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  • HR Consultant Project Coordinator

    HR Consultant Project Coordinator

    Jacaranda Health Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced HR consultant to review existing HR policies and procedures.
    ABOUT JACARANDA HEALTH SOLUTIONS LIMITED
    Jacaranda Health is a non-profit organization focused on ensuring that all women and their families have access to affordable, high quality and patient-centered maternal and newborn healthcare. Jacaranda Health’s non-profit arm partners with government facilities to adapt tools for impact in the public sector. Our program partnerships with public facilities have grown from 3 facilities in 2015, to 200 facilities serving over 250,000 women and babies across 7 countries in 2020. We currently run two large programs which focus on increasing health-seeking behavior amongst pregnant women/new moms through digital health (“PROMPTS”) and improving provider knowledge and skills to handle emergency obstetrics through a mentor model (“MENTORS”). Jacaranda has research and design components within each of these programs. Please visit www.jacarandahealth.org for more details
    SCOPE OF THE CONSULTANCY
    The key tasks of the consultancy will be

    Review and recommend standard template for employment contract for different terms of employment,
    Review the current Performance Management process to reflect the current market trends,
    Review the current salary structure and recommend; a salary band, that highlights standard job titles, Job Grades, and requirements for movement from one Job Grade and Pay Grade to another,
    We would like to have a salary increment attached to performance evaluation. Design and recommend an increment scale attached to the performance evaluation score,

    OUTPUT 
    The consultant will provide the following

    Standard employment contract templates for, employment for service and employment of service,
    Standard performance evaluation process and the accompanying templates, 
    Training employees on the performance evaluation process,
    Standard salary structure that takes into account the above requirements,
    A salary increment structure that is guided by the performance evaluation scores,

    DURATION AND TIMELINES
    The consultant will begin on 22nd February and end on 22nd March 2021. Before the commencement of work, the consultant will be required to submit a detailed work plan.  
    SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE
    The Consultant will be expected to be self-motivated and able to work independently. Supervision and support will be provided by the Human Resources Coordinator and Director of Operations. The HRC will provide a general induction to the consultancy work, relevant documents, and information required.
    SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE

    Bachelor degree in business administration with a major certificate in HR, 
    Post-graduate diploma in HR including CHRP-K would be an asset,
    At least five years’ experience in human resources, including development of human resource policies and procedures in NGOs,
    Availability to fulfil the role and tasks within the stipulated time frame,
    Experience in undertaking human resources evaluations,
    Experience in Performance evaluation, Salary bands, contract management,
    Excellent organizational and time management skills,
    Excellent spoken and written English.

    PAYMENTS

    Standard employment contract templates – 20%
    Standard performance evaluation process and the accompanying templates – 20%
    Training employees on the performance evaluation process – 20%
    A salary increment structure that is guided by the performance evaluation scores – 20%
    Standard salary structure – 20%

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  • Community ScoreCard Project Consultant – Nairobi Informal Settlements

    Community ScoreCard Project Consultant – Nairobi Informal Settlements

    Job Summary
    Jacaranda Health is seeking a consultant to support the implementation of the Community ScoreCard (CSC), originally developed by CARE, with 5 health facilities. The CSC implementation is part of a USAID-funded implementation research project taking place in Kawangware and Mathare within Nairobi City County. The goal of the CSC is to increase linkages and understanding between users of maternal/child health services and the health workers who provide those services. 
    The Consultant will report to Jacaranda’s Research Manager, working closely with Jacaranda’s project team working on the Nairobi health project. If possible, the consultant may also be given problem-solving and advisory support from CSC experts in Malawi. 
    This position will be tied to specific deliverables which will be outlined in a schedule. Payment will be made upon successful completion of the deliverables and their approval by the Research Manager and Senior Research Manager. 
    Primary Responsibilities
    This role will include the following responsibilities:

    The consultant will lead the implementation of the CSC with 5 health facilities
    The consultant will need to work closely with the local communities surrounding the health facility sites and oversee the entire CSC cycle (initial engagement, preparation, first CSC meetings, interface meeting, charting next steps). 
    The consultant will be responsible for documentation of the CSC process, including learnings and short reports. 

    Requirements
    Professional Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, international development, health, public policy, or related fields   

    Experience and Expertise

    Minimum of 3 years of experience in community engagement activities, including training
    Previous experience coordinating projects and documenting learnings from start to finish 
    Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, from community level to county level
    Flexible, self-motivated, and responsible, including the ability to manage finances responsibly

    Personal Characteristics

    Demonstrated high level written communication skills in English 
    Strong verbal communication skills in Kiswahili and English 
    Passion for improving health and community development 

    What would get us excited?

    Previous experience with the community scorecard 
    Previous experience working in informal settlements 
    Experience working with health providers 

    Contract Period
    It is anticipated that the execution of the contractor’s deliverables will take place over the course of ~6 months, with 5-10 days of work per month. All activities will take place in Nairobi.

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  • Communications Manager

    Communications Manager

    Responsibilities and Objectives
    Jacaranda Health has a compelling story of success, our operations team in Kenya has generated remarkable innovations in maternal health, and our team is passionate about our work. The Communications Manager will help Jacaranda synthesize what we are learning and work with other players in the global health landscape to expand our influence. We seek someone who is a consummate consultant and communicator, who wants to apply those talents to shape global health. Responsibilities will include:

    Develop content that inspires replication, and influences global partners, funders, Kenyan government officials, and key strategic stakeholders e.g. Nursing Council of Kenya, Midwives Association of Kenya and many others
    Collaborate closely with the Government Partnerships team to understand their priorities and goals, and craft effective political/campaign messaging based on needs at both county and national levels
    Identify, collaborate and manage various communication service providers and outside agencies to develop and execute media plans that advance the thought leadership strategy and positioning; develop and cultivate strategic relationships with reporters and other media contacts both locally and in the global maternal health and innovation space
    Stay abreast of key issues and trends in the news and influential media sites, and develop strategy and response accordingly
    Create rapid-response materials and backgrounders; circulate key messaging and narratives customized to different audiences
    Develop and produce content to engage and educate audiences across various channels, including newsletters, blogs, graphics, website, social media
    Develop and executive social media activities across multiple channels
    Oversee the development and maintenance of the Jacaranda Health website
    Research and collect information and data for content and communications strategy
    Help manage and drive events and campaign rollouts for program teams  
    Identify and research media outlets, producers, editors, and reporters receptive to Jacaranda Health’s messaging
    Identify good stories and exercise good storytelling skills
    Pitch television, radio, print, and online media and secure stories for placement
    Working closely with both the US and Kenya teams to prepare and disseminate content globally 
    Other projects as assigned

    Required Qualifications

    Team player with a positive can-do attitude, ability to work independently to produce high quality work products, and manage multiple clients and projects
    5-7 years of relevant communications and digital experience
    Proven experience with communications research and strategy; media relations; developing content for various audiences; digital engagement best practices
    Experience with NGO communications and global health media and innovations platforms is highly preferred. (candidates who do not have this experience will not be competitive)
    Passionate about improving lives for moms and babies
    Strong knowledge of global (and preferably maternal) health content media outlets
    Demonstrated resourcefulness and initiative, entrepreneurial spirit and professional maturity – ability to work remotely against deadlines. 
    Flexible and easy-going enough to work with a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary team in Nairobi
    Proven analytical ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, and inspire confidence in a wide variety of audiences
    Passion for storytelling, and strong written and oral communication skills
    Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or related field

    Benefits

    First-hand experience building a global health venture and working with amazing program and research teams
    A chance to work at the cutting edge of maternal health, implementation science, and social enterprise.  
    Significant responsibility and independence to drive our communications, content and Influence strategy.
    Competitive salary 
    Competitive healthcare benefits 
    Educational Assistance Support 

    Reports to: Director of Operations

    Send applications to the link below before 27th January 2021. Only successful candidates will be contacted. 

    Apply via :

    my.hirehive.io

  • Community ScoreCard Project Consultant – Nairobi Informal Settlements

    Community ScoreCard Project Consultant – Nairobi Informal Settlements

    Job Summary

    Jacaranda Health is seeking a consultant to support the implementation of the Community ScoreCard (CSC), originally developed by CARE, with 5 health facilities. The CSC implementation is part of a USAID-funded implementation research project taking place in Kawangware and Mathare within Nairobi City County. The goal of the CSC is to increase linkages and understanding between users of maternal/child health services and the health workers who provide those services. 

    The Consultant will report to Jacaranda’s Research Manager, working closely with Jacaranda’s project team working on the Nairobi health project. If possible, the consultant may also be given problem-solving and advisory support from CSC experts in Malawi. 

    This position will be tied to specific deliverables which will be outlined in a schedule. Payment will be made upon successful completion of the deliverables and their approval by the Research Manager and Senior Research Manager. 

    Primary Responsibilities

    This role will include the following responsibilities:

    The consultant will lead the implementation of the CSC with 5 health facilities
    The consultant will need to work closely with the local communities surrounding the health facility sites and oversee the entire CSC cycle (initial engagement, preparation, first CSC meetings, interface meeting, charting next steps). 
    The consultant will be responsible for documentation of the CSC process, including learnings and short reports. 

    Requirements

    Professional Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, international development, health, public policy, or related fields   

    Experience and Expertise

    Minimum of 3 years of experience in community engagement activities, including training
    Previous experience coordinating projects and documenting learnings from start to finish 
    Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, from community level to county level
    Flexible, self-motivated, and responsible, including the ability to manage finances responsibly

    Personal Characteristics

    Demonstrated high level written communication skills in English 
    Strong verbal communication skills in Kiswahili and English 
    Passion for improving health and community development 

    What would get us excited?

    Previous experience with the community scorecard 
    Previous experience working in informal settlements 
    Experience working with health providers 

    Contract Period

    It is anticipated that the execution of the contractor’s deliverables will take place over the course of ~6 months, with 5-10 days of work per month. All activities will take place in Nairobi.

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    my.hirehive.io

  • Communications Manager

    Communications Manager

    Responsibilities and Objectives

    Jacaranda Health has a compelling story of success, our operations team in Kenya has generated remarkable innovations in maternal health, and our team is passionate about our work. The Communications Manager will help Jacaranda synthesize what we are learning and work with other players in the global health landscape to expand our influence. We seek someone who is a consummate consultant and communicator, who wants to apply those talents to shape global health. Responsibilities will include:

    Develop content that inspires replication, and influences global partners, funders, Kenyan government officials, and key strategic stakeholders e.g. Nursing Council of Kenya, Midwives Association of Kenya and many others
    Collaborate closely with the Government Partnerships team to understand their priorities and goals, and craft effective political/campaign messaging based on needs at both county and national levels
    Identify, collaborate and manage various communication service providers and outside agencies to develop and execute media plans that advance the thought leadership strategy and positioning; develop and cultivate strategic relationships with reporters and other media contacts both locally and in the global maternal health and innovation space
    Stay abreast of key issues and trends in the news and influential media sites, and develop strategy and response accordingly
    Create rapid-response materials and backgrounders; circulate key messaging and narratives customized to different audiences
    Develop and produce content to engage and educate audiences across various channels, including newsletters, blogs, graphics, website, social media
    Develop and executive social media activities across multiple channels
    Oversee the development and maintenance of the Jacaranda Health website
    Research and collect information and data for content and communications strategy
    Help manage and drive events and campaign rollouts for program teams  
    Identify and research media outlets, producers, editors, and reporters receptive to Jacaranda Health’s messaging
    Identify good stories and exercise good storytelling skills
    Pitch television, radio, print, and online media and secure stories for placement
    Working closely with both the US and Kenya teams to prepare and disseminate content globally 
    Other projects as assigned

    Required Qualifications

    Team player with a positive can-do attitude, ability to work independently to produce high quality work products, and manage multiple clients and projects
    5-7 years of relevant communications and digital experience
    Proven experience with communications research and strategy; media relations; developing content for various audiences; digital engagement best practices
    Experience with NGO communications and global health media and innovations platforms is highly preferred. (candidates who do not have this experience will not be competitive)
    Passionate about improving lives for moms and babies
    Strong knowledge of global (and preferably maternal) health content media outlets
    Demonstrated resourcefulness and initiative, entrepreneurial spirit and professional maturity – ability to work remotely against deadlines. 
    Flexible and easy-going enough to work with a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary team in Nairobi
    Proven analytical ability to present information in an insightful and structured manner, and inspire confidence in a wide variety of audiences
    Passion for storytelling, and strong written and oral communication skills
    Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or related field

    Benefits

    First-hand experience building a global health venture and working with amazing program and research teams
    A chance to work at the cutting edge of maternal health, implementation science, and social enterprise.  
    Significant responsibility and independence to drive our communications, content and Influence strategy.
    Competitive salary 
    Competitive healthcare benefits 
    Educational Assistance Support 

    Reports to: Director of Operations

    Send applications to the link below before 27th January 2021. Only successful candidates will be contacted. 

    Apply via :

    my.hirehive.io

  • Client Success Agent Research Manager

    Client Success Agent Research Manager

    We currently run two large programs which focus on increasing health-seeking behavior amongst pregnant women/new moms through digital health (“PROMPTS”) and improving provider
    knowledge and skills to handle emergency obstetrics through a mentor model (“MENTORS”).

    Jacaranda has research and design components within each of these programs.

    Our key metrics include:

    Increasing antenatal care attendance, postpartum care-seeking, skilled delivery care, postpartum family planning uptake, exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, and knowledge of danger signs amongst pregnant women/new mothers
    Decreasing rates of maternal and neonatal mortality through proper management of delivery and immediate postpartum/newborn care, as well as through facility-level quality improvements

    Please visit http://www.jacarandahealth.org for more details.

    Job Summary: This role is seeking a Client Success Agent to work in the Help Desk team under the PROMPTS program. This individual will work with the Client Success Associate to ensure mothers in our helpdesk are getting the services they need.

    We are looking for someone who is interested in building skills in customer service and health education. This person should be intelligent, passionate, and customer-centric.

    The clinical helpdesk agent will report directly to the Client Success Associate.

    Primary Responsibilities

    This role will include the following responsibilities:

    Respond to 200+ questions each day from users via SMS (possibly other channels such as Facebook and Telegram as well)
    Make sure all questions are responded to within 1 hour (high priority questions) or 4 hours (lower priority questions) during working hours with possibility of working over the weekends or public holidays with overtime compensation
    Continuously update Q&A database as applicable and alert a supervisor if the messaging platform or FreshDesk stops functioning
    Ask for help if a medical response is needed (and not in the existing database) from a medical professional. Do not guess about medical information.
    Refer clients to the appropriate partner organization for specific issues (mental health, miscarriage/loss, abuse, etc)
    Understand clients’ perspectives and feedback on the services they have received and communicate insights to the Q&A team
    Progress reports should be shared with the supervisor on a weekly basis.
    Report daily to the supervisor on the number of questions answered and any possible challenge that needs to be addressed.
    Send a weekly report to the supervisor with a spreadsheet showing week’s progress
    Send a monthly report latest by 30th/31st on the month’s progress, questions answered, lessons learnt, successes, challenges, solutions provided and recommendations on how to improve the Q&A.
    Support in training new clinical help desk agents as needed.
    Any other duties

    Qualifications

    Required

    Diploma or degree in Health Promotion or other health-related field
    1-2 years of experience in Health
    1-2 years of experience in customer-facing work, such as customer service, customer success, research, sales
    Fluency in English and Kiswahili; ability to translate written answers between these two languages
    Typing skills and willingness to improve typing skills
    Detail oriented and accurate in responding to queries
    Self-starter: interested in growing skills, giving and receiving feedback, self-aware
    Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
    Dependable and upholding highest level of honesty and confidentiality
    High attention to detail and problem-solving skills
    Proactive, self-motivated and team-oriented
    Ability to multitask effectively
    Ability to withstand demanding targets; does well under pressure

    Desired

    Experience or familiarity with maternal or newborn health
    Familiarity with Google Drive
    Passion for mothers and children and providing them with health information is a MUST!

    Contract Period: This is a full time position, on a one year contract basis, renewable subject to performance and availability of funding.

    Work hours.

    You will be expected to work on a shift basis, totaling to 40 hours a week.
    Shifts will be set and communicated to you by your manager every week.

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  • Maternity Clinical Educator

    Maternity Clinical Educator

    Reports to: Chief Executive Officer with a dotted line to Consultant Obstetrician / Gynecologist

    Department: Clinical Operations

    Purpose / Objective: The position is responsible for providing leadership for professional development and implementation of programs and support services that enhance the theoretical knowledge and clinical practice of the clinical workforce.

    This includes the planning and development of education and training programs that complement the development and review of policy and procedures with a strong focus on evidenced-based practice.

    The incumbent will be accountable for the development, coordination and evaluation of consistent clinical practice, policies, protocols and procedures that are competency based. In addition, he/she will be responsible for clinical staff induction and continuous orientation to ensure quality of practice is upheld as well as the right culture is infused.

    What You Will Do

    Develop comprehensive clinical induction programs, review and update them regularly
    Be directly involved in nursing practice by providing patient care in the wards
    Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice
    Plan and implement internal education programs on relevant topics across all cadres
    Actively participate in performance improvement programs to identify learning needs of the staff, work proactively to cater to these needs within the approved budget
    Collaborate with other health care disciplines within the hospital, community and consultants to develop and implement educational programs
    Provide consultation to nursing staff and other health care professionals
    Maintain practice excellence by utilizing practice opportunities for own professional growth and attending educational activities as needed
    Demonstrate professional commitment through membership in specialty organizations
    Assist with ongoing staff performance evaluations and direct staff toward achieving optimum professional development. Participate actively in review of feedback from clinical teams and use this to conduct a training needs analysis
    Actively participate in recruitment of clinical staff as part of the technical team to include the orientation program for all staff
    Provide insights to senior management team on effectiveness of learning and development programs
    Actively participate in Root Cause Analysis and be the lead in implementation of resolutions made
    Provide general oversight role in clinical practice and work closely with clinical leadership to maintain standards of care
    Ensure weekly drills and case reviews are conducted with the assistant of the charge nurses

    Education

    Degree in Nursing, Clinical Education, Clinical Medicine & Surgery or  relevant field, Master’s Degree in same field is highly desirable with certificates of PRONTO, TOT, BLS & ACLS

    Experience

    Minimum of 7 years as a general nurse or clinical officer, with at least 5 years midwifery experience or experience in a busy maternity ward
    Proficient in PC based computer skills including Excel & PowerPoint.
    Experience using an ERP is desirable

    Knowledge & Skills

    Requirements

    Leadership skills involving change management, motivational and team development skills together with the ability to apply complex problem-solving strategies.
    Ability to develop, coordinate, deliver and evaluate education and training programs that incorporate contemporary adult learning principles.
    Ability to interpret and facilitate the implementation of policy/guidelines and evidence-based practice.

    Apply via :

    jacarandamaternity.applytojob.com

  • Service Redesign Project Manager

    Service Redesign Project Manager

    We are seeking a talented individual for the role of a Service Redesign Project Manager.
    The Service Redesign Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day affairs of a collaborative project led by Jacaranda Health, a County Health Management Team and an external research partner.
    The project will explore and implement options for redesigning elements of health service delivery, with the ultimate goal of improving health outcomes for mothers and babies.
    The project will involve the participation of multiple stakeholders – County government, community structures, health implementation partners and research teams.
    Location: Based in Kakamega County, Kenya, with 25% travel to Nairobi.
    Reports to: Executive Director (Africa) and Government Partnerships Manager
    About You: 
    You excel at bringing structure to complex projects: Setting up a project plan, gantt charts, activity trackers etc. is bread and butter to you. But you also go beyond the tools and identify risks and opportunities, and appropriate mitigation strategies.
    You thrive in situations that require coordination of multiple stakeholders: You are able to map and align the incentives and concerns of various parties into a project plan, so that there is ownership and agreement across the board.
    You are a talented communicator: You are equally comfortable with a senior leader in the health department, as you are with a junior officer in the field – and you’re able to engage them to get the job done. You are also experienced at working in a matrix environment, where moving a project forward requires engaging multiple internal teams.
    What does success look like?
    You will be instrumental in introducing significant systems level change in delivery of health services for mothers and babies in a county, likely leading to an improvement in health outcomes. You will achieve this by getting approval for an implementation plan, coordinating the implementation of redesign efforts, coordinating reporting activities and engagement of partners and constantly communicating successes and challenges.
    What you will do
    Planning and implementation

    Lead the project’s planning and implementation schedule and work streams, including activity planning, risk management, change management, and status reporting
    Build a team of internal and external collaborators, including hiring new staff where necessary, to delivery on project objectives
    Support the development of a Service Redesign Implementation Plan and Project Reports

    Communication and coordination

    Establish and support the functions of a Project Governance Committee
    Coordinate project communications with key internal and external stakeholders
    Support teams to collect data for project monitoring and evaluation purposes
    Support teams to deploy their programs and solutions in a smooth fashion

    Reporting

    Compile information for internal and external reports. External reports will be targeted towards project partners as well as donors
    Work with the communications team to compile and share insights from the project as it is implemented

    Operations

    Work closely with the Jacaranda operations team to establish all financial and operational needs for the project (recruitment, project finances, logistics etc.)
    Work closely with government agencies to support planning, financing and execution of implementation activities

    Qualifications
    Execution Skills

    Proven experience coordinating complex projects
    Demonstrated problem solving abilities

    Professional Skills

    Demonstrated examples of communicating with multiple stakeholders in English and Swahili
    Excellent powerpoint, word and excel skills
    Ability to write clear, comprehensive reports in English

    Management Skills

    Previous experience coordinating teams across organizations, and managing individuals with “dotted line” reporting
    Non-profit / NGO experience working in a limited resource setting

    Academic Background

    Masters Degree in engineering, public health or other relevant discipline
    Project Management Certification is an asset

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  • Nurse Mentor

    Nurse Mentor

    Job Summary: Jacaranda Health is expanding its mentorship program in Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) to new counties in Kenya.
    This is an on-site mentoring approach, where our team of EmONC mentors lead continuous medical education (CME) sessions, one-on-one mentorship, skills trainings, and simulation drills for emergencies, leading to a significant and sustained improvement in EmONC knowledge and skills. Our team will work with county health administrators to adapt the current model for the county context. Under the supervision of the Program Management Team, the EmONC Mentor will be responsible for oversight and execution of the county-specific mentorship program in the field.
    Primary Responsibilities

    Works as a self-driven individual who is passionate about maternal health
    Conducts facility-based CMEs, simulation drills, and other methods of learning
    Facilitates Quality Improvement initiatives where applicable and tracks data
    Conducts performance improvement programs based on learning needs of the staff.
    Performs nursing practice by providing direct patient care where appropriate
    Maintains the highest standards of professionalism and represents Jacaranda as an organization dedicated to ending maternal/neonatal deaths and morbidities

    Requirements

    Strong Knowledge of EmONC principles and experience handling emergencies; has completed ALSO training or equivalent
    Experience in collecting data for monitoring or research purposes
    Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate, deliver and evaluate education and training programs that incorporate contemporary adult learning principles.
    Demonstrated experience in a nursing leadership role involving change management, team development skills, and the ability to apply complex problem-solving strategies.
    Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or its equivalent
    Minimum of 5 years midwifery experience
    Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
    Strong interpersonal skills including ability to deal with interpersonal conflict

    Contract Period: This position is expected to be a contract of 12 months, based in the counties neighboring Nairobi OR western Kenya.
    Reporting to: Senior Program Coordinator (EmONC Mentorship)

  • Junior Software Developer

    Junior Software Developer

    As a Junior Software Developer, you will take ownership, responsibility, and accountability for running, maintaining, and troubleshooting the organization’s codebase, systems, and data flows.
    Specific Responsibilities
    Software Development

    Build and maintain data flows and integrations between various platforms and databases, including but not limited to messaging and ticketing platforms, GCP, AWS, MongoDB and more.
    Create and maintain MongoDB and PostgreSQL databases for organization’s data.
    Prepare technical specifications as well as documentation for software engineering analysis.
    Develop and evaluate technical design, architecture and framework.
    Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle inclusive of collection, design, analysis, development technologies and version control etc.
    Conduct application testing of parts, modifications and entire systems.
    Prepare and execute training plus documentation for software engineering applications.
    Support task plans, estimation, schedules and staffing.
    Direct and review software engineers plus consultants work on project teams.
    Design and develop technical solutions on the basis of functional specifications.
    Design code, install, maintain, unit test and retrofit software programs.
    Evaluate code non-conformities and prepare code enhancements.
    Develop documents for use through internal and external clients.
    Provide technical support and information to various team members.
    Review software design ideas and present work estimates.
    Work closely with other members of the technical team, developers, UX designers, business, and systems analysts.

    Team

    Collaborating with management, team leads, and team members to design and implement new processes, to resolve issues, and to ensure solutions are viable and consistent
    Structuring and prioritising business requirements and communicating plans with stakeholders for review and approval
    Maintaining and updating processes and procedures
    Training team members on technical and non-technical subjects.

    Other

    Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

    Skill Requirements

    Proven experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer or similar role.
    Extensive experience with Python development in a fast-paced business environment.
    Experience creating and maintaining MongoDB and PostgreSQL databases.
    Experience working with Cloud Services (AWS, GCP, Azure.)
    Experience with Docker
    Experience with Machine Learning platforms.
    Extensive experience with RESTful Web Services.
    A background in data science or data engineering will be considered a strong bonus.
    Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
    Knowledge of other coding languages (e.g. C++, Java, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems (e.g. AngularJS, Git.)
    Experience with databases and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks.
    Familiarity with UI toolkits and frameworks.
    Ability to learn new languages and technologies.
    Resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude.
    Very strong attention to detail.

    Education: The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Statistics, Applied Math, or any other related field.
    Experience: The candidate must have at least 3-4 years’ experience in a software development position, preferably working as a software developer in a fast-paced and dynamic business setting. A background in data science or data engineering will be considered a strong plus. Experience working in the Health sector will also be considered a plus.