United States of America: Database Developer
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Strategic Information Unit Deputy Director, the Database Developer designs, develops, implements and maintains systems to collect, manage, report and disseminate health informatics data collected by ICAP country and New York teams, which is used for routine reporting, special projects and studies. Contributes to enhancing capacity of relevant ICAP country staff, Ministry of Health staff and others in conceptualizing and managing their databases, in a consultant role.
This position is grant funded.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Develops new/adapts existing applications for New York and in-country data collection needs
Develops user scenarios for new features, enhancements, modifications to new and/or existing data systems, in coordination with the project scope and workplan
Collaborates with SI Project Manager, other programmers, off-site consultants and sub-contractors to design, develop and revise applications
Releases and introduces new features and user-interface enhancements to end users, in coordination with the project scope and workplan
Provides technical support including tracking, prioritizing and addressing user-reported issues on database design, functionality and use
Provides technical documentation content for health informatics systems developed at ICAP
Provide technical assistance for New York, in-country teams and others
Provides remote and in-country technical support to in-country ICAP Database Developers/Managers
Conceptualizes and reviews back-end and front-end of databases and provides support in automating reports and queries
Performs other related duties as assigned
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management or related discipline
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum four (4) years of experience in database design and data management
Demonstrated experience using Visual Basic for Access and SQL
Demonstrated experience working in a team and independently with minimal supervision
Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills required.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Public Health
Working knowledge of Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)
Experience in international development, public health, working with data collected as part of routine health service delivery, and/or in HIV/AIDS programs.
How to apply:
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