Job Summary 

Lwala Community Alliance is seeking to employ a dedicated and skilled Junior Applications  Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and integration of digital health solutions  that enhance healthcare delivery. In this role, you will work with platforms such as CommCare,  Salesforce, eCHIS, OpenFN, Jira, Superset, Registry Systems, and CHT. Additionally, you will  contribute to integrating AI, machine learning models, FHIR servers, and ODKs to improve  system efficiency and functionality.

As part of LCA’s digital health team, you will help design and optimize technology-driven  interventions that support frontline health workers, improve data-driven decision-making, and  drive impactful health outcomes. This position is ideal for someone passionate about public  health, experienced in digital systems especially in resource-constrained settings and eager to  explore AI and machine learning applications in healthcare.

Key Responsibilities 

• Application Support & Maintenance:
  • Assist in configuring and maintaining digital health applications, including  CommCare, Salesforce, and eCHIS.
  • Support troubleshooting, resolving system issues, and maintaining high system  availability.
• Data Integration & Management:
  • Help integrate multiple data sources into systems like PowerBI, Superset, and  OpenFN for reporting and dashboards.
  • Collaborate to ensure consistent and high-quality data across platforms.
• Development & Implementation:
  • Assist in adapting and testing eCHIS for Lwala’s community health programs.
  • Support the integration of health machine models, FHIR servers, and ODK tools  into existing systems.
  • Participate in implementing open-source software and contribute to community  health systems like the Community Health Toolkit (CHT).
• AI and Machine Learning Integration:
  • Understand or be willing to learn AI, machine learning, and their applications in  health systems.
  • Assist in developing and integrating predictive health machine models into  Lwala’s technology stack.
• System Scalability:
  • Support the preparation of digital systems for scaling to new program areas.
  • Monitor and recommend improvements for system performance and scalability.
• Collaboration & Training:
  • Work with cross-functional teams, including Ministry of Health technical teams  and other partners, to align technology with program needs.
  • Provide training and technical support to users of digital systems, including ODK  implementations.

Qualifications & Experience 

Education: 

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, Statistics, or a related field.

Experience: 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a related role, such as software development,  database administration, or systems analysis.
• Exposure to health informatics, FHIR servers, or community-based health projects in  Kenya is an added advantage.

Technical Skills: 

• Basic knowledge of databases (e.g., CouchDB, PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with programming languages like JavaScript, ReactJS, or NodeJS. Experience with JSON, XLS forms, and tools like CommCare, OpenFN, and ODK. Knowledge of health technologies such as FHIR servers, predictive health machine  models, and AI tools is a strong plus.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, including AI, machine learning, eCHIS, PowerBI,  and Superset.