Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Position Summary:
The C# Team Software Developer will work as part of a large team writing and deploying the SmartCare National Electronic Health Record system in Zambia (http://www.smartcare.org.zm). This is an excellent opportunity for a junior level C# (or Java) developer to work on a large Microsoft .NET Framework software development project.

Specifically the software developer will develop new features and enhancements to the user interface and framework level software, in C# .NET framework and will coordinate with specific staff to get these updates completed in a timely manner.
This person will report to the SmartCare Project Manager, via the Software Development Team Lead, on programmatic issues and will report to the EGPAF Country Director on administrative issues. This person will have tasks to complete on a daily basis and needs to be able to work as part of a large team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop software features,  re-factor existing code and fix bugs in C# source code for SmartCare electronic health records project
• Write unit tests and/or  test C# code
• Contribute to software requirements and design meetings as needed
• Provide software/technical documentation and presentations to the developer team

Other responsibilities on an as-needed basis:

• Develop and test Crystal reports
• Develop and test SQL queries for databases
• Complete other detailed tasks as assigned possibly including operations analysis.

Skills

• Required
  • Object oriented programming technologies using C# and/or JAVA
  • Windows Forms Development programming in C# .NET 2.0 or 3.0
  • Database development and querying in T-SQL
• Desired
  • GIS mapping and development
  • Software development experience in Visual Studio environment
  • Website development using ASP.NET, Share point

Work Experience:

• Required            
  • At least 2 years experience in Windows Forms applications development using C#
  • 2 years prior experience in a similar position; need to have completed significant projects
• Desired
  • 5 years or more experience in Windows Forms Development using C#, C++ or JAVA
  • Software system design and architect experience
  • Strong knowledge of data collection and analysis, including experience with database and spreadsheet software. Previous monitoring and evaluation preferred
  • Knowledge of DOS commands, automated batch processing and scripting languages such as PERL or Python

Education:

• Required:
  • Bachelors of Science in Computer Science or University degree in related field or equivalent two year certification in computer studies
• Desired:
  • Masters of Science in Computer Science and/or Information Systems
  • Knowledge and/or experience in Statistics

Professional skills required

• Ability to learn and work fast is more important than number of year’s experience.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks at once; Highly organized and detailed oriented
• Need to work well as part of a team
• Excellent proven communication skills in written and oral English is necessary

This is great opportunity for professional growth in Lusaka, Zambia
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a cover letter, CV, relevant certificates and detailed transcripts to EGPAF Office at:

P.O. Box 39111
Plot No.35374
Reliance House
Thabo Mbeki Road
Lusaka, Zambia
Attn: Country Director
SUBJ: SCZDEV_02

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are welcome to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.