Job Openings at African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)

Duties/Responsibilities

They will collaborate with our designers/developers to create and modify general computer application software or specialized utility programs to meet the needs of APHRC. The Data Systems Developer will:

• Provide creative and innovative ideas for the design, development, and implementation of data collection applications;
• Collaborate with project team to determine the scope and expectations of the project;
• Produce clean, efficient code based on projects specifications;
• Integrate software components and third-party programs to meet specifications; and
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software.

 Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a software developer, software engineer, or similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Extensive experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment.
• Solid knowledge of coding languages (e.g. C++, Java, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems (e.g. AngularJS, Git).
• Experience in using ODK for surveys.
• Relevant experience with databases and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks (e.g. Hibernate).
• Able and willing to learn new programming languages and technologies.

Closing: April 21, 2023. 

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APHRC seeks to recruit two Data Systems Developer Interns to learn while providing support in the implementation of a desktop version as well as web-based data management database applications for contacts (telephone, email), in order for the organization to effectively manage and organize information about its respondents.

Qualifications, experience and skills:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or Information Technology; should have graduated within the past one (1) year.
• Skills in development of web applications with strong bias in HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and JavaScript.
• Ability to analyze and critique requirements and make recommendations on possible solution designs.
• Ability to complete work independently, incorporate client feedback, and deliver on time.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and deliver quality deliverables while working with tight timelines.
• Initiative and sound judgment, capability to understand and process client feedback to improve assignments.
• Good eye for detail, with excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills.
• Strong analytical and excellent communication skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of design disciplines and processes such as client server solution architecture, MVC Models, OOP or High-performance solutions preferably using PHP, HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax and pre-processors like SASS and LESS is highly desirable.
• Knowledge in the application of collaborative software tools such as SVN, GIT, CVS and Mercurial for version control purposes.
• Familiarity with relational databases (schemas, design) and XML is a highly desirable
• Skills in the use of web analytics tools (Google Analytics, Web trends, etc.) is highly desirable
• Knowledge of PowerShell, .NET platform, and/or C# programming is an advantage
• Skills in designing interactive responsive user interfaces.

Closing: April 21, 2023. 

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APHRC seeks to engage an Intern in its IT Unit to learn and work closely with the team for an initial period of three months.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Carry out configuration and set-up of Windows 10 operating system and other computer programs at the Center.
• Carry out preventive maintenance of laptop and desktop for computers.
• Assist in user support within the Center.
• Conduct regular updates of ICT inventory, cable management /machine arrangement.

Qualifications, experience and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology; should have graduated in the last six (6) months.
• Proficiency in Windows 10 and Microsoft Office applications.
• Good knowledge of various network concepts and hardware troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Closing: April 14, 2023.