Role Title: Developer
Reports to: Software Developer
Duty Station: National TB Reference Laboratory, Kampala

Role Definition: Support the National Tuberculosis Referral Laboratories (NTRL) Team to develop and implement a digital X-ray module to enable integration of the CAD software with Labxpert.

Key result areas:
• Integrate LabXpert software with digital x-ray and enable data sharing between the two systems.
• Provide technical support for piloting and enrolling the digital x-ray module.
• Documenting application changes and developing updates.
• Provide technical support and act on user feedback to ensure that all requested changes are implemented.
• Prepare timely monthly status reports to inform project implementation.

Qualifications & key competencies:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field. Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software and database management packages.
● Extensive experience in web development / architecture using JavaScript, Python and Django Framework.
● Extensive experience in Laboratory instrument and LIS integration.
● Knowledge of Python tools including redis, Celery, Django restframework.
● Proven experience in delivering production software using Django.
● Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS.
● User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments.
● Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system.
● Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
● Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
● Good eye for design.
● Experience writing reusable, testable, and efficient code.
● Excellent communication skills and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

Application procedure Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the email below and submit their cover letters, a detailed curriculum vita and copies of relevant academic documents to: [email protected]  addressed to;

The Human Resource Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP), not later than 1 st August 2022 at 5:00pm, clearly stating the position applied for in the subject line. The Application letter, CV and certificates be attached as one document; and should not exceed 5 MB. MJAP does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process. 3 MJAP is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value and seek diversity in our workforce.