Health Informatics Advisor at Jhpiego - John Hopkins University

Job ID: 2025-7105

Overview

• Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is implementing digital health solutions to support HIV/AIDS care and treatment, as well as broader public health programs.
• As part of ongoing system improvements and program expansion,
• Jhpiego seeks personnel to implement a series of technical enhancements, refinements, and compliance updates for its mobile and web-based health applications.

Responsibilities
Software Development and Training:

• Implement mobile app changes collated from state visits
• Update the app’s Machine Learning risk score model implementation.
• Improve the app’s feedback loop during sync operations.
• Implement client historical risk score view.
• Disable monthly in-app pulse surveys as mandated by IRB.
• Switch to modular architecture to enable future expansion to other disease areas.
• Implement accessibility features in the mobile application.
• Implement in-app push notifications.

Deliverables:

• Implemented changes and bug fixes identified in deployed states.
• Modularized codebase supporting plug-and-play modules for new disease areas (e.g., TB, MNCH) with architecture documentation.
• Functional accessibility settings (e.g., font scaling, screen reader support, colour contrast), user documentation.
• Integrated and tested risk score model based on revised ML algorithms. Model documentation and code.
• UI component and backend logic for historical risk trends per client.
• Configured Firebase Cloud Messaging (or equivalent), notification service, and UI integration.
• Enhanced user notifications during sync (e.g., progress, success/failure messages, retry logic).
• Surveys deactivated or removed, updated source code and documentation.
• Revised data collection, use, and privacy documentation submitted to IRB.
• State teams trained on the use of the Client Management app.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Health Informatics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in digital health system development.

Proven experience with:

• Android app development (Jetpack Compose, Kotlin)
• Backend development (e.g., Spring Boot, Node.js)
• Machine learning model integration
• Modular software architecture
• Push notification frameworks (e.g., FCM)
• Accessibility standards (WCAG)
• Familiarity with IRB processes and data ethics in health systems.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.