Job Description

Senior Software Developer / Full-Stack Developer

Location: Namibia
Level: Senior
Reports to: Technical Lead- Health Information System & Digital Health

The Senior Software Developer plays a critical role in
building and scaling digital health platforms that serve Namibia’s national
health information ecosystem. This role is responsible for the end-to-end
development of robust, user-friendly systems—including The Digital Community
System—ensuring adherence to global best practices and national standards.
The developer will lead full-stack software design, contribute to architectural
decisions, and ensure applications are secure, responsive, and maintainable.
The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who thrives in collaborative,
cross-functional teams working in a mission-driven environment.

Key
Responsibilities:
-Lead the design, development, and optimization of frontend and backend components across key digital health platforms.
-Customize and extend core applications to reflect local workflows, user feedback, and policy requirements.
-Collaborate closely with business analysts, data teams, MoHSS stakeholders and Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) to deliver high-impact solutions.
-Conduct regular code reviews, implement software
versioning, and maintain high standards of documentation and quality
assurance.
-Mentor junior developers and contribute to capacity building within the Ministry of Health and partners.
-Ensure cross-platform security, responsiveness, and performance optimization.
-Implement features that support offline-first operation, background syncing, and local data storage in rural and remote environments.
-Ensure all integrations comply with national interoperability frameworks and international standards (e.g., Nam-X, HL7 FHIR, OpenHIE, IHE profiles).
-Maintain backend services and data models that ensure timely and accurate data exchange between systems.
-Participate in user testing and field pilots, refining the application based on frontline feedback.
-Maintain system technical documentation and support training efforts for local development teams and end users.
-Facilitate real-time and batch data exchange between current and planned EMRs, EDT, DHIS2, and other systems.
-Lead the integration of legacy systems with
modern digital health platforms, identifying and resolving compatibility
issues.

Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science,
Software Engineering, or related field.
-Minimum 5 years
of software development experience, preferably in health information
systems.
-Proficiency in
JavaScript, Angular/React, Node.js, Java, or similar technologies.
-Experience
working with DHIS2, OpenMRS, or similar platforms is preferred.
-Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, Git, CI/CD
pipelines.
-Familiarity with offline-first design and health
system apps preferred.
-Strong communication skills and user-centered design orientation.
-Must be legally authorized to work in Namibia and provide proof of work eligibility upon request.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.