Roster for Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) – Senior Web Developer – (2403018)

Grade: No grade
Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 months
Job Posting: April 10, 2024, 6:26:22 AM
Closing Date: May 2, 2024, 12:59:00 AM
Primary Location: India-New Delhi
Other Locations: India-Bengaluru
Organization: SE_IND WR Office, India
Schedule: Full-time

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Overview of the Programme

The WHO India Country Office collaborates with the Government of India and relevant stakeholders within the framework of the collaborative Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) to actively support the development and implementation of national health policies, strategies, and plans. This aims at promoting access to and utilization of affordable and quality health services, along with improving financial protection against health-related risks.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare – Government of India (MoHFW), with WHO technical support, has developed and implemented a web-enabled, near real-time electronic information system called the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP). IHIP, an essential part of India’s National Digital Health Plan, serves as a single, centralized mechanism to integrate health information across various national programs and entities.

Underlying Values and Core Functions of WHO

WHO’s mandate revolves around six (6) leadership priorities, including advancing universal health coverage, addressing non-communicable diseases, and implementing the provisions of the International Health Regulations (2005). The South – East Asia Region (SEAR) of WHO comprises 11 countries, including India, and is guided by the common value of the highest attainable standard of health as a fundamental human right.

Mission of the WHO Country Office for India

The mission of WHO India is to improve the quality of life of the 1.3 billion people in India by supporting the government in various health initiatives, including disease prevention, promoting healthy lifestyles, and strengthening health systems for Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

The current vacancy aims to strengthen the IHIP IT team support to the MoHFW.

Description of Duties

The incumbent will provide technical guidance and support for day-to-day operations, maintenance, and all aspects of the application development and user credential management for Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) and related software modules. Key responsibilities include:

Providing technical guidance and support to the applications developer team
Designing, developing, and deploying IHIP applications
Tracking source code changes and following agile development processes
Overseeing security audit processes for IHIP applications
Supporting the transition and handover process to the MoH&FW

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education:

Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or Computer applications or any related field
Desirable: Postgraduate degree in computer science or related field

Experience:

Essential: Two years of design, development, and deployment of web applications using Java Spring Boot Technologies, with front-end technology Angular JS/Angular and PostgreSQL Database, along with mobile App development for Android using ionic Angular/React. Two years of experience in supporting and maintenance of Health Information Systems for government or similar requirements.
Desirable: Expertise in Front end technologies, experience in production support and maintenance of enterprise-level web applications, experience with Full Stack technology, API Integration, and mobile app development and publishing.

Competencies:

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment

Functional Skills and Knowledge:

Full stack JAVA/Angular developer
Excellent understanding of IHIP platform or similar health information platforms
Knowledge of popular data visualization software products
Ability to independently develop applications and deploy, maintain and manage change on Linux/Ubuntu Operating Systems

Language Skills:

Essential: Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and working knowledge of at least one other national language.

Remuneration: Monthly remuneration is INR 2,06,377 taxable as per Indian laws. Appointment will be through Special Services Agreement (SSA) extendable subject to satisfactory performance and continuing need for the function. The candidate could be posted anywhere in India as per project needs.

Additional Information

This Vacancy Notice may be used to fill similar positions at the same level. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Please note: This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station. Any extension of appointment would be subject to programmatic requirements, performance of the incumbent, and availability of funds.