MSH Consultant - Oracle Certified Developer job at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
About the Organization
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a global nonprofit advisory organization that provides governments, health organizations, and the private sector with the strategies, tools, and management support to effectively and efficiently deliver high-functioning health systems.
Job Description
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international non-governmental organization working to strengthen health systems and services worldwide: to save lives and improve their health by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. In Uganda Management Sciences for Health is implementing USAID funded activities that include the Strengthening Supply Chain Systems (SSCS) Activity
With United States Agency for International Development (USAID) support. National Medical Stores (NMS) in Uganda implemented the NMS+ERP over five years (November 2018 November 2023). The project focused on systems development for digitizing the NMS internal processes. However, during this implementation time, and being a new system, unresolved tasks have been documented affecting the full implementation of the NMS+ERP.
As a result, with funding from USAID, the USAID Strengthening Supply Chain Systems (SSCS) Activity under Management Sciences for Health (MSH). onboarded Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on-boarded and worked with National Medical Stores to develop an inception report detailing the level of effort required to translate the user stories listed in the issues backlog into system features, the level of effort required to build such system features, the testing methodology that will be used to test such new features to align with the definition of work to be done as listed in the issues backlog per task/feature and the deployment protocols. This is aimed at enhancing the ERP functionality.
Developer or a consultancy firm with the stated qualifications to work along with the NMS ICT designated officer in Uganda to execute tasks and the associated sub-tasks for the NMS Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) enhancements in line with the agreed-upon level of effort (LOE) defined deliverables, implementation method, agile testing principle, scope and definition of work to be done as described in the inception report. Where applicable, the consultant shall work with the other consultants in consultations with the NMS ICT.
%20(1).png)
Duties and Responsibilities
To complete NMS+ERP tasks that were requested by user departments
To implement new NMS+ ERP tasks that were requested by user departments but not addressed in the previous implementation.
To resolve issues resulting from the existing NMS+ ERP modules as raised by were raised by different user departments through tickets.
To integrate the NMS+ ERP to priority government-approved systems enabling visibility of the supply chain by the stakeholders within the limits of their respective mandates.
%20(1).png)
Qualification, Experiences and Competencies
Education:
Bachelor's Degree:
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is typically required.
Advanced Degree (Preferred):
A master’s degree in a relevant field can be an advantage.
Certifications:
Oracle Certification:
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Oracle Certified Expert (OCE) certification specific to Oracle Database, Oracle PL/SQL, or Oracle Application Development.
Experience:
Relevant Experience:
Significant experience (typically 5-10 years) in Oracle development, including designing, developing, and deploying Oracle-based applications.
Consulting Experience:
Experience working in a consulting role, preferably in a similar industry or with similar clients.
Project Management:
Experience managing and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
Technical Skills:
Oracle Technologies:
Proficiency in Oracle Database, Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle Forms and Reports.
Knowledge of Oracle APEX (Application Express) and Oracle E-Business Suite is advantageous.
Software Development:
Strong skills in software development methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
System Integration:
Experience integrating Oracle applications with other enterprise systems.
Problem-solving:
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve technical issues.
Performance Tuning:
Expertise in performance tuning and optimization of Oracle applications.
How to Apply
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Are you interested? Click the "APPLY" button below to submit your application.
.png)
Related Job Postings
%20(1).png)