KEMRI/CDC Program Software Developer Job in Kenya

Vacancy No: N173/10/2010

Program description: This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It involves conducting research and program support for activities related to TB, malaria, HIV and other diseases.

It is within this remit that the KEMRI/CDC Global AIDS Program (GAP) wishes to recruit a computer programmer/data manager who will be responsible for software development for within GAP and its integration with other systems to support National and regional surveys and program implementation.

Position: Software Developer (Programmer I)
MR 9/10
Location: KEMRI/CDC, Nairobi

Essential Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Information systems/Computer sciences or equivalent from a recognized university.Minimum of 1 year’s experience in software development and data management.Experience in SQL server and SQL Server mobile edition databases.Ability to program in .net languages and/or java toolsAdditional Qualifications and ExperiencesDemonstrated expertise in software architecture, object oriented design, design patterns, data structures and multi-threadingManipulation of large databasesAbility to document systems for developers and end-usersAbility to create user, application and technical documentationExperience in a medical research organization in the current position is an added advantageKnowledge of open source systems is an added advantage.Ability to develop an in-depth understanding of project goals and its implementation.Experience performing quality assurance procedures;Ability to work as a team, with good interpersonal skills;Experience in managing/ensuring data qualityAbility and willingness to learn additional skills on the jobHigh qualities of public relation and able to work with little or no supervisionJob Summary: Reporting to the KEMRI/CDC GAP Branch Chief and other supervisors, the incumbent will be responsible for developing software applications that integrate GAP activities and other National and regional survey and program support systems.

They will be expected to work on various large data bases and therefore should be able to prioritize tasks and meet set deadlines.

Specific tasks and responsibilities

Design and manage databases and data entry procedures.Prepares flow charts and systems diagrams to assist in problem analysisDesigns, codes, tests and debugs software according to KEMRI/CDC standards, policies and procedures.Responsible for preparing design documentationCodes, tests and documents programs according to system standards.Prepares test data for unit, string and parallel testing.Analyzes program needs and creates software solutionsEvaluates and recommends software and hardware solutions to meet user needsInteracts with GAP, CDC National partners and ICT teams to define current and future application requirements.Prepares data for analysis in various formats as required by researchers or program managers.Terms of Employment:

Contract for 1 year, renewable as per KEMRI scheme of service. Probation period for the first 3 months. Salary negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

Applications should include the following:

Letter of ApplicationCurrent Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail addressThree letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addressesCopies of Certificates, Diplomas and TranscriptsDay time contact telephone numberNote: Applications must include copies of certificates, Diplomas and Transcripts.

Applications without this will be disregarded.

Due no later than 4th November 2010

To:

Human Resource Manager,
KEMRI/CDC Program,
P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu.

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate application form available in the CDC Intranet; print and process it through the project Managers and attach it before forwarding application to HR.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

THE KEMRI/CDC program is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including, application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such a request immediately to: 0701112145

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