CHS Graduate Apprenticeship Programme at Centre for Health Solutions - Kenya (CHS)

Scope of work/Objectives of this Role

• Design, develop and maintain high quality and general reliable Web and mobile applications (Android supported)
• Maintain and update the design specifications and source code for new applications.
• Collaborate with Program team, ICT and DMU units to improve existing applications performance features.
• Test the applications, identify the bugs and take measures to resolve them.
• Evaluate the existing applications and implement new technologies to maximize applications efficiency.
• Identify the variations of fragments and layouts of Android XML and create adaptive interfaces that work with various device form factors.
• Collaborate with ERP analyst and technical team to work on different applications and ensure security aspect is implemented.
• Determine the UI/UX requirements, and APIs to develop high-performing Android apps.
• Collaborate with the rest of the team to ensure applications align with the organization’s goals.
• To continuously find ways to advance our applications.
• Engage in applications documentation and user training.

Key Responsibilities

• Build responsive and adaptable software
• Work with the ICT unit to find solutions to security threats, viruses, or errors that might hinder the performance of applications.
• Work closely with ICT and DMU units to carry out regular security and performance checks
• Remain current on technology trends to keep our applications as innovative as possible
• Ensure necessary updates are completed on time.
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology or related field.
• Two or less years of relevant work experience
• Development experience in Android App Development or Mobile App Developer.
• Familiar with different versions of Android and Android SDK.
• Ability to understand the requirements of business and translate them technically.
• Familiar with outside data sources and APIs.
• Strong knowledge of Google’s Android design principles and guidelines.
• Working knowledge of emerging mobile technologies.
• Experience with MySQL and SQL Server databases Good background in software development, and design
• Experience with Java, C++, C#, .Net.
• Good team player but also can work independently.
• Good time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in application development such as Android Certified Application Developer (ATC) is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Analytical skills and judgment
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Learning agility
• Self-starter
• Time management