Background:
John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a public health management firm, headquartered in the United States, dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. JSI has been implementing public health work in Ethiopia for over 25 years.
JSI is implementing the five-year Digital Health Activity in Ethiopia, which is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The purpose of this activity is to support the Government of Ethiopia (GOE) to improve the quality of health services and create a sustainable health care system through the use of data for decision making, as well as to provide similar services to other countries in Africa or to respond to a crisis in Ethiopia (as needed). The primary objectives of the Activity are to 1) support information technology systems and data repository at all levels; 2) build a culture of data use; and 3) improve capacity and governance of MOH health information systems management.
We are looking for a critical thinker, troubleshooter, and problem solver Software Engineer who will be responsible for the development, validation and release of project software, understand business problems and develop software solutions and ensuring the smooth running of activities and compliance with JSI policies and regulations.
Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities of the Software Engineer will include, but is not limited to the following:
● Work with Project Managers, Product Owners and other staff to understand user requirements and design, develop, test and document software that meet these requirements.
● Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.
● Efficiently execute the full lifecycle of software development.
● Write well-designed, testable and efficient codes and integrate software components into a fully functional software system.
● Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures.
● Document code consistently throughout the development process by listing a description of the program, special instructions, and any changes made to the system.
● Respond promptly and professionally to bug reports.
● Tailor and deploy software tools, processes and metrics.
● Provide expert advice to the project team to execute user requirements from stand-point of complying with project plans and industry standards.
● Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.
● Provide timely reports to the supervisor on activity status and issues.
● Occasional travel to user sites to assess product and project performance.
● Supervise other MIS staff supporting software development and/or implementation.
● Responsible for implementing JSI's Accountability Framework and Code of Conduct, and adhering to JSI's polices on fraud management.
● Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Applicants for this position should possess the following qualifications:
• Strong project management and time management skills; must be highly organized and detail-oriented.
JSI/WEI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D.