ICT4D Officer Jobs at Jhpiego in Kenya

Job Title: ICT4D Officer

Employer: Jhpiego
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 23rd August 2013.

Responsibilities:
• Provide technical guidance and direction to project teams in the field on all ICT4D interventions
• Design, implement, maintain, and support appropriate and cost-effective information and communication technologies to facilitate activities such as:
• Use of Android and windows mobile app for field data collection and follow up
• Use of SMS for data collection, appointment recording and follow-up
• Use of SMS for delivery of educational and Behavior Change Communication messages
• Information flow among stakeholders
• Supporting eLearning approaches to disseminate knowledge updates to providers.
• Provide technical input into proposals, concept notes and other business development-related materials
• Work with program staff and Jhpiego Global Programs Office to identify opportunities for ICT4D in program cycle management
• Promote and support innovative ways for dissemination of project information and experience sharing among the project team and regional-based staff
• Liaise with the ICT Manager and other key stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to ICT4D and improve knowledge sharing within the organization.

Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree in ICT (Master’s degree in ICT or Public Health would be an added advantage)
• Minimum five (5) years’ field experience providing technical assistance for healthcare-related ICT interventions and implementing ICT4D approaches
• Experience in managing software development or implementation and an understanding of hardware and network architecture
• Skills in Android & Windows Mobile App development
• Excellent skills and experience in use of Java C, C++, Visual Basic, MySQL and SQL, Windows and Linux server platforms
• Up-to-date knowledge of technologies and technology standards and the constraints and benefits of different technologies
• Excellent organizational skills, verbal and written communications skills including presentation and facilitation skills.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and detailed cover letter by email to
HR.Kenya@jhpiego.org

Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.
Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer