory management system for greater visibility and decision
making. - Develop the Web-based Commodity Ordering
System (WCOS) linked to SMS mobile technology to support remote sites
without internet. - Implement software design components
including coding, code documentation, unit testing, debugging, and quality
assurance - Embed an automated alert system in MAUL?s
SAP-MIRP system to alert facilities via email about certain events, such
as inventory that falls below the designated threshold. - Ensure that all software that are
connected to the server are running and maintain a backup copy on daily
basis - The jobholder will also document and
produce user guides, training manuals, documenting software code for other
programmers to follow. - Provide online support (Internet/email
support and save as the help desk to users and staff on the software
troubleshooting and technical expertise. - Writing progress reports on the status of
the developed tools - Develop C#, ASP.Net, XML and code
- Become software expert in Java open source
framework supported by DHIS software stack (PosGre SQL, - Write database scripts, stored procedures
and API application program interfaces - Participate in program evaluation and any
other activities as assigned by M&E Officer - Perform any other responsibilities as
needed
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent. - A minimum of five years of professional
experience in health informatics and/or software development. - Ability to take direction to iteratively
define and implement solution as requirements are being identified and
finalized. - Hands-on knowledge of Python, Java,
Xforms, LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), and Clojure. - Previous experience with developing API
and web services. - Experience with open source and enterprise
database solutions such as DHIS2, iHRIS, OpenMRS, CommCare, OpenLMIS,
RapidPro, MySQL, Oracle. - Experience developing SMS and/or mobile
applications. - Self-motivated and able to work
independently to solve complex tasks. - Excellent interpersonal, communication,
and teamwork skills.
How to Apply:
If you want to work for the Palladium Group in the aforementioned
capacity should Apply Online by clicking on web link below.
capacity should Apply Online by clicking on web link below.
Deadline: 31st May, 2017
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