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Job Title: Digital Health Software Developer (Officer) – USAID RISE Project in Singida, Tanzania

Posted Date: 3 days ago (10/3/2024)
Job ID: 2024-6451
Location: Singida, Tanzania (with potential assignments in Njombe, Iringa, Tabora, Morogoro, or Dar es Salaam Regions)
Category: Global
Employment Status: Full-Time
Application Deadline: October 10, 2024

Project Overview:

The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have granted additional funding to the Reaching Impact, Saturation and Epidemic Control (RISE) Project to enhance voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) services across several regions in Tanzania, including Singida. This initiative supports collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and local health authorities to ensure effective delivery of health services.

Position Summary:

The Digital Health Software Developer (DHSD) will play a crucial role in developing, enhancing, and maintaining digital health software solutions, particularly focusing on the District Health Information System version 2 (DHIS2) and mobile health applications. This position will involve close collaboration with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team during the application development lifecycle, ensuring that project innovations are effectively integrated and scaled.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Development and Customization:

• Design and develop software applications to enhance health data management systems, specifically DHIS2 and mobile health platforms.
• Support project teams in using DHIS2 and other digital health solutions, including conducting training sessions for staff.
• Create custom modules and workflows within DHIS2 tailored to the RISE project requirements.
• Manage data migrations and integrations between health information systems and DHIS2.

Data Modeling and Analytics:

• Develop data models to support VMMC service delivery monitoring and evaluation.
• Automate data integration processes to improve efficiency and data quality, including developing reports and dashboards using Power BI.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Implement data security protocols and ensure compliance with national and international data protection regulations.
• Monitor digital health system performance and troubleshoot technical issues promptly.

Technical Support and Capacity Building:

• Conduct training and workshops on data management and mobile solutions for project staff and stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing technical support and maintenance for digital health systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience is advantageous.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in developing DHIS2 and mobile health solutions, with proficiency in web applications using Java/J2EE, Spring, Struts, and more.
• Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript, and SQL, with familiarity in APIs and web development frameworks.
• Knowledge of Tanzania's Health Management Information Systems and experience with SQL databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Experience in developing Android Package Kit (APK) components for mobile health applications.
• Familiarity with agile software development methodologies and SOA design.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a single document containing a cover letter, resume, and references at Jhpiego Careers. The application deadline is October 10, 2024.

About Jhpiego:

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. We are dedicated to improving health and well-being through innovative health programs in Tanzania.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on gender, marital status, ethnicity, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

For more information about our organization, please visit www.jhpiego.org.

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