Computer Programmer I

Opening date: 08 February 2013
Vacancy No.K07/1/13
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 Health Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) wishes to recruit a computer programmer who will be responsible for application development for the various studies within or collaborating with the KEMRI/CDC program.

POSITION: Computer Programmer I (1 position) (Job Group N) (MR9)
LOCATION: KEMRI/CDC Field Station, Kisian, Kisumu
REPORTING TO: HDSS Branch Chief.

Essential Qualifications 

Bachelors degree in Information/Computer sciences or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum of 1 year’s industrial experience in software development and data management. Should be able to program in .net languages and/or java environment. Experience in SQL server, MySQL, and SQL Server mobile edition databases. Demonstrated expertise in software architecture, object oriented design, design patterns, data structures and multi-threading. Knowledge of open source systems is an added advantage. An experience in a medical research organization in the current position is an added advantage. Experience in working with mobile application is an added advantage.

Desirable Qualities Ability to develop an in-depth understanding of study goals and its implementation. Willingness to learn new tools, experiment and research, document every work performed. Experience performing quality assurance procedures; Ability to work as a team, with good interpersonal skills; Experience in managing/ensuring data quality Ability and willingness to learn additional skills on the job High qualities of public relation and able to work with little or no supervision Ability to create user, application and technical documentation

Job Summary:

Reporting to the HDSS Section branch Manager and other supervisors, the incumbent will be responsible for developing software applications for HDSS and various studies within, or collaborating with HDSS, and the KEMRI/CDC program. They will be expected to work on various databases/studies, explore, research and adopt different emerging technologies and therefore should be able to prioritize tasks and meet set deadlines
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Specific tasks and responsibilities
1. Design and manage databases and data entry procedures.
2. Prepares flow charts and systems diagrams to assist in problem analysis
3. Train, support and maintain deployed applications
4. Designs, codes, tests and debugs software according to KEMRI/CDC standards, policies and procedures.
5. Responsible for preparing technical documentation for design, implementation, testing, deployment and support, tests and documents programs.
6. Prepares test data for unit, string and parallel testing.
7. Analyzes Study needs and creates software solutions
8. Evaluates and recommends software and hardware solutions to meet user needs.
9. Interacts with study employees and I/T to define current and future application requirements.
10. Perform any other duty as allocated by the supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: One (1) year renewable contract 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 MUST include the following:
Letter of Application (indicate vacancy number)
Current Curriculum vitae with telephone number and e-mail address.
Three letters of reference from your referees.
Copies of Certificate and transcripts.

NOTE: Applications MUST include copies of certificates and Transcripts. Applications without these
will be disregarded. Applications are due no later than: 21st February 2013 to: Human Resource
Manager, KEMRI/CDC Program, PO Box 1578, Kisumu. OR E-mail to recruitment@kemricdc.org or log into our web www.jobs.cdckemri.org

KEMRI/CDC 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 ANY LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMIDIATELY TO 0701112145.