Position overview
The position exists within the ICT Department of
the College of Medicine. A web developer is responsible for the design, layout
and coding of a website. They are involved with the technical and graphical
aspects of a website; how the site works and how it looks. They can also be
involved with the maintenance and update of an existing site.
the College of Medicine. A web developer is responsible for the design, layout
and coding of a website. They are involved with the technical and graphical
aspects of a website; how the site works and how it looks. They can also be
involved with the maintenance and update of an existing site.
Duties and responsibilities
In order to design a website, a web developer will:
·
establish
the purpose of the website based upon its target audience
establish
the purpose of the website based upon its target audience
·
identify
the type of content the site will host
identify
the type of content the site will host
·
determine
any functionality that the site must support, for example, whether it will
handle financial transactions or enquiries
determine
any functionality that the site must support, for example, whether it will
handle financial transactions or enquiries
·
give
guidance on layout, colours and styles.
give
guidance on layout, colours and styles.
This will determine the type of technology to use
and how complex the site will be. The web developer will then:
and how complex the site will be. The web developer will then:
·
write the
programming code, either from scratch or by adapting existing website software
and graphics packages to meet business requirements
write the
programming code, either from scratch or by adapting existing website software
and graphics packages to meet business requirements
·
test the
website and identify any technical problems
test the
website and identify any technical problems
·
upload
the site onto a server and register it with different search engines.
upload
the site onto a server and register it with different search engines.
·
A web
designer/developer will usually work as part of a team, which will include a
web author/editor and an account manager.
A web
designer/developer will usually work as part of a team, which will include a
web author/editor and an account manager.
Qualification
·
Bachelor’s
degree in information systems, Computer Science or equivalent qualifications.
Those with diploma/advanced diploma and extensive experience in web development
are also eligible.
Bachelor’s
degree in information systems, Computer Science or equivalent qualifications.
Those with diploma/advanced diploma and extensive experience in web development
are also eligible.
Experience, Knowledge and skills
·
have
excellent web and database programming skills and graphics designing
have
excellent web and database programming skills and graphics designing
·
have
creativity and imagination
have
creativity and imagination
·
be
adaptable and able to pick up new techniques
be
adaptable and able to pick up new techniques
·
have good
interpersonal and communication skills
have good
interpersonal and communication skills
·
keep up
to date with advances in computer technology and how this affects the business
environment
keep up
to date with advances in computer technology and how this affects the business
environment
·
Proven
Experience and good knowledge of PHP including OOP and design patterns
Proven
Experience and good knowledge of PHP including OOP and design patterns
·
JavaScript,
JQuery, HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3 (familiarity with CSS frameworks such as
Bootstrap is advantageous), cross-browser compatibility, Web User Interface
Design (UI), Security Principles, Web Services (REST/SOAP), Multimedia Content
Development
JavaScript,
JQuery, HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3 (familiarity with CSS frameworks such as
Bootstrap is advantageous), cross-browser compatibility, Web User Interface
Design (UI), Security Principles, Web Services (REST/SOAP), Multimedia Content
Development
·
Experience
with WordPress CMS or other CMS
Experience
with WordPress CMS or other CMS
Qualities
·
Problem
solving.
Problem
solving.
·
Technically
sound.
Technically
sound.
·
Communication
Proficiency.
Communication
Proficiency.
·
Time
Management.
Time
Management.
·
Project
Management.
Project
Management.
Application Procedure
Candidates fulfilling the requirements for the
position should submit applications together with copies of certificates and
detailed Curriculum Vitae, including names, contacts and emails of at least
three traceable referees to:
position should submit applications together with copies of certificates and
detailed Curriculum Vitae, including names, contacts and emails of at least
three traceable referees to:
The Registrar,
College of Medicine,
P/Bag 360,
Chichiri,
Blantyre 3
Or
Email: hr@medcol.mw
Applications should be sent by 5th January,
2018
2018
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
