Sorry for the partial email... > >MVP is looking for a senior programmer in Africa who can help build a team to >support ChildCount+ and its integration with OpenMRS. The official TOR is as >follows: > > > Advertised Summary Job Description The Senior Software Developer for eHealth >Solutions will be responsible for developing, implementing and supporting web >and mobile phone based software solutions for use in the Millennium Villages >sites. The Senior Software Developer for eHealth Solutions will be based in >New York City but will be expected to travel to provide solution >implementation support to the Millennium Villages sites across Sub-Saharan >Africa. Travel constitutes as much as 60% of the assignment with frequent >extended postings overseas. There will be a period of extended stay in >Sub-Saharan Africa at the beginning of the assignment. The Senior Software >Developer for eHealth Solutions will report directly to the Director of >Informatics and Health Research Manager. The Senior Software Developer for >eHealth Solutions will receive support from and be expected to play an active >role in MVP Informatics team consisting of regional and NYC based health informatics and site-based ICT specialists. The Senior Software Developer for eHealth Solutions is expected to work primarily with the Health Team while providing support to the different sector teams including infrastructure, education and agriculture where solutions will be targeted. This is a temporary appointment that will be for a period of up one (1) year. > >The primary responsibility of the Senior Software Developer for eHealth >Solutions will be the programming, maintenance and implementation support for >the ChildCount+ platform. ChildCount+ is an mHealth platform developed by the >Millennium Villages Project aimed at empowering communities to improve child >survival and maternal health. ChildCount+ uses SMS text messages to facilitate >and coordinate the activities of community based health care providers, >usually community health care workers (CHWs). Using any standard phone, CHWs >are able to use text messages to register patients and report their health >status to a central web dashboard that provides a real-time view of the health >of a community. Powerful messaging features help facilitate communication >between the members of the health system and an automated alert system helps >reduce gaps in treatment. Over 800,000 people are currently registered in the >system > >In addition, the Senior Software Developer for eHealth Solutions will provide >support for ChildCount+'s integration into the OpenMRS/MGV-Net system or other >aggregated reporting systems such as MVIS, DHIS2 or Mangrove. However, The >Senior Developer for eHealth Solutions will NOT be responsible for the issues >related to routine data analysis or maintenance of the medical records in >OpenMRS. > >The Senior Software Developer for eHealth Solutions is encouraged to think >creatively about what could improve the systems, and to continue innovation. >Research projects are encouraged and will be supported as much as possible. >Minimum Qualifications for Grade >Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant >A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related >field. At least three years professional programming experience. Fluent in >English. >Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications >Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant >Demonstrated ability to develop database driven web applications using >scripting languages such as Python and/or Django > >Conversant with Windows and Linux administration > >Ability and willingness to provide onsite training and support to field based >health staff including Community Health Care Workers > >Proponent of and user of Open Source Solutions > >Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills > >Must be highly responsible, able to complete projects upon deadline and >trustworthy > >Ability and willingness to support regional activities >Preferred Qualifications 4 years professional programming experience preferred > >Experience as a technical lead for a team of programmers is highly preferred. >Experience mentoring and building the skills of less experienced developers. > >Prior Experience working with SMS applications RapidSMS highly preferred > >Experience configuring and maintaining OpenMRS highly preferred. > >Knowledge of network configuration and maintenance highly preferred. > >Experience working in resource-poor settings is preferred, especially in >Sub-Saharan Africa. > >Working knowledge of French preferred >Although this application form implies the position will be in NY, we are >looking for people who can build a team within Africa to support MVP's work... > > >The link to the application is >here: https://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1314040664450 > > >Write me if you have additional questions... We are likely going to be hiring >several programmers. >Andy > > >-------------------- >Andrew S. Kanter, MD MPH > > >- Director of Health Information Systems/Medical Informatics >Millennium Villages Project, Earth Institute, Columbia University >- Asst. Prof. of Clinical Biomedical Informatics and Clinical Epidemiology >Columbia University > > >Email: [email protected] >Mobile: +1 (646) 469-2421 >Office: +1 (212) 305-4842 >Skype: akanter-ippnw >Yahoo: andy_kanter > >
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