Programmer at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

 KMR/ 6 Vacancy No.  FN-012-04-2020
 
Reports to: Study Manager 
Duration: 1 Year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service.  The first 3 months is probation period  
 
Position description:
 
This is a software developer position. Translating business and functional requirements into software development goals will be a key responsibility.  
 
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and execute the electronic data enterprise for the study 
• Develop data input forms, write and modify code, and generate queries and reports to meet study standards and procedures 
• Develop user friendly interfaces with strict data quality parameters for data entry 
• Develop a Node.js API to communicate with the Machine Learning Recommendation system (MLRS). 
• Assist with the development of data pipelines to migrate data from clinical sources to the data warehouse, and work to develop user-facing modules to consume data from both MLRS and data warehouse
• Maintain and troubleshoot software functionality, ensuring  consistent study data flow 
• Write and execute queries to extract data from OpenMRS/KenyaEMR 
• Prepare flow charts and system diagrams to illustrate data system and assist in problem analysis and detailed design source documentation 
• Provide support and advice to system administrators when they encounter software issues that require a more advanced software understanding 
• Provide software as needed to transfer and transform data between platform and data stores such as MySQL, SQL, ODK, among others  
• Analyze and develop, or recommend, software solutions to support and extend software applications and to meet user and study needs 
• Work closely with the Study Data Manager, ICT officer, and end users for optimal data system use and functionality 
• Liaison with FACES programming team through frequent communication and knowledge sharing for enhanced and complimentary programming skills 
• Prepares data for analysis in various formats as required by investigators. 
• Participate in weekly science meetings, US-Kenya data manager meetings, and incountry study team meetings 
• Report to local investigator  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems/Computer Science or equivalent from a recognized university. 

Specific skills include:

• Ability to work  with the following programming languages: HTML, CSS, jQuery, SQL, Java, JavaScript frameworks (NodeJS, ExpressJS AngularJS, Angular 6+ or React etc), and .NET languages 
• Knowledge in using APIs (RESTful, JSON)
• Ability to work with ODK, OpenMRS/KenyaEMR, and other open source systems is an added advantage 
• Demonstrated expertise in software architecture, object-oriented design, design patterns, data structures and multi-threading 
• Proven ability to write code, program parameters for data integrity, and extract data from relational databases using SQL 
• Ability to work closely with the study team to translate user requirements into functional specifications then into technical development
• Proven ability to train users on the computer application use 
• Ability to create user, application and technical documentation for developers and end-users 
• Ability to stay abreast of current technology advances and learn new development tools and technology 
• Fundamental competencies of interpersonal skills, communication, accountability and teamwork.  

Applications should include the following:

• A cover letter stating current position and date available to start working for the program 
• A current CV including email and mobile phone contact 
• Name and phone number for two professional referees
• Two letters of recommendation
• A copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)
• Copies of academic and professional certificates
• Must have Certificate of good conduct 
• Must have KRA Certificate of Tax compliance 
• Must have Clearance Certificate from HELB 
•   Must have credit reference Bureau Certificate