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INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEVELOPER Job Description Post: Information Systems Developer Responsible to: Data Manager Contract: 2 years (conditional on continued funding) Summary of role: Responsible for the development and maintenance of research data management solutions across CMNH programmes. The role also contributes to electronic data capturing system development and use for research studies. The work will be based in LSTM, but could involve working in-country for short periods of time. Responsibilities: Information systems development Design and develop research data management solutions to fulfil user requirements Design and develop integration tools for data received from partner institutions in various formats Improve current systems by analysing and identifying areas for modification Draft database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata), as well as audit trails for any amendments to the databases in compliance with regulatory requirements Support the development of electronic data capturing system and implementation of improvements Database administration (DBA) Write queries to interrogate study databases, produce simple descriptive statistical reports and support monitoring electronic data capture in real time. Extract and manipulate subsets of data for more complex statistical analyses, data sharing and converting data from various formats. Develop and implement systems for access to data, data back-up and recovery plans, as well as regular database maintenance (including upgrades) Data management Provide data management support across CMNH programmes Assist with writing of SOPs (e.g., training documents, process guidance) and documentation of study databases that are consistent with SOPs, study protocols and data management plans Maintain data standards according to regulatory requirements Support resolving data queries Training Train staff, research students and partners in data management techniques and other information systems skills as appropriate for the good conduct of research projects Other duties Carrying out other comparable tasks as required PERSON SPECIFICATION: Information Systems Developer / Database Administrator (DBA) (CMNH) Specification Essential Desirable Education / qualifications / training Degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent in a computer science or related scientific/numerate subject Further evidence of continuous professional development in a similar environment Experience Demonstrable programming experience in languages such as Visual Basic, .net, C++, Android (java) Working knowledge of RDBMS such as MS SQL and/or Oracle Experience of writing documentation that are both technically comprehensive and “user-friendly” Working knowledge of object-oriented programming Experience of developing technical solutions to problems Experience of database management using large relational databases Experience of writing databases, with evidence of a well-structured and methodical approach to large programming tasks Experience of transferring data between different software packages (including doing so securely over the internet) Experience of preparing reports and documentation Experience of writing SOPs / database specifications Experience of developing web based data collection tools Experience of writing and publishing data driven web pages Experience of mobile operating systems (i.e. Windows Mobile and Android)Advanced SQL (TransactSQL,PL/SQL,MS SQL) Experience of designing systems that use forms and reports to manipulate data in these systems Experience of managing web servers including IIS, PHP and MySQL Experience of working in a healthcare research context Experience of XML and web services Experience in a systems developer related role Experience with electronic data capturing systems, e.g. ODK, Visual CE, FileMaker Skills and abilities Proven track record of creating, testing and debugging data driven solutions Sound operating knowledge and use of Microsoft’s family of operating systems and it’s Office Suite (Access, Word, Excel) Demonstrable advanced SQL programming skills Excellent problem-solving skills, time management skills and organisational abilities Ability to produce high quality report tables and listings Excellent verbal and written communication skills Familiarity with using report writing / business intelligence tools Familiarity with working environments within low and middle income countries Specification Essential Desirable Good inter-personal skills / able with the ability to work effectively with staff on all levels Ability to work effectively to achieve research objectives / goals under pressure and to deadlines, with limited supervision Ability to work co-operatively and productively within a team as well as willing to work independently and to use own initiative Ability to work with a range of people within a multicultural environment Knowledge Advanced knowledge of MS Access, MS Project and MS Sharepoint. Special aptitude Enthusiastic approach to work A positive approach to acquiring new skills Circumstances Full-time for a fixed term period of two years Flexible with regard to work objectives and working arrangements Ability to travel overseas Knowledge of MS Access, MS Project and MS Sharepoint