Overview
Job Title: Android Software Developer
Reports to: Senior Engineering Manager
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Start Date: June or July 2019
Who we are
D-tree International is a leading digital health organization. We work
to improve the quality of health systems in low and middle-income
countries by exploiting digital technology in innovative ways. We are an
interdisciplinary organization, working at the intersection of global
health and technology. Expertise in both domains is essential to design
and deploy systems which are both appropriate to particular contexts and
effective in improving health outcomes. Our work is diverse, ranging
from developing tools to supporting governments to engage with the
private sector in Liberia, to an emergency referral system providing
life-saving emergency transport to women and babies in Tanzania. We are
currently supporting the Ministry of Health in Zanzibar to formalize a
national digitally-enabled community health system which will utilize
digital tools for more than 2,000 community health workers to provide
community-level health services at scale.
These systems are cost-effective, significantly improve health systems
and save lives. We are well positioned to expand our reach and impact
throughout Tanzania in 2019 and beyond. We are looking to hire a
Software Developer to diversify our in-house digital expertise to
configure and digital systems on multiple software platforms.
Who you are
We are seeking a full-time Software Developer to work closely with the
Director of Digital Solutions and Engineering Manager to design,
develop, test and maintain mobile applications (Android) and back ends
D-tree is using to build digital systems. This is a dynamic and
challenging role requiring an individual with strong organization and
communication skills as well as a solid background in professional
Software Engineering.
You are someone who is always curious and an independent worker. You are
just as comfortable learning new software platforms as you are working
in a multidisciplinary team or meeting health workers in a village to
understand the user experience. You have a passion for using technology
to improve health systems. You are someone who can also clearly
communicate about complex technical topics to non-technical audiences.
You have worked as a software developer in multidisciplinary teams,
developing, deploying and maintaining moderately complex web and mobile
applications.
What you will do
Your main role will be to work with the D-tree technical team globally
and in Tanzania to design, build, deploy and maintain mobile
applications and back-ends. We support NGOs and governments to improve
health systems with the technology that best fits the context. Working
with our Engineering Manager, you will understand and define what it
takes to build digital health systems to improve people’s well-being and
reach our program goals. You will work with platform providers,
external software developers and our team to build, configure or extend
digital health tools. Once applications are deployed, you will manage
troubleshooting and user support and participate in continuous
evaluation and improvement.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a motivated, passionate individual who is willing to
wear multiple hats and do what it takes to make our programs succeed. At
D-tree we are trying to push the envelope regarding what is possible
with digital health systems. We are working in environments with extreme
constraints and are looking for people who are inspired by these
restrictions to come up with creative solutions. The following
attributes are a general overview, but we will consider individuals who
do not meet all of the details below if you have the right skillset and
attitude.
Essential qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of work experience in a fast moving software development environment building Android applications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field demonstrating computer science or software engineering skills (e.g. IT, computer science, information systems)
- Excellent analytic skills; ability to think logically and rationally about problems
- Must be able to work independently, multi-task, collaborate with a distributed team, be persistent and work under tight deadlines with minimal supervision
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Committed to solving some of the most pressing development challenges with an interdisciplinary and dedicated team
- Experience with Mobile HIS such as OpenSRP or DHIS2 (this is highly desired!)
- Experience with mobile health platforms or mobile data collection tools
- Experience with HTML, CSS, asynchronous JavaScript in a mobile web development context
- Experience with backend frameworks (node.js or java based), and document-based as well as relational database systems
Personal characteristics
- A can-do attitude: You remain optimistic in the face of adversity and creatively solve problems to get things done.
- An exceptional communicator: You understand complex technical topics and are able to communicate them effectively to non-technical audiences.
- A systems thinker: You are able to understand linkages and interactions between individual components in a health system, and design solutions to strengthen the overall system.
- An innovator: You enjoy thinking outside of the box and want to use that thinking to solve pressing global health problems.
- A detail oriented & strategic thinker: You pay attention to small details and focus on quality and consistency, but also have the ability to see the big picture and think strategically.
How to Apply?
Please manually apply for this job using the details below:
To apply for this role please fill in the google form by clicking the apply button. Only applicants who respond to all questions and include their CV will be considered. Please note that only Tanzanian nationals will be considered.
Deadline for applications: Open until filled. D-tree International is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply for this role please fill in the google form by clicking the apply button. Only applicants who respond to all questions and include their CV will be considered. Please note that only Tanzanian nationals will be considered.
Deadline for applications: Open until filled. D-tree International is an equal opportunity employer.
