DHIS2 Developer at TA Connect

The scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the DHIS2 Developer Consultant for Technical Advice Connect LTD/GTE (TAConnect), a non-profit organization registered and based in Nigeria to bring innovative solutions to the provision of Technical Assistance (TA) services to states in Nigeria

Job Description:

TAConnect is seeking an experienced Consultant to design and deploy a Management Information System utilizing the DHIS2 for data management - entry, analysis, reporting, and performance tracking of all TAConnect project indicators to inform decision-making for improved program quality.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Specifically, this consultancy will entail:

• Working   closely   with   the   MLE   lead   to   translate   requirements   into detailed product specifications.
• Update and Utilize detailed specifications requirements to design and deploy a cloud based DHIS2 instance; configure DHIS2 instance using different apps to manage the entire data cycle from collection, validation, analysis, visualization,  and  dissemination restricted by different user level and role
• Work in consultation with the MLE lead to co-design data dictionary; to execute the database back-end (underling forms, sheets, and tables, users/user role setup etc.) and front-end design (preferred interface for customizations etc.)
• Execute interoperability requests between data management platforms by integrating with DHIS2 mobile data collection platforms like CommCare, KoboCollect etc.
• Utilize additional code where required for add-on DHIS2 components using the DHIS2 SMS API, web API and mobile API.
• Build capacity of database administrator and other relevant staff to understand the working concept of the TAConnect MIS (how to update, edit and delete information, add fields, authorizations etc).
• Develop relevant documentation guides (code, design etc.) and other relevant training guides and support materials for key user levels.
• Provide system maintenance to the DHIS2 instance, including regular system upgrades on request.
• Perform any other related to goal of this consultancy as agreed.

Job Qualifications

• A Bachelors' Degree with minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Health  Informatics, Computer Science/Engineering, Software Engineering, Information  Technology,  or  any  other  eHealth  related fields
• Demonstrated  minimum  of  5  years'  experience  as  a  full  stack developer; DHIS2 Academy level 2  specialization is  an added advantage.
• Experienced working with a global or national   DHIS2   instance, applying user- centered requirements processes (country-level and State teams) to design customizations or applications, in testing and troubleshooting,   and   in   building   local  capacity  to  continue  to customize and/or troubleshoot.
• Expert knowledge and experience with front- and back-end of web-based  applications, and familiar with various web service technologies such as Java, JavaScript, LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL,PHP),  PostgreSQL,  MongoDB,  Python/R  and  other  related frameworks.
• Ability to design and develop customized DHIS2 solutions, specifically pull and  push  into  DHIS2  using API (SMS  API,  web  API and mobile API)
• Proven   ability   to   translate   technical   needs   into   database specifications and to  develop a fully functional and user-friendly database application, including appropriate reports.
• An in-depth understanding of public health routine and periodic data compilation, management, and data analysis. In addition, experience or knowledge of immunization and public health surveillance systems is an advantage.
• Ability  to  work  in  a  dynamic  and  agile  environment  with  changing requirements and priorities while completing tasks in a timely manner, with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Consultant must be based in Nigeria

Duration of Consultancy

The consultancy period is for 45-60 days, with the activity breakdown stated in the timetable below.

• Deliverables (To be finalized upon engagement.)
• DHIS2 application setup on two separate instances
• Deployment of same (two DHIS2 web applications) on the cloud server
• Creation of web API resources for the DHIS2 instances
• Creation of data elements, datasets on customized organization units on the two web applications

Supervision

• The Consultant will be supervised by the MLE lead