Kenya Health Workforce Project
1. Software Developer
Job Description
The Software Developer for the Kenya Health Workforce project will be responsible for:
Maintenance, modification and improvement on the existing project systems
Design and development of new software for the health professionals' databases
Assist in linking professional regulatory database systems to other health information systems to ensure an integrated and comprehensive database system for the entire health sector.
Qualification:
Must have clear understanding of database management systems on MSSQL server
Must have working knowledge in .NET solutions development in VB and C#
Must have understanding of open source tools such as PHP and MySQL
Must have knowledge of system documentation and report generation from Crystal Reports
Experience in hardware maintenance and user support in Windows 2003 Server will be added advantage
Essential Skills
Good interpersonal relationship and communication skills
Good analytical and report writing skills
Must be proactive and innovative keeping abreast with technological advancements
Must have ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Must be a team player, flexible and professional who is customer focused
2. Project Web Developer
Job Description
The Web Developer for the Kenya Health Workforce project will be responsible for:
Modification and improvement on the existing health professional websites, this may include training of users
Development of a suite of web applications for the health professionals' databases on joomla and MYSQL
Link web application to other health professional systems. Use of web service may be employed.
Qualification:
Must have knowledge and experience in designing and building web applications. Use of open source technologies such as Apache, MySQL, PHP would be helpful, but is not required
Must have working knowledge of web scripting and design principles.CSS, XHTML, JavaScript/Java/AJAX.
Some experience with module/theme development with a CMS like Joomla, Drupal or Wordpress
Proficiency in at least one structured programming language such as Java, C# or VB
Must have clear understanding of database management systems such as MSQL server
Essential Skills
Good interpersonal relationship and communication skills
Good analytical and report writing skills
Must be proactive and innovative keeping abreast with technological advancements
Must have ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Must be a team player, flexible and professional who is customer focused
Applications accompanied by copies of certificates, detailed CV, testimonials and a day time telephone contact should be received by the undersigned by 21st September.
Address:
Country Director,
Emory Project,
P.O. Box 7808-00200,
Nairobi
Email Address: judith.olecha@emorykenya.org
