eHealth Africa is focused on improving healthcare by creating effective ways to implement reliable health information management systems. We have developed eHealth and mHealth solutions that can be rapidly deployed to manage patient information, streamline clinical procedures, and provide data and analysis on health program outcomes. Accurate health data will provide NGO’s, hospitals, and donor agencies with access to timely health system indicators needed to evaluate their health interventions and respond to critical public health needs. We bring about positive change by harnessing the potential of technology, valuing the power and knowledge of local people, and maintaining a sharp focus on the health worker. To help close the gap in access to health care we have developed and share a depth of expertise in: eHealth and mHealth software and solutions Technology Infrastructure Training and capacity building for sustainable health systems Research and data analysis Project Management eHealth Africa works closely with health NGOs in order to provide them with technology solutions that will enhance their on-going and new health programs. We also strive to work with state and government officials to manage large scale implementations at health facilities across the country. eHealth and Information Systems Africa, Inc. is a California, USA Public Service Corporation. We have offices based in California, USA, and Kano, Nigeria.
Job Title: Manager, Software Engineering
Purpose of the Position
The Manager Software Engineering will determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions; Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code; Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards and programming; Improve operations by conducting systems analysis; recommending changes in policies and procedures.
What you'll do
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:
Leads development teams, establish development standards and Agile software development practices.
Manages the software development process and the allocation of resources to different projects and products.
Collaborates with product and project management, Quality Assurance, Support, Marketing, and executive management to ensure the development team meets software release schedules, goals, and objectives.
Leadership:
Provide leadership, direction, and vision to a team of DevOps and Release Engineers.
Ensure that project initiatives and tasks are prioritized and being executed according to project schedules and technical best practices.
Monitor ticket queues to make sure work is not sitting unassigned or staying at an in-progress state for times that violate SLAs.
Effectively communicate on development and operational support work status and priority setting.
Maintain an understanding of current technologies, their trends, business strategies and capabilities, and their implications on the current environment.
Strong skills in setting, communicating, implementing, and achieving business objectives and goals through the direct management of others.
Leads in performing feasibility analysis considering technical, infrastructural, organizational and economic aspects to alternative solutions
Development:
Performs a Technical Lead role on assigned projects and ensures compliance with Project Management methodologies.
Leverage Scrum and Kanban Agile development practices.
Be hands-on and actively review code alongside the team, with time balanced between development, code review, and management.
Assist in building continuous integration systems.
Participate in architectural and code reviews
Directs technical aspects of operations related to client accounts or high severity issues
Participates in the evolution of company-level software best practices, standards, and policies
Defines objectives by analyzing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality
Works closely with developers and end-users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction
Collaborates with product owners, technical architects, and other software developers to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain web- and mobile-based applications
Provides thought-leadership as to emerging technologies and integrate them into business operations
Assists in the estimation and assessment of feasibility of solutions for upcoming projects
Participates in and promotes a positive, supportive, cooperative team environment.
Attends and participates in annual strategic planning meetings, country management meetings, staff meetings, training classes, and supervision.
Adheres to Policies and Procedures.
Adheres to eHealth Africa Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.
