Brief introduction

REACH Ethiopia is a non-profit local organization established and registered as an Ethiopian Residents Charity. It strives to contribute to community development through implementation of innovative and targeted project interventions to deliver quality health services for disadvantaged communities. Since its establishment in 2013, REACH Ethiopia has been implementing projects that are targeted towards addressing challenges around TB programming at community and Facility level in Urban and rural settings of the country like Sidama, SNNP, Addis Ababa, Diredawa, Harar and parts of Oromia Regions. In most recent years REACH has been introducing pioneer and innovative technologies like AI guided portable X-ray’s and TB diagnostic connectivity solutions. 

REACH Ethiopia, through fund received from USAID IDDS Activity, is in the final preparatory stages to implement TB diagnostic network activity at national level in Ethiopia in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Ethiopian public health institute.

Purpose of the position (general)

The software engineer, who will be reporting to the IDDS project manager,  is responsible for developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code for enabling the real-time connectivity platform and monitoring optimal implementation of the TB laboratory connectivity tool. S/he will also provide technical assistance and support to the National TB Reference Laboratory and Health facilities on the connectivity solution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing Node.js backend services and responsive user interface components using React components.

• Develop a software that enables real-time result reporting directly from machines to user, and that also enables data reporting, analysis, visualization and connectivity of remote devices to the central server through SMS and Internet connection.

• Ensure integration and functionality of the real time connectivity platform.

• Monitor the optimal real-time connectivity of TB laboratory instruments to report patient and aggregate data

• Conduct software updates.

• Provide training and provide support to facilities.

Organization : REACH Ethiopia

Employment Type: fixed term, full time

Number of positions: 1    

Payment rate:  competitive

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar field.

Experience

• 5 years and above of experience in software development

• At least 1 year experience as Node.js developer

• Proven experience in React JavaScript library

• Experience in NoSQL databases. Experience in MongoDB is a plus. 

• In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and front-end technologies.

• Demonstrated knowledge in collecting data use requirements from different stakeholders and translating them into technical design

• Preferred candidate with experience designing technologies for low resource contexts and knowledge of community health in the Ethiopian context including working with government information systems.

• Excellent, fluent written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic.

Behavioral competencies and skills

• Good interpersonal skills with experience in networking with partners at all levels (government, NGOs and local community-based organizations)

• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with colleagues and partners

• Willingness to travel frequently within the project implementation area

• Strong organizational skills and proactive communicator.

• Self-motivated and team player with excellent attention to detail

• Collaborative mindset

• Analytical thinker

• Ability and willingness to travel to the field.

How to Apply

Only candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience are invited to send their application letter, updated CV, summary of relevant work experience and gross budget proposal per film in one page to reachethrm@reachet.org.et within 5 working days from the first appearance of the announcement.