We're excited you're interested in volunteering as a developer at Banda Health!

Developer Job Description

Overall responsibility

Contribute to the initial design, implementation, and deployment of an open-source, Java- and Web-based hospital management information system, as well as the subsequent ongoing development and maintenance of the Banda Health software for use at church health institutions in Kenya.

Key areas of responsibility

Design and implement new software to support clinical data gathering and hospital management
Gather requirements for new features from healthcare administrators and other system users
Maintain existing software (i.e. debugging, additional features)
Maintain of existing systems (including servers and networks)
Train, troubleshoot, and provide end-user support for installation sites

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of experience working with a team on enterprise Java software
Good systems analysis and software design skills
Experience with MySQL, including database server administration
Experience with server setup and maintenance (including networking)
Experience in a healthcare environment would be an asset
Experience with Spring, Hibernate, and HTML/CSS/JavaScript would be an asset

Reports to:

Lead Banda Health Developer

Work location

Preferably, developers should be based in or near Nairobi. Working remotely is considered on a case-by-case basis.

Length of assignment

For volunteers coming to work full-time on the project, a one-year minimum is expected, though longer is better. Special circumstances can be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Salary

Volunteer developers raise funds through SIM to cover their own expenses.

To apply, please contact the SIM office in your home country/region and enquire about PRF 8331.

Julie Vigil

Julie does whatever Steve asks her to do! In the early years before joining Banda Health, Julie put her passion for helping people through technology to use as an education-focused, data systems engineer. After spending a few years volunteering as an NGO Treasurer in Kenya, she returned to the USA and fine-tuned her passion to simply focus on adult learning.

Julie’s healthcare hero is the on-call ortho surgeon whose name she can’t remember, but whose skills saved her foot after a car accident.

Clinton Ingalia

Clinton is a software developer with in-depth experience in software design, development, implementation, and testing. In a nutshell, solving clients’ needs is his specialty. He graduated from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology with a bachelors in computer technology.

Clinton’s personal healthcare hero is all the doctors and nurses willing to work in low resource areas.

Michael Maina

Michael helps clinics get started with BandaGo. He joined Banda Health after gaining initial work experience in IT support and data management. He graduated from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology with a bachelors in mathematics and computer science.

Michael’s personal healthcare hero is Dominic Ngalo, a data analyst at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi.

Jeremy Ogembo

Jeremy is our on-the-ground man, making sure the pilot sites have what they need to use our software. He previously worked as a systems analyst and team lead after getting his bachelors degree in computer science at Africa Nazarene University.

Jeremy’s personal healthcare hero is Isabella Muturi, a nurse at AIC Marira Clinic in Kenya.

David Miner

David is fascinated by the intersection of people, systems and efficiency. He ensures that the non-medical, non-IT aspects of healthcare are taken care of in Banda Health’s solutions. His hope is to use his background in public health, strategic management and economic development to empower healthcare professionals across the developing world.

David’s personal healthcare heroes are the doctors, nurses and physical therapists in his own family.

Dr. Steve Letchford

Steve is the visionary behind Banda Health. After two decades working as a doctor and hospital administrator in Africa, he has stories that will convince even the biggest skeptic of the impact that IT can have on African healthcare.

Steve’s personal healthcare hero is Irene Mundia, a licensed practical nurse at Mushima Rural Health Centre in Zambia.

Kevin Chemjor

Kevin is a passionate data enthusiast. He ensures that Banda Health can tell a story through their data. His vision is to serve as a gatekeeper for Banda’s data so that stakeholders can understand data and use it to make strategic business decisions. He has a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Strathmore University.

Kevin’s personal healthcare hero is all the doctors and nurses giving it their all during the pandemic.

Kinya Kaunjuga

Kinya keeps all of the logistics working at Banda Health with 15 years of experience in the corporate and non-profit world and a lot of energy! A Texas A&M alum (Journalism and Economics), her laugh is infectious. She is passionate about expanding the global digital agenda to include social innovation in healthcare initiatives.

Kinya’s personal healthcare hero is Dr. Shelley Machuta, a Radiation Oncologist in Covington, GA.

Amy Sing

Amy is a strategist in the life sciences industry. She currently works for the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany as the Head of Segments Excellence. She previously held positions as the Head of the CEO office and Associate Director of Global Strategy. Amy also worked for McKinsey & Company and Booz & Company as a management consultant and had served a wide range of clients in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Nelly Kebeney

Nelly is our “concepts expert.” She ensures that all the necessary terms for our clinical modules are mapped and submitted to CIEL (concept dictionary). She’s a clinical epidemiologist with a master’s degree in epidemiology and disease control.

Nelly’s personal healthcare hero is Dr. Steve Letchford at Kijabe Hospital.

Kevin Burnett

Kevin is undoubtedly our most outgoing developer! Before joining Banda Health, he spent 5 years in software consulting, working as a developer and manager at Pariveda Solutions. He completed his bachelor’s in aerospace enginnering at the University of Texas.

Kevin’s personal healthcare hero is Kate B., a physical therapist at Evangel VVF Center in Jos, Nigeria.

Jessica Gierlichs

Jessica keeps the team organized. Whether it’s filing tax forms or preparing board reports, she makes sure it gets done on time! Before joining Banda Health, Jessica used her organization skills at a soccer start-up in Germany. She graduated from Yale University with a bachelor’s in Ethics, Politics and Economics and completed her master’s in International Relations at the Free University of Berlin.

Jessica’s personal healthcare hero is Jairos Fumpa, a cataract surgeon at Mukinge Mission Hospital in Zambia.

Andrew Moko

Andrew makes sure the Nairobi team stays on track. He may seem quiet, but don’t underestimate his passion and expertise when it comes to health technology. He’s worked with leading businesses both in Kenya and internationally.

Andrew’s personal healthcare hero is Benedetta, a cashier at AIC Marira Clinic in Kenya.

Wes Brown

Wes oversees all things technical. If you want a sneak peek at the roadmap, he’s your man! With 15 years of programming experience in the US private sector plus 5 years of technical consulting and team leadership, he definitely knows what he’s doing.

Wes’ personal healthcare heroes are the Christian medical missionaries working around the world.

We're excited you're interested in volunteering as a developer at Banda Health!

Developer Job Description

Overall responsibility

Key areas of responsibility

Qualifications

Reports to:

Work location

Length of assignment

Salary

To apply, please contact the SIM office in your home country/region and enquire about PRF 8331.

Solutions

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Banda Health is a registered 501(c)3 public charity (EIN: 81-3695611).
All US gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Banda Health is committed to financial accountability and transparency.
Take a look at our Financial Statements with Independent Accountants' Review Reports here.

Banda Health | PO Box 63674 | Colorado Springs, CO 80962-3674

© 2019 Banda Health. All Rights Reserved

We're excited you're interested in volunteering as a developer at Banda Health!

Developer Job Description

Overall responsibility

Key areas of responsibility

Qualifications

Reports to:

Work location

Length of assignment

Salary

To apply, please contact the SIM office in your home country/region and enquire about PRF 8331.

Solutions

About

Get Involved

Contact

Legal

Banda Health is a registered 501(c)3 public charity (EIN: 81-3695611).All US gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Banda Health is committed to financial accountability and transparency. Take a look at our Financial Statements with Independent Accountants' Review Reports here.

Banda Health | PO Box 63674 | Colorado Springs, CO 80962-3674

© 2019 Banda Health. All Rights Reserved

Banda Health is a registered 501(c)3 public charity (EIN: 81-3695611).
All US gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Banda Health is committed to financial accountability and transparency.
Take a look at our Financial Statements with Independent Accountants' Review Reports here.