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East, Central and Southern African Health Community (ECSA-HC) Jobs 2024
Software Developer (1 Position)
Software Developer (2 Positions) at ECSA-HC November, 2023
EAST, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA HEALTH COMMUNITY
Vacancy Announcement
Thanzi La Mawa Research Project
Job Title: Software Developer 1 Position)
Reports to: Principal Investigator ā Thanzi Research Programme
1.0 Background
The
East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) invites
applications for the position of Software Developer from suitably
qualified persons, who are nationals of member states. The member states
are Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Tanzania, Uganda,
Zambia and Zimbabwe. The position is tenable at ECSA Health Community
Secretariat, based in Arusha, Tanzania.
2.0 The Organization
The
East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is a
regional organization set up in 1974 to promote the highest standards of
health among member countries. It is mandated to foster cooperation
that will lead to the strengthening of health care programmes among
member states in the region. The Secretariat implements its activities
through specific programmes and projects in Health Systems and Capacity
Development; Family Health and Infectious Diseases; Non-communicable
Diseases, Food Security and Nutrition; and Knowledge Management,
Monitoring and Evaluation.
3.0 Background to the Thanzi La Mawa Project
In the last few years, ECSA-HC in collaboration with partners implemented the Than zi l a
Onse (Health of All) research programme, whose core objective was to
improve population health and reduce health inequities in the Eastern,
Central and Southern Africa (ECSA) region. A major research project
within this initiative was the development of a mathematical model
in Malawi ā the TLO mod el ā that can be used to inform planning
decision in healthcare service delivery. The model is individual-based
and represents all major health conditions and the effect of
interventions. It is a uniquely powerful tool to examine important
cross-cutting issues, including determining the Essential Health Package
for a country that is deliverable with the resources and capabilities
currently available, and evaluating investments in different types of
āhealthcare system strengtheningā. A major project, called Thanzi La
Mawa (Health of Tomorrow), funded by the The Wellcome Trust, supports
the development and the use of this model in the wider region, and
thereby contribute to the objectives of improving population health
through data-informed resource allocation and strategic planning and
investment. ECSA-HC will accomplish this by making the model available
for use by analysts working in the ECSA region and by supporting them in
the adoption and application of the model.
4.0 Job Responsibilities and Tasks
The Software Developer will:
i.
Develop the TLO Model in ways that maximise its potential for
responding to real questions on policy and planning in healthcare
service delivery in the region.
ii. Develop the TLO Model to
maximise ease-of-use for new analysts that would wish to use it. This
will include a needs solicitation from target users and the associated
technical developments, deployment, and creation of documentation.
iii. Support analysts in the region to learn about the TLO Model and
consider its suitability for questions they are tackling. This will
include developing a curriculum to teach the modelās theoretical and
technical underpinnings and designing and running workshops to support
analysts in the region in using the model.
iv. To take a āhands-onā
approach to directly supporting a small selection of analysts in the
ECSA region to adapt the TLO Model to another setting and to apply the
model to a strategic question.
The post-holders would work
collaboratively with counterparts based at the Kamuzu University of
Health Sciences (Health Economics and Policy Unit) in Malawi and a team
that also includes researchers in the United Kingdom, at Imperial
College London, University College London and the University of York.
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5.0 Education and Working Experience
i. Degree in a quantitative/scientific subject, such as computing, mathematics or natural sciences.
ii. Experience of developing technical analytical software and its documentation is essential.
iii.
Experience of developing software that is applied to novel technical
questions in research, especially in the field of healthcare and
governmental planning and policy is desirable.
iv. Knowledge of (or interest to gain the knowledge) of how mathematical modelling can be used to inform decision-making.
v.
Experience in the use of mathematical models to answer real-world
questions and presenting to non-specialists will be an asset.
6.0 Essential Skills and Abilities
i.
Advanced programming skills in Python; or, experience in at least one
of C, C++, Java, or R, and a willingness to learn Python to an advanced
level.
ii. Confident ability in using git, collaborating on code development, and working within a defined technical style.
iii. Ability to interact with academics, especially in other disciplines
iv. Ability to learn (self-directedly) new concepts, techniques, packages, etc. as required to solve the problem at hand.
v. Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with a
wide range of people and work in a multi-cultural environment
vi.
Excellent written communication skills and the ability to write clearly
and succinctly for lay audiences and for publications
vii. Ability to prioritise own work in response to deadlines
viii.Willingness to travel internationally to conduct research and attend conferences
7.0 Age
Applicants must be between 25 and 50 years old
8.0 Remuneration Package
The
position offers an attractive package, including salary and benefits
applicable to internationally recruited staff at Senior Programme
Officer level.
9.0 Contract Appointment
This will be a
two-year performance-based contract. Renewal will depend on
availability of funding and continuing need for the position.
10.0 Method of Application
Nationals of members States who wish to apply for the Post should do so by submitting the following:
a. Brief Application Letter stating why the candidate feels suitable for the Post
b. Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
c. Completed Application form for ECSA-HC posts (available under vacancies/opportunities jobs on www.ecsahc.org
d. Certified copies of Educational and Professional Certificates
e. Names of three (3) referees with their addresses including telephone and e-mail
Applications
that have not met all of the above set criteria will not be accepted.
Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have
been selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Applications should reach the address below by 31st May, 2024.
The Director General
East, Central and Southern Africa-Health Community
Plot 157 Oloirien, Njiro Road
P.O. Box 1009
Arusha, Tanzania.
E-mail: vacancies@ecsahc.org with copies to regsec@ecsahc.org ; doid@ecsahc.org; Website: www.ecsahc.org
For a detailed job description and application procedures, see the documents below
Submission Deadline: 31/05/2024
Application Document(s):
The ECSA Health Community is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
