Main purpose of the job:
- Develop, implement, and maintain database programs and processes to ensure that the outputs are delivered on time with the desired outcomes
Location:
- Wits/MRC Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit of the School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
The MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt) is an exceptional health and population research center in the Wits School of Public Health. The Unit supports a major research infrastructure underpinned by a health and socio-demographic surveillance system (HDSS), a form of longitudinal population registration, covering the Agincourt sub-district of rural Mpumalanga Province adjacent to Mozambique that has been in operation since 1992 coupled with observational and intervention studies along the life course. As part of our participation in the MADIVA Research Hub of the NIH’s Data Science Initiative for Health Innovation in Africa, there is an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer with significant software development expertise. This position will be based at the Wits/MRC Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit of the School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
The incumbent will be expected to lead and contribute to the development of scientific and healthcare software systems working with a dedicated team of researchers. We offer an intellectually rich working environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth. This is an in-person position — we offer a conducive and flexible working environment. This position is based in Johannesburg, but there will be some requirements for travel.
Key performance areas:
- Significant experience in designing, developing, and testing software
- Excellent programming skills in Python or similar languages and ability to learn new languages
- Strong Linux skills
- Knowledge of and commitment to using best practices in software development
- Knowledge of databases and user-interface design is strongly recommended
- Ability to work collegially and independently and to interact with users and stakeholders
- Good oral and written communication skills
Required minimum education and training:
- Master’s Degree in software programming and development/Computer Science/Computer Software Engineering/Mathematics/Physics/Electronics or another highly quantitative and computational field
- Candidates in the final stages of completing Master’s Degrees in the relevant disciplines will also be considered
Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:
- Proven experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer, or similar role
- Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
- Knowledge of coding languages (e.g., C++, Java, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems
- Must be a full-stack developer and understand concepts of software engineering
- Experience working on a variety of software development projects
- A thorough understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and data structures
- Team player able to work in a high-performing collaborative environment, and support scientific investigations across disciplines
- Ability to prioritize and work under pressure on a variety of tasks concurrently
TO APPLY:
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
- Please Apply Online.
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications: 17 July 2023.
- Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
- Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note:
- AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
- Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
- Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
- AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
Desired Skills:
- Communication
- Computing
- Healthcare
- Medical
About The Employer:
BackgroundThe Agincourt data infrastructure supports an exceptional health and population data resource resulting from two decades of health and socio-demographic surveillance, a form of longitudinal population registration, coupled with observational and intervention studies along the life course. These involve collaborations with an interdisciplinary network of leading global scientists.