Closing
date: 14 Sep 2015
date: 14 Sep 2015
Overview:
The
Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization
committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the developing world
and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other
diseases. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market
dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowe
Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization
committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the developing world
and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other
diseases. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market
dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowe
ring prices for treatment;
accelerating access to life-saving technologies; and helping governments build
the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment programs.
Since
its establishment in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, CHAI has worked on
the demand and supply sides of the market to help more than 2 million HIV+
people access the medicines needed for treatment—representing nearly half of
all people and 2 out of 3 children on HIV/AIDS treatment in developing
countries. Building on this model, CHAI has expanded its scope to include
efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery systems and to combat malaria and
childhood illnesses.
its establishment in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, CHAI has worked on
the demand and supply sides of the market to help more than 2 million HIV+
people access the medicines needed for treatment—representing nearly half of
all people and 2 out of 3 children on HIV/AIDS treatment in developing
countries. Building on this model, CHAI has expanded its scope to include
efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery systems and to combat malaria and
childhood illnesses.
Background:
In
2007, CHAI signed an MOU with the government of Uganda to provide technical
assistance to the Ministry of Health and strengthen health systems. Since then,
CHAI has worked hand-in-hand with the Ministry of Health to increase access to
lifesaving pediatric HIV treatment by >400%; coordinate with private sector
suppliers to lower costs and expand access to malaria drugs; pilot a
point-of-care diagnostic technology, leading to scale up to >250 health
facilities nationwide; introduce a new severe malaria drug which will save
thousands of lives annually; and many other initiatives. Currently, CHAI Uganda
works with the Ministry of Health around HIV, malaria, childhood illnesses,
laboratory systems and drug logistics.
2007, CHAI signed an MOU with the government of Uganda to provide technical
assistance to the Ministry of Health and strengthen health systems. Since then,
CHAI has worked hand-in-hand with the Ministry of Health to increase access to
lifesaving pediatric HIV treatment by >400%; coordinate with private sector
suppliers to lower costs and expand access to malaria drugs; pilot a
point-of-care diagnostic technology, leading to scale up to >250 health
facilities nationwide; introduce a new severe malaria drug which will save
thousands of lives annually; and many other initiatives. Currently, CHAI Uganda
works with the Ministry of Health around HIV, malaria, childhood illnesses,
laboratory systems and drug logistics.
The
eHealth program objective is to ensure the right person has the right data in
good time. We work with CHAI teams and External partners to design and build
tools that work with other systems to fill the information systems gaps in
collecting and disseminating data.
eHealth program objective is to ensure the right person has the right data in
good time. We work with CHAI teams and External partners to design and build
tools that work with other systems to fill the information systems gaps in
collecting and disseminating data.
- Position
Description:
The
eHealth Coordinator will be responsible for translating user requirements into
high quality software. They will be involved in every part of the software
lifecycle from specs discussion to development to testing, releasing, and
deployment. They will join a lean, “startup-like” eHealth team dedicated to
building user-friendly, well-documented, scalable, and sustainable software
systems that support CHAI’s focus areas in Uganda. The position will require a
minimum of 40 hours a week, but additional flexibility may be required of them
in order to meet targets. You will be expected to embrace these challenges,
learn fast, and deliver great results.
eHealth Coordinator will be responsible for translating user requirements into
high quality software. They will be involved in every part of the software
lifecycle from specs discussion to development to testing, releasing, and
deployment. They will join a lean, “startup-like” eHealth team dedicated to
building user-friendly, well-documented, scalable, and sustainable software
systems that support CHAI’s focus areas in Uganda. The position will require a
minimum of 40 hours a week, but additional flexibility may be required of them
in order to meet targets. You will be expected to embrace these challenges,
learn fast, and deliver great results.
- Propose
novel technology solutions to address key challenges in Uganda’s Health
sector - Create
complex, high-quality software tools based on demanding user-requirements - Use
the latest tools and techniques including agile development and pair
programming - Discuss
design, scalability, interoperability and other issues encountered with
the team - Participate
in code reviews, bug tracking, project management with the rest of the
team - Generating
quality technical documentation and user training on software tools
developed - Required:
- Bachelor
degree, preferably with an IT focus - 2+
years of experience building high-quality, custom software systems - Strong
Python, SQL (preferably PostgreSQL or MySQL), and OO (scalable design
patterns) skills - Experience
working with Application Frameworks (Django, Ruby on Rails, or other
MVCs), Version Control systems and best practices (GIT), and “RESTful” API
design and implementation - Excellent
testing practices (TDD, Code Reviews, UAT, etc.) - Solid
understanding of data structures and algorithms, including performance
considerations in software development - Experience
working with, or an interest in Agile Methodologies, such as Extreme
Programming (XP) and Scrum - Ability
to work in a variety of client settings and in a multi-cultural,
collaborative environment - Talent
for translating user requirements into user-centric, scalable, and
sustainable end products - Skilled
at quickly learn new code bases and adjust to established teams and
development practices - Commitment
to details and designing work plans that meet deadlines and client
expectations - Interest
in continuous learning and a passion for suggesting innovative ways to
improve the development process
Advantages:
- Experience
in the public health space - Experience
scaling up web apps and services - Public
portfolio of past and ongoing work (Github) with proof of strong
consideration for UX - Knowledge
of and/ or experience working with front-end frameworks (Angular,
Backbone, React) - Experience
in enterprise applications integration APIs and middleware (e.g. Camel
EIP, ActiveMQ), SOA design, and/or DevOps - Mobile
application experience (Android) - Apply
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