Background:

John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a public health management firm, headquartered in the United States, dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. JSI has been implementing public health work in Ethiopia for over 25 years.

JSI is implementing the five-year Digital Health Activity in Ethiopia, which is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The purpose of this Activity is to support the Government of Ethiopia (GOE) to improve the quality of health services and create a sustainable health care system through the use of data for decision making, as well as to provide similar services to other countries in Africa or to respond to a crisis in Ethiopia (as needed). The primary objectives of the Activity are to 1) support information technology systems and data repository at all levels; 2) build a culture of data use; and 3) improve capacity and governance of MOH health information systems management.

The Software Engineer is a senior member of the digitization project management team with key management responsibilities for the development, validation and release of project software. The position requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The Software Engineer works with team members to provide effective technical leadership for the design, architecture and overall quality of software solutions and will mentor the other software engineers in the process. He/she is also responsible for ensuring the smooth running of activities and compliance with JSI policies and regulations.

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities of the Software Engineer will include, but is not limited to the following:

●   Work on customization of EMR system that is built on top of OpenMRS and Bahmni 

●   Work on form customization and configuration on OpenMRS

●   Document and demonstrate solutions by using flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code

●   Execute full lifecycle of software development

●  Ensure alignment of the software engineering teams’ products and services with JSI Technology

●  Learn new technologies and keep abreast of existing technologies and help introduce them where appropriate

●  Analyze system specifications and translate system requirements to task specifications

●   Provide analysis of current programs, which includes performance, diagnosis and troubleshooting of problem programs, and designing solutions to problematic programming

●  Integrate software components into a fully functional software system

●  Document and maintain software functionality

●  Tailor and deploy software tools, processes and metrics

●  Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming

●   Protect operations by keeping information confidential

●   Regularly meet with the development and support team to discuss progress and issues to be resolved and prepare timely reports to the supervisor on activity status and issues

●  Occasional travel to user sites to assess product and project performance

●  Supervise other MIS staff supporting software development and/or implementation

●  Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Applicants for this position should possess the following qualifications:

●  Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline (Software Engineering, Computer Science, etc) is required. Having Business Administration and/or Project Management background is a plus.

●  Knowledge on customization and implementation of OpenMRS and Bahmni resources

●   Experience in object oriented programming in Java

●   Knowledge on working with web frameworks and language (Angularjs, JavaScript, jQuery) is required

●  Minimum five years of experience working on Health Management Information System activities, with minimum two years of experience leading a software development team

●  Hands on experience in designing interactive applications is required

●   Proficiency with coding languages including Python and Perl is required

●  Must have deep knowledge of Relational Databases, PostgreSQL is a preference

●  Experience with profiling, load simulation, Linux optimization, and database optimization is required

●  Experience with distributed version control is desired

●   Mastery in software engineering tools, especially working on the process of software development using agile methodology is required

●  Familiarity with software development methodology and release processes

●  Strong project management and time management skills; highly organized and detail-oriented

● Strong ability to think creatively and strategically

●  Excellent written and verbal English; proficiency in Amharic

●   Previous work experience with USAID-funded projects is desirable

●  Proficiency in common computer packages (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel) relevant to the work

●      Use of project management tools like JIRA, Trello, Slack is desirable

JSI is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is a priority of our organization. We have robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.

JSI/WEI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should follow the below instruction and apply through the online application form no later than September 3, 2023.

1.  Fill out the online application form using this form: Online application form. If you don’t fill the online application form, your application will not be considered.

2. Submit your resume and cover letter to dhtechnicaljobs@jsi.com

3.  You must include the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email. If this is not included, your application will not be considered.

4.     Any application received after the closing date will not be considered.

5.     Application deadline: September 3, 2023.