The USAID-funded
project, Linkages Across the Continuum of HIV Services for Key Populations
Affected by HIV (LINKAGES), under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS
Relief (PEPFAR) program is implemented by FHI 360 in partnership with Pact,
IntraHealth International and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
and conducts a range of activities to reduce HIV transmission among key
populations (KP) — sex workers, men who have sex with men, transgender persons
and people who inject drugs — and improve their enrollment and retention in
care and treatment across the HIV cascade. LINKAGES will accelerate the ability
of governments, key population leaders, organizations working with key
populations, and private-sector providers to plan and implement services that
reduce HIV transmission among key populations and their sexual partners and
extend the lives of those already living with HIV. The key elements of the FHI
360-led team’s strategic and technical approach are:
1. Identifying key
populations and locales and comprehensively assessing risk,
2. Diagnosing “leaks” and
revealing access barriers within the HIV services cascade,
3. Scaling up “what works”
while innovating to ensure the most strategic use of resources and access to
newly emerging technologies,
4. Addressing structural
barriers and transforming local KP organizations,
5. Ensuring interventions
are sustainable over the long term, and
6. Supporting the
mainstreaming of human rights, gender and competency and capacity development.
As part of the ultimate
goal 3, Scaling up “what works” while
innovating to ensure the most strategic use of resources and access to newly
emerging technologies, LINKAGES plans to develop two software/application.
The first one is for Community Outreach Management System (COMS) and the second
one is for Technical Assistances Activity Record and Tracking (TRACY).
SCOPE
OF WORK
Accurate
and reliable data is required by organizations planning, implementing,
monitoring and funding the HIV response in Indonesia. Many activities are
carried out by non-government organizations (NGOs) in HIV prevention, care and
support, and in referral to HIV testing, ART and other forms of medical
assistance, for key populations (KPs). HIV Data interoperability in Indonesia
today is similarly like Banking Concept Before 1990 (prior to ATM Link was
Launched). It can imagine how is the world if banking system database still in
stand-alone condition. Unfortunately, data exchange mechanism in several
institutions, department and government did not adopt ATM Link system yet. Lack of interoperability is a main driver of
inefficiency and has impacted the timely availability of data. This is
happening in most of government organization for data management system, for
example in Jakarta Province Aids Commission, PAC had a JAIS (Jakarta Aids
Information system) but it is still stand alone and have very limited data
parameter to analysis.
Since
Linkages Promote that Government organization (like PAC with JAIS) should have
a Data Bank System as solution utilizes the power of ATM technology, it Will
require that the LINKAGES support on development of a new backend database for
JAIS. Alpha version of database already developed by Linkages and now need to
be expended to beta version. This beta version of new system will enable CSOs
to submit data directly into JAIS. It is meant as an interim solution, and will
eventually no longer be necessary for most CSOs once they have a functional
client management database that is fully interoperable with JAIS.
Base on
this requirement, Linkages will be recruited a short term consultant to develop
form and link to database (new JAIS backend). During the assignment Incumbent
also modified the JAIS Backend application for CSO Desktop application (client
management database), installed locally in CSO computer, promote new form among
relevant CSOs, develop training materials on using new form, together with
Linkages team, consultant also will conduct a Training for CSOs on how to use
the form.
GOAL
- Develop/Upgrade of JAIS
Backend application from Alpha Version to Beta 1.0 Version
- Develop of client
management database application (Beta 1.0 Version), install and test in CSO
level
TECHNICAL
COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
ü Individual/team
or Firm with Seven years of experience as a software engineer; demonstrated
success in developing a variety of software systems while taking on increasing
responsibility for analysis, design, implementation and task deployment (with
significant individual contribution as a programmer)
ü Advance
in Open source platform (high desired in PHP Code Ignitor programming)
ü Proven
experience in solving challenging technical problems and supporting multiple
projects and objectives simultaneously and efficiently.
ü
Seven years of experience developing data-driven applications
utilizing significant relational database engines as part of the overall
application architecture (experience with any or all of the following programs
is highly desirable: MySQL, as well as SQL Server).
ü
Proficiency in developing and troubleshooting complex software
systems that run in mixed environments including Linux, Unix and/or Windows on
desktop, server, tablet, and mobile systems.
ü
Previous experience configuring and using any or all of the
following is highly desirable:
Ø Web services APIs through
web services
Ø Writing scalable, globally
distributed applications
Ø UI and human-computer
interaction design
Ø Enterprise application
integration;
ü
Content Management and Learning Management System exposure highly
desirable.
ü Experience
and familiarity with test-driven development, software development methodology
and release processes, document requirements and specifications.
ü
Experience with development of software application for
the medical or veterinary field is desirable.
ü
Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent shall work under the overall
supervision of the LINKAGES Country Representative, ICT Technical Adviser,
CD&PE team, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Adviser and or another
LINKAGES Team. Furthermore, the incumbent will work in close collaboration with
the ICT Advisor and CD&PE team, The IT Programmer will be a skilled and
experienced software developer responsible for the detailed design,
implementation, and testing of subsystems and system components in complex,
multivendor, multi-platform environments. Specific
responsibilities for COMS IT Programmer will include:
ü
Develop a variety of software subsystems and components (complex,
multi-vendor, multi-platform environments) including modules for spatial
analysis, based on provided specifications for an information system to monitor
real time HIV cascade and data visualization including value chain information.
ü
Analyze, design and coordinate the development of software systems
for outreach (including mapping modules) in an independent language which
focuses on system performance and a more cost effective product, using advanced
technology such as a cloud-based system with synchronization or a
distributed-system with limited resources while being adaptable to different
programming languages;
ü
Analyze current application programs (Alpha Version) including
their performance, troubleshoot problems and design solutions including
reviewing and repairing legacy code;
ü
Analyze system specifications and translate system requirements
and components into task specifications for the software engineer within the
context of the larger system and project; as Required.
ü
Write, edit, and debug new computer programs for assigned
projects, including necessary records and desired output.
ü
Migrate and integrate existing EPIINFO program data and other
relevant intervention data into an integrated COMS database system to feed into
a comprehensive flow information platform;
ü
Test new programs to ensure that logic and syntax are correct,
program results are accurate while responding promptly and professionally to
bug reports resulting in easy-to-use products;
ü
Document code consistently throughout the development process by
listing a description of the program, special instructions, and any changes
made in database tables on the procedural, modular and database level as
needed.
ü
Provide source code of all database programs developed and a
backup copy of all functional database applications on an external hard drive
to LINKAGES ICT technical Advisor;
A.
Activities:
1.
Two (2) days:
a) Discuss with ICT technical advisor, M&E Advisor
and or other staff on the list of feedback and proposed features of JAIS
Backend and or Client Management database.
b) Compile all agreed upon modifications and new features
into a design plan completed with a timeline.
2. Forty (40) days:
a) Develop and modify (if needed) the JAIS Backend and or
Client Management database application with reference to the requirements agreed
upon by LINKAGES team.
b) Present the Alpha version of the application, focusing
on the new key features, to LINKAGES team for approval.
c) Conduct quality and performance tests and fixes with
ICT technical advisor.
d) Develop finalization and delivery of the features
(Beta 1.0 version).
e) Present the Beta version of the application, focusing
on the new key features, to LINKAGES for approval.
3. Three (3) days:
a) Refine the Beta version base on input from ICT
technical advisor, M&E Advisor and or other staff on the list of feedback
b) Conduct final quality testing
c) Final Report
B.
Expected Output:
a) Data Compilation, verification and migration from EPIINFO database
to JAIS Backend and or Client Management database.
b) A Beta Version of web-based
database application for Jakarta Aids Information System (JAIS)
c) A Beta Version of Client
Management database application for CSO
d) Manual Book
CONSULTANCY
LOCATION AND TRAVEL
The
consultancy will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia. No travel required
PERIOD
OF PERFORMANCE
June 25st 2016 to 30 August 2016 with approximate total 45 days. Individual Consultant can claim invoice per month based
on actual days of work in a month and for Consulting Firm, Linkages will be
providing 50% down Payment and they only can submit invoice for final payment after
final report has approved by ICT Advisor.
REMUNERATION
AND EXPENSES
Individual/team consultant will be paid on daily basis.
Payment will be made monthly after the successful deliverable completion
and approval of tasks assigned during that month. Consulting firm will be paid as their quotation
price stated on the contract.
How to Apply
The consultant
(individual/team and or Consulting firm sent a confirmation letter to recruitfhi360@gmail.com latest by June 23rd, 2016 and we will send you “Design
Architecture system” base on the position your applying for.
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