Global Programs for Research & Training (Global Programs) is an international non-governmental organization in Kenya. Registered in 2014, Global Programs is a wholly owned and controlled affiliate of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
Global Programs facilitates the expanded presence and operations for researchers from UCSF and its affiliates, working in collaboration with key partners including the Ministry of Health, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), donors and other local and international partners to implement health programs across Kenya.
We are seeking an intern to join our Global Health Systems (GHS) team and support development efforts for DHIS2. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in health information systems development while working with a dynamic and collaborative team.
Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the HIS Developer, the Intern will:
- Collaborate with the local and global UCSF teams and stakeholders to establish and define requirements for forms to be developed in DHIS2 for assigned modules.
- Gather and document requirements for developing features in DHIS2, and design, develop and maintain DHIS2 instance.
- Write reusable, testable and efficient code, including writing tests and test cases.
- Participate in developer team meetings and contribute to discussions and planning.
- Develop user training materials, conduct training on system functionalities, and assess the effectiveness of these trainings.
Minimum Requirements
- Completed a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering or related field.
- Less than one year of relevant professional experience.
- Experience or knowledge of front-end software development using React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML and CSS.
- Knowledge or interest in version control tools e.g. Git
- Strong willingness to learn and adapt.
- Knowledge of DHIS2 and or other public health and health information systems is preferred.
How to Apply:
If you meet the qualifications, please submit your application through our career portal at careers.ucglobalprograms.org. Your application should include a cover letter detailing your suitability for the internship and your CV highlighting relevant skills and experience.
Note:
- Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- The selection process will be conducted on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the deadline.
Global Programs is committed to equal opportunity employment and does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.