Ministry of Health and Child Care
DUE: 12 APR 2023
Software Developer/Programmer X 1
Reports to SI Coordinator
Summary of key functions
Systems analysis and design, software development and modifying
existing software (programming), training, implementation, and onsite
support.
Responsibilities
1) In conjunction with national office plan, design, develop and
maintain software applications to support implementation of
Health Management Information Systems and other MOHCC ICT
systems
2) Participates in review of paper data collection tools in terms of
how they can be automated in electronic systems.
3) Plan, build, maintain and upgrade existing and new MOHCC ICT
systems
4) Knowledge and experience in use of open source software
5) Knowledge and experience in using different development
frameworks such as spring mvc, hibernate, struts, jQuery
6) Knowledge and experience in supporting a range of technologies
such as Java, PHP, VB.net, MS Access, MS SQL, MySQL,
PostgreSQL, Android
7) Creates and reviews training manuals for both facilitators and
participants on how to use electronic system
8) Tests systems and/or programs by preparing test plans and data,
conducting test runs, reviewing both input and output data for
accuracy and validity.
9) Operates remote terminals and other data entry equipment.
10)Maintains and revamps all databases in consultation with the
DBA.
11)Ensures the security and integrity of all systems and data.
12)Identifies opportunities that can improve efficiency of electronic
systems business processes.
13)Participates in system structure design and systems
programming.
14)Assists in gathering user requirements and creation of the system
design and functional specifications for new development
projects.
15)Research specific technical software and related questions and
problems from users and management, relating to software
systems.
16)Recommends policies and procedures for using the systems.
17)Participates in the integration of existing software products and
getting incompatible platforms to work together.
18)Participates in the activities required for the operation and
maintenance of systems by recommending changes and
corrections to provide for new needs for users.
10.Capacity Building.
10.1 Assist in reviews and designs training manuals and procedures
for the system users.
10.2 Undertakes training evaluation programs.
10.3 Participates in onsite systems orientation programs.
11.Systems Support.
Installs any software packages for work purposes including Windows
and Linux Operating systems, anti-virus and office packages.
Qualifications
First Degree in Computing and Information Technology or equivalent
Competencies and skills required
1. Programming language certification Oracle certification is an
added advantage (i.e Java or any RDBMS)
2. 5-10 programming experience years
3. Designed and proposed electronic system until implementation
TO APPLY
Candidates who meet the requirements of the posts are invited to submit their applications
accompanied by CVs and certified copies of certificates not later than 12 April 2023 to:
The Secretary for Health and Child Care
1st Floor Kaguvi Building
Corner Simon V Muzenda Street/Central Avenue
P.O. Box CY1122
Harare
