Jobs at Joint Clinical Research Centre

Job Title: Chief Programmer

Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is a national Ugandan organization that was established in 1991 as a medical institution and HIV AIDS Centre of Excellence specializing in medical research, health care and training.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Take ownership of the existing Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 ERP system at JCRC and customize it to meet the evolving business and reporting needs of JCRC
  • Take accountability and lead the upgrade of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 to NAV 2013
  • Steer the implementation and subsequently take ownership of the patient medical records systems at JCRC
  • Take lead the implementation of and work with off-site contractors/ vendors in helping them maintain the laboratory information management system at JCRC
  • Offer overall technical leadership and direction to senior management staff at JCRC on all programming and application development issues
  • Steer and implement (hands-on) the systems integration efforts of the 3 systems to permit JCRC to effectively and efficiently move data between systems to meet business requirements.
  • Research, document, and implement program requirements and specifications
  • Consistently write, translate, and code software programs and applications according to specifications
                                     
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The successful candidate should possess a Masters degree in computer Science, or similar academic training
  • Practical hands-on programming experience in Microsoft C# and .Net technologies in general
  • Demonstrated hands-on programming experience with web services written using Microsoft technologies. The idea candidate would have experience with current & recent internet technologies/concepts including SOAP-based .Net 2.0 web services and up (WCF, Web API), XML, WSDL, REST, MVC, etc.
  • Proven practical experience using Microsoft relational database technologies, i.e. Microsoft SQL Server, that includes: database normalization; writing complex queries, e.g. using inner joins, CTEs, etc.,; using ‘explain plans’ to analyze and tune queries, etc. A bonus if the candidate is familiar with SQL Server Reporting Services and/or SQL Server Integration Services
  • Significant experience in analyzing business processes, gathering requirements and developing code to meet those requirements
  • Demonstrated experience in integrating disparate information systems using industry-standard methods, tools and technologies
  • Bonus if experienced with industry-standard project management techniques and methodologies
  • Bonus if candidate has previous Microsoft Dynamics experience, e.g. NAV, AX, GP
  • Bonus if candidate understands general accounting concepts such as GL, AR, AP, PO, etc.
  • Possess a passion to take charge of and lead on IT technical issues, i.e. self-motivated and directed
  • Be willing to learn technologies and keep up to date with changes and best practices
  • Highly capable of working with a wide range of people ranging from very technical to non-technical with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical personnel, exhibit a patient demeanor, mentor junior staff, work with clinical personnel, etc.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
  • Candidates should note that this position is a hands-on position, i.e. the successfully candidate will not only be able to provide industry best-practice guidance to senior staff but also work on implementing the solutions by developing code where and as needed
How to Apply for the job: 
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and supporting documents including copies of academic qualifications and curriculum vitae (CV) indicating names plus telephone contacts of three professional referees; current salary should either be posted to: Manager Human Resource & Development, Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC), Plot 101 Lubowa Road, Off Entebbe Road, P.O. Box 10005, Kampala, Uganda OR sent by email to: hr@jcrc.org.ug
Deadline: Friday, 30th May 2014.
NB: Only short listed candidates only will be contacted.
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