RCTP Nyanza Senior Programmer Job in Kisumu, Kenya

Program Description: The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP), is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). RCTP operates the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment program. Due to its continued growth, the program is seeking motivated, pro-active individual to fill the following vacancy:
This Senior Programmer position has overall responsibility for overseeing and improving the software to collect, manage, report on, and extract for further analysis of quality HIV clinical data collected for the FACES program, related research, and stakeholder needs. This includes the Open Medical Records System (Open MRS) software which will be integrated with Kenya EMR, the District Health Information System (DHIS), Microsoft Office tools (Access, Excel), and any other technologies and processes that may be adapted to enhance patient care, quality data, and system efficiency. Technical training and mentorship of other staff for skill development and capacity building, as well as active participation in Technical Working Groups and forums are also key responsibilities of this position.Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.Minimum of 2 years experience as a team leader designing and developing client/server database applications using an object-oriented language such as Java, Visual Basic, C, C++, etc.An in-depth understanding of the SQL language and at least one SQL database (MySOL, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.).Experience designing Microsoft Access databases and applications.Proven management and delegation skills.Good oral and written communications skills.A team player who works for the success of the organization and of all co-workers.Application should include the following:
A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary, and date available to start work on the projectA cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary and date available to start work on the projectA current CV with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 refereesCopies of academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slipAt least two recommendation letters, preferably from previous employersAll applications must be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 17 June 2013: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI - RCTP/ FACES Program
P.O Box 614-40100
Kisumu