Jobs at:
Management Sciences for Health

Vacancy title:
Principal Programmer- business intelligence

Deadline of this Job:
not later than November 16th2016 at 5.00pm

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Management Sciences for Health is a nonprofit international health organization composed of nearly 2500 people from more than 74 nationalities working in over 5O countries. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Together with our partners, we are helping managers and leaders in developing countries to create stronger management systems that improve services for the greatest health impact.

USAID funded Uganda Health Supply Chain is a five year program supporting the Government of Uganda's health system to improve the availability and accessibility of essential medicines and health supplies (EMHS).The expected results of are Io:1) strengthen national policies and strategies and support cost-effective, equitable, and transparent utilization of EMHS resources; 2) strengthen country capacity for effective management and utilization of EMHS; and 3) increase availability and access of EMHS among priority populations MSH is searching for qualified persons to fill the following position
Principal Programmer- Business Intelligence (MOH/ Kampala)
http:// jobs msh.icims.com/jobs/ 9271/ principal-programmer—business intelligence/ job
Reports to: Senior system Administrator, Division of Health Informatics-MOH

Overall Responsibilities
The Principal Programmer -‘Business intelligence (Bl) is responsible for the maintenance and further expansion of the PIP (Pharmaceutical Information Portal) data warehouse and portal in collaboration with the Senior SharePoint InfoPath developer, the Technical Advisor ~ PIP IT, and the PIP Data Use Coordinator. The priorities and required functionality for expansion of the PIP will be determined in collaboration with the Assistant Commissioner Pharmacy Division, the technical advisor - PIP IT, and the PIP Data Use Coordinator. The Principal programmer - Business Intelligence will architect, design, build, implement, support, test, and maintain; dimensional models, extract-, transform and load processes, reporting modules, and analysis /dashboard solutions.

Qualifications
• Master‘s ‘Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science or a related field, or a BSc plus MSc-equivalent working experience
• Ten (10) years of experience with demonstrated skills in software development and maintenance (I.e.; software requirements analysis, software design including object oriented analysis and design, coding, testing; documentation, configuration management, user training, deployment, and lifecycle maintenance). This includes working with users to define requirements, architecting an effective software solution, and designing and developing databases and applications
• A minimum of-six (6) years ETL development experience in a SOL Server environment with at least three (3) years of SSIS specific experience
• A minimum of six (6) years reporting development experience in a SOL Server environment with a minimum of three (3) years SSRS/Report Builder experience
• A minimum of three (3) years OLAP and cube development experience with SSAS or similar tools
• MCSE Business Intelligence and MCSE Data Platform certifications are an added advantage
• Strong Microsoft SOL Server skills, preferably MCSA SOL Server certified
• Strong TSOL skills
• Strong programming skills using VB.net or C#.net
• In-depth knowledge of dimensional modeling
• Knowledge of Performance Point, Power Pivot and Share Point is an added advantage
• Strong analytical, problem solving, collaboration and technical skills
• Proficient in creating written communication materials that effectively summarize findings and support
• Attention to detail and commitment to high quality/error free deliverables
• Must be motivated, independent and self-sufficient. Able to receive an assigned task and see it through to completion with minimal supervision
• Must be well organized, a good communicator, able to effectively prioritize tasks, and manage projects from concept to production
• Must be able to write thorough and concise functional and design specifications as well as easily readable end user documentation
• Must be well able to brainstorm with others, thrive in a collaborative team environment, multi task, and quickly adapt to change
• Emphasizes personal and professional growth by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills} and able to read and write in English
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude required.

Job application procedure
If you meet the above requirements please go the link provided for each job to apply band see a detailed job description, not later than November 16th2016 at 5.00pm. All applications must be made online. Hard copy application are not accepted.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates. Please any form of canvassing by candidates will lead to immediate disqualification. MSH is an equal opportunity Employer, female candidates are encouraged to apply.