Organization Background:

JSI is a US-based public health nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality technical and managerial assistance programs throughout the world. In Ethiopia, JSI has been working to improve health outcomes for more than 25 years, implementing more than 60 projects and working in every region. JSI has historically managed a large portfolio of projects focusing on the quality, and equity in access of, RMNCAH services, primary health care (PHC) including community health program, digital health, health information systems (HIS), supply chain management, public health emergency responses, and social and behavior change. 

Activity Overview:

USAID Quality Healthcare Activity (QHA) aims at improving health outcomes through improved readiness of health facilities to deliver quality reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) services, increased management and accountability for quality service delivery, and restoration of services in health facilities in conflict-affected areas. QHA's strategies and implementation approaches will help the government of Ethiopia build public and private health care systems that are responsive, resilient, and sustainable. QHA will cover urban and peri-urban primary health care units (PHCU) and referral health facilities in select regions and woredas. The Activity, through funding support from USAID, will be implemented by JSI in collaboration with Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), MSI Reproductive Choices (MSI), Project HOPE, and Network of Ethiopian Women's Associations (NEWA) for five years (May 01, 2023 - April 30, 2028). 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop technical specifications documents together with the digital health advisor and business analyst.

• As per the requirement gathering results, design, develop and integrate software developments. 

• Code repositories: prepare organized, commented, and version-controlled codes.

• API development and documentation: engage in already planned interoperability developments and develop general API for future interoperability.

• Prepare necessary documentations together with the team.

• Testing and debugging: Collaborate with the business analyst in testing and identify, analyzing, and fixing errors in software.

• Maintain and update the system.

• Ensure the implementation of security measures throughout the development process.

• Facilitate collaboration and communication within and outside the of the team for smooth functioning.

• Prepare progress report and final reports.

• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor. 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software engineering or related fields 

• More than 3 years of experience. Out of which more than 2 years of experience should be in front-end development

• Proficiency in programming languages like C#, JavaScript and others with their frameworks and libraries. 

• Proficiency in React is a must

• Experience in Digital Health systems is a plus

• Professional development and continuous learning efforts.

• Adaptability to change and problem-solving abilities

How to Apply

Interested applicants who met the minimum requirements should send and apply using THIS LINK. please submit your application letter with your CV in English detailing your experience and skills that are relevant to the post.

Please do not attach copies of your transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.

JSI/WEI is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is a priority of our organization. We have robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.

JSI/WEI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D