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SUMMIT Institute of Development

THRIVE Project – A trial of the integrated electronic health information system to enhance maternal and neonatal health outcomes.


A multi-site research trial conducted in Indonesia, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Joining the SUMMIT Institute of Development and the THRIVE Consortium

The Summit Institute of Development (SID) in conjunction with Harvard University and WHO co-ordinated THRIVE consortium are offering exciting opportunities for early-mid career level people interested in pursuing careers in public health, international development, health-IT or any related field. SID is a non-profit research and service delivery organization committed to saving lives through the improvement in health and human development at the community level through participatory evidence-based decision-making and sustainable action. You will join a team of experienced health, education and IT experts to lead the Smart Registry Platform development, scaled deployment and impact assessment in Indonesia.

THRIVE Project – Smart Registry Platform:

Open Smart Register Platform (OpenSRP) is an adaptable open source mobile health platform that allows frontline health workers to electronically register and track the health of their entire client population. In low- and middle-income countries where physical and human resources can be limited, a digital, mobile platform of client registration and health tracking allows for increased work efficiency and timeliness of essential health service delivery at the ground level, while improving the quality of data used by policymakers for decision-making at the local and national levels.

Led by WHO, the THRIVE Consortium have launched a 5-year, multi-site research study that aims to adapt, implement at scale, and rigorously assess the impact of OpenSRP and related technologies on health system performance, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (RMNCH) health outcomes and health information systems in multiple countries. OpenSRP was originally developed by WHO, Columbia University, ThoughtWorks, Ona Systems and the Foundation for Research in Health Systems in Karnataka State, India and is currently being piloted in the India-specific "Dristhi" deployment of the SRP. The SRP consists of a mobile Android application deployed via tablet device for frontline health workers, a server backend, and a web dashboard for monitoring use. Health providers interact with the SRP application via their mobile handsets or tablets while providing health services to clients. The app integrates previously discrete and separate health registries & tools for example: clients registry for enumeration and continuity of care, birth & death registration, electronic forms with embedded logic and decision-support including checklists & algorithms for risk assessment, work planning, scheduling & service reminders tools, vaccination registries and automate reporting into sub-district and national reporting systems.

Project Details: The THRIVE SRP Indonesia platform development, scaled deployment and impact assessment deployment will be conducted over an initial 2-year period, with a planned 3-year full-scale intervention phase to follow. In addition to contributing to the THRIVE SRP project; IT and Field staff will work on other eHealth project involving software development and implementation; including the recently funded ‘Golden Generation Program’ Integrate community-based early childhood development initiative.

Lead Software Developer/Systems Engineer

Job Location: You will based in Lombok - Mataram with opportunities for overseas trips
Deadline: 03 Desember 2014


Job Description

You will lead a local team of software developers and implementers to create innovative technology-based solutions for public health research and service delivery. You will be responsible for multiple informatics projects involving software development and implementation at SID. Successful Informatics Managers at SID find their work acknowledged internationally and represent SID at global conferences and meetings on health informatics. As well as a competitive salary, this role comes with a range of benefits.

Responsibility

Oversees program designs, coding or configuring, testings, debugging, deploying, documenting and maintaining large and/or complex programs using a variety of software development toolkits, programming languages, testing/verification applications and other tools, while adhering to specific development best practices and quality standards.
Formulate and define system scope and objectives for assigned projects, and responsible for ensuring successful implementation of projects or phases of projects.
Devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems, while considering equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results.
Coordinates deep troubleshooting and issue analysis, as well as coding, testing and implementing software enhancements and/or applying patches.
Be responsible for instructing, directing and verifying the work of other Java Software Developers, leading team in both technical and research endeavours.
Working closely with partner organisations and technical advisers, including regularly stakeholder meetings, to assist with new platform development and co-ordination across the other country programs and technical teams.
Support end users to adapt the new data platforms, including providing training and technical support and designing monitoring & evaluation (M&E) activities – including data collection against indicators, analysis of information to assess systems effectiveness and impact
In addition, the Lead Java Software Developer will be expected to take on additional formal and informal assignments within their area of expertise

Requirement

At least 3 years of IT team management experience. Prior experience with health informatics, open source software and community based development is a plus.
A Master’s degree from a world-class university in a relevant field, or a Bachelor’s degree with directly relevant experience in a region of interest to SID.
Demonstrated ability to assess project requirements, create work-plans, and develop budgets.
Proven ability to monitor software development, implementation and project expenses.
Strong communication skills, ability to engage with non-technical personnel.
Fluency in both English and Bahasa Indonesia is a pre-requisite.
Availability for international travel.

Java Software Developers

Job Location: You will based in Lombok - Mataram with opportunities for overseas trips
Deadline: 03 Desember 2014


Job Description

You will be responsible for writing clean, efficient, and reusable code that can be released as open source software. The code you write will be deployed in multiple countries and used for public health research and service delivery. You will typically be creating Java web applications and software for the J2ME mobile platform.

You will be primarily responsible for local adaption of the THRIVE SRP project but will also include other informatics project involving software development and implementation in Indonesia. Software development work on the THRIVE SRP will bring you into contact with diverse open source communities and you will gain exposure to the way eHealth and mHealth solutions are developed from multiple international perspectives. As well as a competitive salary, this role comes with a range of benefits.

Responsibility

Under the direction of the study Lead Software Developer/Systems Engineer –assist with platform development.
Codes, tests, debugs, implements, and documents basic programs and assists in the modification of data systems to meet the needs of the client and/or end-user.
Assists in the research and analysis of existing systems and program requirements; assists in preparing documentation to change existing programs/system.
Designs basic programs for projects or enhancements to existing programs.
Writes specifications for programs of low to moderate complexity.
Assists in the completion of unit testing by preparing test data, running tests and evaluating results.
Develops screen tests and debugging problems. Develops test plans to verify logic of new or modified programs.
Creates basic documentation in work assignments such as program code.
Conducts routine quality assurance activities such as peer reviews.
Remains abreast of and researched industry technical trends and new development to maintain current skills and remain current with industry standards.
Requirement

At least 1 year of Java development experience in a professional setting
At least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Analytical and problem solving skills for design, creation and testing of programs
Interpersonal skills to interact with team members
Communication skills to work effectively with team members, support personnel, and clients (healthcare workers)
Prior experience with open source software development on Linux is a plus
Prior experience working with MySQL or OpenMRS is a plus
Fluency in both English and Bahasa Indonesia is a pre-requisite.

Study Co-ordinator

Job Location: You will based in Lombok - Mataram with opportunities for overseas trips
Deadline: 03 Desember 2014


Job Description

You will assist the primary investigators and to coordinate the project implementation and management, including day-to-day management of staff, execution of all phases, reporting and problem solving for the full length of the project. You will be responsible for training field staff, developing user manuals, and ensuring stakeholder engagement.

Responsibility

Establish and manage relationships with partner organisations and technical advisers, including regularly stakeholder meetings, to collect and communicate study requirements, milestones and problems in the field;
Support local level health and education institution managers and healthcare workers to implement activities and design monitoring & evaluation (M&E) of activities, collection of data against indicators, analysis of information to build reports, and facilitates partner organisation capacity building in M&E;
Provide follow up support in the field to partner organisations as required and supervise the work of the project officers, manage work plans and help build their capacity; and,
Oversee financial administrative and logistical resources and execute project budgets to the highest level of financial accountability and ensure input to reports and milestones are completed on time to the required standard.
Requirement

Postgraduate qualifications in public health or related discipline (pref. Masters Degree)
Experience working in epidemiology research is desirable and demonstrated experience in quantitative data analysis, including the use of statistical packages (e.g. Stata, SAS)
Strong managerial experience, including demonstrated administrative and organisational skills
Strong computer and database skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
Report writing skills - fluent in written and spoken English and Bahasa Indonesia
Demonstrated analytical, critical appraisal and problem solving skills
Strong communication skills (in English and Bahasa Indonesia)
Attention to detail and understand the importance of producing quality data
Availability to travel internationally for extended periods of time (1-2 months)

How to Apply

To apply for any of the above THRIVE positions, please forward your CV (1-2 pages) and a cover letter to sid.humanresource@gmail.com and please cc: alisa.pedrana@gmail.com with ‘THRIVE Indonesia Job Application’as the subject line.

Please include which particular project position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Contact Details: For more information about this employment opportunity, please contact Dr. Alisa Pedrana, HP: 0812 1828 0752 Email: alisa.pedrana@gmail.com