KEMRI – RCTP Programmer Job in Kenya

KEMRI – RCTP

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The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), in collaboration with the Washington University in St. Louis (Wash U) is currently conducting research projects that include the ADAPT-I (Adaptive Strategy for Preventing and Treating Lapses of Retention in Adult HIV Care (ADAPT-R) Study and ADAPT-R-II.

The ADAPT studies utilise the novel sequential multiple assignment randomized trial (SMART) approach to assess the effectiveness and cost efficiency of a family of sequential strategies to prevent initial lapses in HIV retention and to treat those that occur.

We have the below vacancy in the ADAPT-R-II study.

Position: Programmer

1 Position

K MR 6

Vacancy No. FN-012-04-2020

Reports to: Study Manager

Location: Kisumu

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 in-country 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

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to send in their applications through email; hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org

Closing Date: May 10, 2020

KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER.

IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.