Software Developer and Analyst - Koachie Health Systems

Koachie Health Systems (KHS) is a non-governmental and non-profit Health IT organization based in Ghana, Accra. We are dedicated to improving patient care through technology by working in partnership with government, partners, civil societies and the private sector. We focus on software development and implementation

Job Description

This is an opportunity to have a huge impact in healthcare and work with a small, dynamic Ghanaian-based nonprofit organisation. We work in a casual and supportive work environment and meet regularly online (Skype, Zoom). We are looking for talented individuals to work in Accra, Ghana.

Start Date: Immediate

Hours: full-time contract opportunity with 5 day work weeks, public holidays and annual leave. We are generally flexible with work hours and work days provided you are available for scheduled meetings and deliver on assigned tasks.

What You Will Be Doing

• Working with a diverse team and clients in the Ghana and developing countries to discuss requirements and development progress
• Designing, developing and implementing bespoke desktop and web software solutions from requirements phase to implementation
• Working with other team software developers, business analysts and testers to meet deliverables
• Interfacing and integrating systems
• Designing and developing user interfaces and visual output for data analysis (dashboards, reporting)
• Source code management in a team environment
• Participating in defining and optimizing our software development process and best practices

Required Skills or Experience

What You Need for this Position:

• Willingness to occasionally travel internationally to clients and outside Accra (developing countries – usually 1-3 weeks per trip max)
• Reliable
• Logical Thinking & Problem-solving
• Patience & Attention to Detail
• Written Communication
• Applicant must have a Computer/Engineering/Information Technology degree with 2 to 3 years working experience in software development.
• Qualified candidates should have the ability to develop Web Applications primarily and Desktop/Mobile Applications and have the following technical skills: –
  • Programming Languages: C#, Java, Shell Scripting
  • Web Technologies: PHP, ASP.net, HTML5, CSS, LESS, JavaScript, XML, WSDL, AJAX, Apache, Restful API, JSON, jQuery
  • Database Systems: Oracle, MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, Pervasive SQL, SQLite, OpenEdge
  • Candidates should be self-motivated and willing to work overtime when required to meet deadlines.