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Premier Hospital is a tertiary care facility situated in Mombasa City along Links Road in Nyali area. Since its inception in 2017, the hospital has experienced tremendous growth due to its operating philosophy which is anchored on compassion, care and competence. One of our key area of focus is customer experience. Qualified candidates are hereby invited to apply for the following exciting career opportunities.

Job Purpose

The overall purpose of this job is to undertake comprehensive Assistant ICT Manager as well as full stack development tasks, including analysis, design, coding, testing, and maintenance of software applications, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and in alignment with established protocols and the organization’s technology objectives.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Assist in overseeing hospital technological infrastructures and operations to ensure they adhere to the company policies and regulations.
  • Coding and development through writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code, Integrating M-PESA API, Barclays Bank PDQ API, SMART, LAB and SLADE
  • Analyzing requirements for customization, modify existing functionalities and develop new features, modules and reports as per project requirements.
  • Maintain, drive, supervise and implement robust technical standards, systems, and processes to ensure efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and solutions.
  • Develop and maintain robust and secure PHP-based applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
  • Implement user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, while adhering to best practices and design principles.
  • Utilize Laravel, jQuery, JSON, and other relevant technologies to build and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs.
  • Conduct thorough testing of applications to identify and resolve bugs, bottlenecks, and other performance issues.
  • Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards.
  • Quality assurance through conducting rigorous testing including unit, integration, and acceptance testing.

Minimum Requirements/ Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field from a recognized institution.
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Full stack Developer, with at least 3 years of experience in a busy hospital setting and
  • At least 1 years serving in supervisory position.
  • Extensive experience in PHP development for more than 3 years, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects.
  • Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Laravel, JSON, jQuery, APIs, and other relevant technologies related to PHP coding.
  • In-depth knowledge of database systems, data modeling, and SQL queries.
  • Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks and libraries.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills, with a customer-centric approach.

Core Competencies

  • Technical Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in PHP coding, as well as front-end development technologies, and the ability to apply this expertise to create high-quality applications.
  • Collaboration: Proven experience working in cross-functional teams, promoting effective communication and cooperation to achieve shared goals.
  • Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve complex technical challenges efficiently.
  • Innovation: A passion for exploring new technologies and finding innovative solutions to enhance healthcare systems.
  • Adaptability: Capable of handling dynamic work environments and adapting to changing project requirements.

As part of the selection process, we require candidates to showcase their coding skills through the following two methods:

Portfolio Review: Candidates will be asked to submit their portfolio, including links to previous projects, GitHub repositories, or any relevant code samples that demonstrate their expertise in PHP, Full stack development, and other related technologies. The portfolio will be evaluated based on code quality, project complexity, and innovative problem-solving.

Written Coding Exam: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person or virtual coding exam. The exam will consist of coding challenges that assess their ability to write clean, efficient, and scalable code. It will also evaluate their understanding of core programming concepts and best practices.

How To Apply

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job title on the email subject (ASSISTANT ICT MANAGER/ FULL STACK DEVELOPER), your current and expected remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to careers@premierhospital.org. The application should be received not later than 5.00pm on 31st December 2023. We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.