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JOB PURPOSE
The Systems Developer will be part of a team responsible for the development and management of the Likusasa Ngeletfu Project Database. The developer will be responsible for managing and maintaining the Database
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
% of TimeActivityEnd Results
25Development and maintenance of Information systems:

Develop new modules in the existing mobile application and maintain existing data collection applications and data management systems.

Provide support in maintaining the database and maintenance of all Application programming interfaces that are linked to the DREAMS database

Quality assurance of DHIS2 and other data management systems across all projects and data warehouse

Functional Database
25Elicitation, documentation and implementation of user requirements :

Gather and document requirements on edits that may be required in the database including visualizations and addition of content to the database.

Review, prioritize and implement user requirements identified that are essential for improving system performance.

Work with SI and Programs staff to test implemented user requirements

Functional system
20User training and provision of technical assistance

Provide user training and update the database user training manuals and all administrator manuals.

Document all training needs for users of the database and users of existing data management systems

Identify and integrate emerging data management resources and train users on said technologies

Provide ongoing technical assistance to program and SI staff to effectively utilize the Database and other technologies for data management

Trained personnel on the use of the database.
20Data Quality management

Work in collaboration with M&E team to institute data quality assurance measures in the data management systems

Continuously review and analyze data for quality standards and highlight any issues arising to the SI team for action

Captured data meeting required standards.
10Troubleshoot issues that may arise from the database

Analyze systems performance, identify challenges, troubleshoot and Produce regular reports

Provide a summary of all data uploads that occur between the WVE Mobile application and the DREAMS database

Linkages between WVE workspace and DREAMS Database
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience3+ years of experience in the development and operations of health information systems

Experience working with donor reporting to donor (DATIM)

Experience in rollouts of data management systems from National to community level

Experienced in applying user-centered requirements processes for systems design

Experience developing web-based and mobile applications, web-oriented programming language (e.g. Java, Java Script), and Unix/Linux system management.

Experience in working with scripting languages (JavaScript in various forms e.g. Node.js, Ajax etc.)

A strong understanding and working knowledge of database design and conceptualization

Working knowledge of database management systems (SQL server or MySQL preferred)

Strong analytical skills

Required Education, Training, license, registration and certificate
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
  • Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, team building and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain professional relationships.
  • High integrity, self-driven, team player able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Good command of both official languages (English and SiSwati).
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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JOB PURPOSE
The Systems Developer will be part of a team responsible for the development and management of the Likusasa Ngeletfu Project Database. The developer will be responsible for managing and maintaining the Database
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
% of TimeActivityEnd Results
25Development and maintenance of Information systems:Develop new modules in the existing mobile application and maintain existing data collection applications and data management systems.Provide support in maintaining the database and maintenance of all Application programming interfaces that are linked to the DREAMS databaseQuality assurance of DHIS2 and other data management systems across all projects and data warehouseFunctional Database
25Elicitation, documentation and implementation of user requirements :Gather and document requirements on edits that may be required in the database including visualizations and addition of content to the database.Review, prioritize and implement user requirements identified that are essential for improving system performance.Work with SI and Programs staff to test implemented user requirementsFunctional system
20User training and provision of technical assistanceProvide user training and update the database user training manuals and all administrator manuals.Document all training needs for users of the database and users of existing data management systemsIdentify and integrate emerging data management resources and train users on said technologiesProvide ongoing technical assistance to program and SI staff to effectively utilize the Database and other technologies for data managementTrained personnel on the use of the database.
20Data Quality managementWork in collaboration with M&E team to institute data quality assurance measures in the data management systemsContinuously review and analyze data for quality standards and highlight any issues arising to the SI team for actionCaptured data meeting required standards.
10Troubleshoot issues that may arise from the databaseAnalyze systems performance, identify challenges, troubleshoot and Produce regular reportsProvide a summary of all data uploads that occur between the WVE Mobile application and the DREAMS databaseLinkages between WVE workspace and DREAMS Database
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience3+ years of experience in the development and operations of health information systemsExperience working with donor reporting to donor (DATIM)Experience in rollouts of data management systems from National to community levelExperienced in applying user-centered requirements processes for systems designExperience developing web-based and mobile applications, web-oriented programming language (e.g. Java, Java Script), and Unix/Linux system management.Experience in working with scripting languages (JavaScript in various forms e.g. Node.js, Ajax etc.)A strong understanding and working knowledge of database design and conceptualizationWorking knowledge of database management systems (SQL server or MySQL preferred)Strong analytical skills
Required Education, Training, license, registration and certificate
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
  • Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, team building and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain professional relationships.
  • High integrity, self-driven, team player able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Good command of both official languages (English and SiSwati).
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
2021-01-23

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