Fwd: [mhealth] Developer for Android Mobile Health Data Collection
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From: "ramesh...@ihrc.com" <ramesh...@ihrc.com>
Date: Aug 1, 2014 8:57 PM
Subject: [mhealth] Developer for Android Mobile Health Data Collection
To: "mHealth Working Group" <mhe...@my.ibpinitiative.org>
We are in need of an Open Source Developer for Android Mobile Data Collection position. Below is the position Description and how to apply. Please distribute as appropriate:
Open Source Developer for Android Mobile Data Collection Project
JOB TITLE: Mobile Data Collection System Developer (56754-0004-01)
POSITION LOCATION: CDC, Atlanta, GA
ANTICIPATED START DATE: As soon as possible
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: August 15, 2014
TRAVEL: None currently anticipated
IHRC, Inc. provides scientific, information management and administrative program support to Federal Agencies and Commercial customers. Our client, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), requires a talented and eager programmer/developer to engage with CDC staff to identify and address requirements for the development of a mobile data collection solution and to customize the Android client and configure server-side processes to meet those requirements. Candidates are encouraged to review the open source platform Open Data Kit (ODK, http://opendatakit.org) to familiarize themselves with the toolset that is currently being considered.
The selected candidate will support the informatics needs of CDC global health mission by:
- Providing programming support for the development and implementation of a modular data mobile collection system with standardized interfaces for surveys and field studies.
- Creating, designing, and testing the new data mobile collection system, including data aggregation, analysis, and reporting using open source programs.
- Assisting with the development of electronic tools for survey creation, management, and administration to include but not limited to the following:
- Form builder
- Navigation logic and branching
- Modular programming
- Scheduling capabilities
- Field validation / Entry constraints
- Repeating sub-structures
- Consolidation of relational data
- Data analyses tools for use during and after surveys
- Methodology for data backup and configuration management
- Working with CDC staff and partners to set up and administer required servers for deployment of surveys and management of survey data.
- Assisting with the upload of data mobile collection instruments to devices.
- Ensuring that the data mobile collection system is in compliance with government and industry standard security practices.
- Testing device compatibility with data collection instruments including battery life, GPS accuracy, camera, and other peripherals.
- Training and supporting CDC staff, international collaborators, visiting scientists and students.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
The Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria (DPDM), Center for Global Health (CGH), at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducts surveillance, investigations, and studies of parasitic diseases to develop effective methods for the prevention, control, and elimination of NTDs and malaria worldwide. DPDM works in partnership with federal regulatory agencies, state and local health departments, and other public and private organizations to strengthen regulations and policies for the prevention of parasitic diseases, to strengthen national surveillance and outbreak response systems, and to educate consumers and public health professionals.
DPDM regularly implements projects requiring field data collection or technical support to external partners for field data collection. Typically, as part of operational research or monitoring and evaluation programs, DPDM staff and partner organizations routinely implement public health surveys including household questionnaires and laboratory data collection using mobile devices to facilitate data entry, processing, and management to improve the accuracy of the data collected as existing paper-based approaches are inefficient and prone to error when compared to mobile phone based data collection methods.
More recently, DPDM has started to develop mobile data collections solutions with devices operating on Android Operating System (OS) and using software such as Open Data Kit (ODK) to develop their survey instruments. This position will support those efforts by providing technical expertise in close collaboration with CDC scientists. The long term goal is to develop a reusable enterprise mobile data collection framework that will simplify the process of initiating, developing, deploying, and managing field data collection by CDC programs and their collaborators.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
Master’s degree or equivalent experience within computer science or in public health with previous experience in computer programming, software development, and data analysis.
IHRC may exercise some flexibility in these requirements. Applicants who possess most of the required skills, but not all, should describe in their cover letter how they propose to acquire any missing skills.
Required Skills:
· Demonstrated experience in open source programming using Java and XML
· Ability to develop information systems for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
· Ability to administer server-side infrastructure for Java applications
· Ability to trouble-shoot and undertake self-directed learning
· Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities
· Ability to work as part of a team
Other desired skills:
1. Familiarity or experience with Open Data Kit (ODK) for design and deployment of survey tools, or experience developing Android apps that collect data for local and server/cloud storage.
2. Demonstrated experience with database development and administration
3. Familiarity with statistical analysis software.
4. Excellent organizational skills and the capacity to deliver on allocated tasks and respond in a timely manner to deadlines.
5. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
Other requirements:
Applicant must be United States Citizen or Permanent Resident or have authorization for employment in the United States.
Interested persons are encouraged to submit their resume and a cover letter clearly indicating how their qualifications and experience meet or exceed the position requirements. Indicate in the subject line of your email that you are applying for Position “Mobile Data Collection System Developer (56754-0004-01)”
SEND RESUME TO: res...@ihrc.com
IHRC, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
It is the policy of IHRC, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran or disability status and to take affirmative action in accordance with applicable laws and Executive Orders.
Thank you.
Ramesh Tasker, MBA, PMP
Director, Information Technology Business
IHRC, Inc.
2 Ravinia Dr., Ste 1750
Atlanta, GA 30346
Phone: (678) 615 3220, Ext 18
FAX: (770) 559-6352
E-mail: ramesh...@ihrc-inc.com
Web Address: www.ihrc-inc.com
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