Full Stack Web Developer at HIFASS

Reports to: IT Manager
Work Hours: full-time 40 hours/week

General Description

• The individual would be responsible for designing / building functional, user – friendly and visually appealing web applications.
• He / She would also be required to modify open source web solutions to meet the requirements of different program managers.
  

Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform requirements gathering and develop clear Functional Specification documents
• Apply Object Oriented Development methodology to design optimized and scalable database systems
• Build browser independent, intuitive User Interfaces
• Manage configuration and support deployment of open source systems e.g. OpenMRS, DHIS2
• Design a development methodology that supports quick project rollout, incorporating Model – View – Controller and similar modular approaches
• Perform data exchange between new and existing web applications using API’s, Web Services and flat files
• Apply modern standards to ensure security of new and existing web applications
• Conceptualize and initiate solutions that would enhance organization’s operational procedures through automation
• Develop scripts for typical application support tasks (backups, logs documentation, DB maintenance, data import / export, e.t.c)
• Collaborate with external Systems, Networks and Security teams in delivering projects, where necessary

Requirements

• Minimum Education/Training Requirement: Degree or HND in Computer Science, Information Management or any related course.
• Prior Work Experience: Minimum 5 years previous experience in similar roles (reference or demo sites required)

Knowledge and skills, person:

• Solid HTML / CSS
• Languages – JAVA (preferred), C#, JavaScript, PHP, Python
• Proficiency in using DB systems such as MSSQL. Previous experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL is an added advantage
• Experience with migrating data across different database systems
• REST / SOAP web services
• Graphics / multi-media tools
• Ability to develop mobile apps would be an added advantage
• Client – Server design architecture
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux server systems
• Demonstrable experience building solutions encompassing secure access, role separation, workflow management, robust security/system auditing and multi-format reporting
• Previous experience with OpenMRS
• Experience with DHIS2 and other Health Information Systems would be an added advantage
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to learn and adapt to new terminologies
• Analytical mind
• Excellent written and verbal communications at fluency level IV
• Good communicator
• Driven, passionate and committed to keeping abreast with evolving trends
• Willingness to travel.

Other specification:

• Candidates must be resident or ready to relocate to Abuja.