Vacant Openings at APHRC
Vacant Openings at APHRC
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The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and conducting policy-relevant research on population, health, education, urbanization and related development issues on the continent.
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Data Systems Developers – 2 Positions
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Duties/Responsibilities
They will collaborate with our designers/developers to create and modify general computer application software or specialized utility programs to meet the needs of APHRC. The Data Systems Developer will:
- Provide creative and innovative ideas for the design, development, and implementation of data collection applications;
- Collaborate with project team to determine the scope and expectations of the project;
- Produce clean, efficient code based on projects specifications;
- Integrate software components and third-party programs to meet specifications; and
- Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a software developer, software engineer, or similar role.
- Strong working knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
- Extensive experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment.
- Solid knowledge of coding languages (e.g. C++, Java, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems (e.g. AngularJS, Git).
- Experience in using ODK for surveys.
- Relevant experience with databases and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks (e.g. Hibernate).
- Able and willing to learn new programming languages and technologies.
Closing: April 21, 2023.
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Data Systems Developer Intern
APHRC seeks to recruit two Data Systems Developer Interns to learn while providing support in the implementation of a desktop version as well as web-based data management database applications for contacts (telephone, email), in order for the organization to effectively manage and organize information about its respondents.
Qualifications, experience and skills:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or Information Technology; should have graduated within the past one (1) year.
- Skills in development of web applications with strong bias in HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and JavaScript.
- Ability to analyze and critique requirements and make recommendations on possible solution designs.
- Ability to complete work independently, incorporate client feedback, and deliver on time.
- Ability to plan, prioritize and deliver quality deliverables while working with tight timelines.
- Initiative and sound judgment, capability to understand and process client feedback to improve assignments.
- Good eye for detail, with excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills.
- Strong analytical and excellent communication skills.
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of design disciplines and processes such as client server solution architecture, MVC Models, OOP or High-performance solutions preferably using PHP, HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax and pre-processors like SASS and LESS is highly desirable.
- Knowledge in the application of collaborative software tools such as SVN, GIT, CVS and Mercurial for version control purposes.
- Familiarity with relational databases (schemas, design) and XML is a highly desirable
- Skills in the use of web analytics tools (Google Analytics, Web trends, etc.) is highly desirable
- Knowledge of PowerShell, .NET platform, and/or C# programming is an advantage
- Skills in designing interactive responsive user interfaces.
Closing: April 21, 2023.
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IT Intern
APHRC seeks to engage an Intern in its IT Unit to learn and work closely with the team for an initial period of three months.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Carry out configuration and set-up of Windows 10 operating system and other computer programs at the Center.
- Carry out preventive maintenance of laptop and desktop for computers.
- Assist in user support within the Center.
- Conduct regular updates of ICT inventory, cable management /machine arrangement.
Qualifications, experience and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology; should have graduated in the last six (6) months.
- Proficiency in Windows 10 and Microsoft Office applications.
- Good knowledge of various network concepts and hardware troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Closing: April 14, 2023.
Method of Application
Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.