IT Software Developer

Organization Background:

Village Health Works (VHW) is a 501(c)(3) corporation. It is a social justice organization founded on the belief that health equity is not a commodity but a right. Founded in partnership with the communities we currently serve, VHW’s mission is to provide the neediest high quality, compassionate health care and education based on critical thinking in a dignified environment. VHW’s holistic approach integrates clinical services with education, food security, economic development, environmental protection, music and the arts. In the context of where we currently work, this is the only way we can sustainably end extreme, multigenerational scarcity in a way that uplifts and engages communities with dignity and in their own context. We believe that the lack of access to quality healthcare and education is the biggest threat to development and world peace.

Currently VHW operates in a wide array of clinical and community programs in a catchment area of over 200,000 people within the provinces of Rumonge and Bururi, though its doors are open for every patient regardless of where that patient is coming from. Our first clinic attends over 51,000 outpatient consultations per year. Since 2007 until summer 2023, our 60-bed inpatient wards have been providing basic adult and pediatric non-operative inpatient services including treatment of malnutrition, mental health, chronic and acute diseases and uncomplicated obstetrical deliveries. These services have been administered by our staff of generalist physicians under the supervision of our current Medical Director.

Village Health Works has embarked on a plan to expand our clinical services to provide comprehensive quality medical care and training. To achieve this goal, VHW has constructed and officially opened an 85,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art teaching hospital with several services that include surgery, obstetric deliveries, intensive care, pediatrics and neonatology, emergency, pathology lab, medical education and research center, etc.To provide excellent patient care and training we must expand the scope and skills of the healthcare providers through training, teaching and research, hiring through rigorous development and implementation of systems and structures, policies and procedures that are framed by high quality norms and international standards.

Additionally, VHW has established the Kigutu International Academy, a grade 9-12 boarding school to equip young minds with an education based on critical thinking to prepare them to become the leaders we wish their country and the continent to have for a better future.

Our core values are as follows:

● Every member of VHW’s team must value the dignity inherent in each individual, aspire to excellence in all we do, proceed with boldness and perseverance.

● Compassion and justice must be at the heart of our organization.

● To accomplish the mission of our organization we all must be accountable to each other and to our community.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Software Developer who will work on developing high-quality, scalable, and efficient software systems. This role requires proficiency in various programming languages, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications and solutions using programming languages and technologies, e.g., Java, Python, PHP, JavaScript, et and frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Angular, React, Laravel, CodeIgniter).
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code by following the best practices and coding standards of the organization.
• Collaborate with product managers and business analysts to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and troubleshooting to ensure the software is reliable and performs as expected.
• Debug and resolve issues in a timely manner to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Work closely with other developers, designers, QA engineers, and product teams to deliver seamless software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards.
• Create and maintain documentation for developed code, technical specifications, and system architecture.
• Document bug fixes, system improvements, and new feature additions.
• Stay up to date with the latest technology trends, programming languages, and development tools.
• Suggest and implement improvements to development processes, tools, and technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Proven experience in software development and a strong understanding of software engineering principles.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, PHP etc.).
• Familiarity with development frameworks, libraries, and APIs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a good understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Knowledge of database technologies (e.g., MySQL, SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.).
• Experience in querying relational databases such as MySQL, SQL, Oracle, etc.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Understanding of DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services

Skills:

• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly and effectively, using analytical skills to find solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining professionalism and patience when addressing user queries and concerns.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication for providing instructions, documenting issues and resolutions, and liaising with users or team members.
• Ability to handle multiple issues simultaneously, prioritize tasks based on urgency, and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Knowledge of basic security practices, including data protection, malware prevention, and regular system patching to mitigate risks.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, supporting colleagues when needed and contributing to collective IT projects.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Languages:

• Required : Fluency in both written and spoken English and French.
• Desirable : French and Kirundi (oral and written).

Required documents:

• Cover Letter
• Updated CV
• Certified copy of diplomas and training certificates
• Certificate of Service or other documents proving experience
• 3 reference persons