Job
overview
Botswana
Harvard AIDS Institute Partnership (BHP) seeks an assertive, result oriented,
strategic thinker with good interpersonal skills to fill the above position.
BHP requires a
software developer with analytical skills to join the software development and
data management team.
BHP makes extensive use of open-source software tools to
develop in-house complex critical data systems for its routine laboratory,
research laboratory, pharmacy and clinics. The candidate must have a strong
software development background and be willing to write code in a team.
Principal
Responsibilities
Reporting directly
to the Director of Data Operations, the candidate will be expected to:
- Design,
develop, maintain and deploy new and existing clinical research,
laboratory and survey systems. - Prepare
for and participate in system and data audits - Maintain
documentation and adhere to strict change management procedures - Prepare
datasets for monitoring and analysis - Liaise
with stakeholders as required - Maintain
documentation and strict source code version control - Test
driven development especially unit testing - Assist
research staff with research data needs
Qualifications
and Experience
A bachelor’s degree
or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems,
similar degree or 3-5 years directly relevant work experience is required. Proficiency
in Python, Django, SQL and Linux are significant advantages.
Minimum of three (3)
years work experience working with complex data and developing and maintaining
data-driven applications in a similar environment. Relevant certifications are
an advantage.
Company
(BHP) is a collaborative research and training initiative between Botswana
Ministry of Health and the Harvard T. Chan School of Public Health. BHP is
dedicated to fighting HIV/AIDS and related public health challenges through
collaborative research, education and capacity building.
Closing
date and application instructions
Qualifying
candidates should forward their application letters and detailed CVs to:
Human
Resource Manager
Botswana
Harvard AIDS Institute Partnership
Private Bag
BO320
Gaborone
Closing
Date: 18 November 2016
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
