Assistant Software Developer at Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)

Job description

The Assistant Software Developer will support the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of digital health solutions within the CBSL–HIS Department. The role involves working closely with senior developers to enhance existing systems and contribute to the development of new web, mobile, and cloud-based solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and enhancement of software solutions supporting CBSL–HIS projects. 
• Support the deployment, installation, and user training of developed systems for clients and platform users. 
• Participate in research and development initiatives to improve existing HIS solutions such as CHMIS and other platforms across PC, mobile, and cloud environments 
• Assist in the preparation of technical documentation and user manuals for all HIS solutions. 
• Support the maintenance, debugging, troubleshooting, and optimization of CBSL–HIS systems in line with industry best practices 
• Perform any other lawful duties as assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the role. 

Job Requirements

• IT, BBIT, Computer Science, or a related field Or,
• IT, BBIT, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of JavaScript and at least one modern framework such as React, Vue, or Angular.
• Proficiency in PHP and PHP frameworks, particularly Laravel.
• Experience in mobile application development using frameworks such as Flutter or React Native.
• Solid understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL), including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
• Working knowledge of DevOps practices, including version control systems (Git), containerization with Docker, and basic container orchestration concepts (Kubernetes).
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a production software development environment