FACES Program Assistant Programmer Job in Kenya

Program Description: Family AIDS Care and Education Services is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). It is a dynamic comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment program in Kenya.

The program is seeking motivated, pro-active individuals to fill the role of Assistant Programmer to be based in Kisumu East district-Lumumba Health Centre Site.

Position: Assistant Programmer
1 Position
Ref: FN2-20-2010

Position Purpose

To provide programming and software assistance as required to the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program.

Reports to UCSF Consultant Programmer

Key Requirements:

Proficiency in SQL. Ability to write complex queries using inner and outer joins as required.
Familiar with at least one leading relational database such as MySQL, MS SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase, etc.Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language such as Java, Visual Basic, C++, C#, PHP, Python, Perl, JavaScript VBScript, etc.At a minimum - Diploma in IT, Computer Science or relevant field.Good oral and written communications skills.A team player who works for the success of the organization and of all co-workers.Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science or relevant field.Experience developing MS Access databases and applications.Experience developing software and designing relational databases.Experience reading and writing data in MS Access databases or Excel spreadsheets from a Microsoft language such as Visual Basic, C#, C++, JScript or VBScript.Develop input forms, reports and data extracts for the Open Medical Records System (OpenMRS) and other software that may be in use.Provide software as needed to transfer and transform data between various data stores such as MySQL, Excel spreadsheets and Access databases.Develop software as necessary to support or extend the OpenMRS database and system and any other software packages that may be in use.Develop databases and systems as may be required, in the technology best suited for the particular need, e.g., MySQL, Excel, Access.Provide support and advice to system administrators when they encounter software issues that require a more advanced understanding of the software.Participate actively in the systems team. Offer advice on software issues. When requested, evaluate software for suitability to FACES.Meet with the data quality team and participate actively in defining and achieving data quality objectives. Write software as required to assure data quality and other duties as may be assigned.Applications should include the following:
A cover letter stating, current workA current CV with the names and telephone contacts of at least 2 refereesAt least two letters of recommendation from previous supervisors of relevant work experience.Copies of academic and professional certificatesAll applications must be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 5 pm on 5th November 2010.

Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu

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