Software Developer

INFECTIOUS    DISEASE INSTITUTE

P.O.Box 22418, Kampala, Tel 256 -0414 -307200, 0312307200

Fax: 256-0414307290, Email: hr@idi.co.ug

JOB POSTING:

Background

The mission of the Infectious Disease Institute (IDI) is to build capacity of health systems in Africa for the delivery of sustainable, high quality care and prevention of HIV/ AIDS and related infectious diseases through training, research and advance clinical services.

IDI has five operational areas through which are work to a achieve its mission:

Prevention, care and treatment, training outreach, Research, and laboratory services (provided through a partnership with Makerere University John Hopkins University Core lab.)..Read more

So as to strengthen support to these core areas operation, IDI is recruiting a soft ware Developer as follows:

Job Title: Software Developer:

Principal Accountabilities:

 

• Undertake the technical Evaluation of new or prospective Software Development features, enhancements upgrades and related products.
• Setup and maintain a test/ quality assurance / production environment .
• Setup and maintain application documentation both automated and manual.
• Install, configure, test and implement new releases or fixes of the software environment, Assist End users in the testing process.
• Provide support and trouble shooting skills for customer problems , resolving issues and reporting on all application software related issues.
• Perform data conversion and migration from oracle and other databases to MS SQL Server as required.

Required Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or similar academic training.
• At least 3 years experience as software Developer.
• At least 2 years experience in ASP. NET and C# including ADO. NET.
• Proven knowledge of object oriented concepts.
• Proven knowledge of a major DBMS (like oracle SQL server or MySQL).
• Able to assist in distilling and specifying user requirements.
• Willing to learn and able to work under pressure, Good interpersonal and team work skills.

Key Deliverance:

• All documentation as specified in the IDI software Development Guidelines, including but not limited to requirement definition, Design Document, Acceptance Test Plan, Report and User Guides.
• Required software functionality.
• Monthly timesheets.

Compensation:

Compensation for the position will be commensurate with training and experience.

To Apply:

Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand deliver, email or post an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees, to:

The manager Human resources

Infectious Disease Institute

P.O.Box22418, Kampala

hr@idi.co.ug

NB: Hand delivered application should be dropped at the IDI Mulago security desk and applicants should sign in the book provided at the security office.

Deadline for Receipt of application is Friday, 4^th January 2013’

Only short listed candidate will be contacted.