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UW I-TECH hiring HIS Implementation Specialist
by Jan Flowers 25 May '12

25 May '12

I know Bill sent an announcement earlier this week about the two Java programmers we are looking for, but he didn't mention that we are also looking for a Health Information Implementation Specialist. This is to work on open source web-based software[1][2][3] to support global health with the University of Washington I-TECH[4][5]. The implementation specialist will gather and clarify requirements for HIS systems, write functional specifications, develop documentation, and perform some project management duties. The work is with international teams on projects for Haiti, Kenya, and Cote d'Ivoire. Opportunities for overseas travel, and for collaboration on posters and publications. Implementation Specialist: https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=… Java Programmers: https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=… - Jan Links: [1] OpenELIS Global - Laboratory Information System<http://sites.google.com/site/openelisglobal/> [3] iSante Electronic Medical Record System in Haiti<https://sites.google.com/site/isantehaiti/> [4] OpenMRS Electronic Medical Record<http://www.openmrs.org/> [5] UW I-TECH<http://www.go2itech.org/> [6] UW I-TECH Informatics Projects<http://www.go2itech.org/what-we-do/heath-systems-strengthening/informatics-…>

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Job: iHub Research Looking for Intern
by Yaw Anokwa 25 May '12

25 May '12

iHub is a coworking space and business incubator in Nairobi. They've doing a ton of exciting work (e.g., http://whiteafrican.com/2012/05/23/the-ihub-ux-lab-and-supercomputer-cluste…) and iHub Research (http://www.research.ihub.co.ke/pages/home.php) is a great example of their forward thinking approach. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Shikoh Gitau <shikoh.gitau(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, May 25, 2012 at 12:43 AM Subject: Looking for Research Intern Hi iHub_Research is looking for a Research Intern, If you have some research experience in innovation and technology : Please contact Jessica on : research(a)ihub.co.ke thanks shikoh -- Shikoh Gitau | Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu | shikoh.gitau(a)gmail.com |

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CSE and HCDE Technology for Developing Regions
by Nicola Dell 24 May '12

24 May '12

This week at Change we will be have presentations on three exciting projects that have been built by CSE and HCDE students in the Computing for Development capstone class over the last two quarters. Come and join us! What: CSE and HCDE technology for developing regions projects! When: Thursday, May 24 at 12 noon Where: The Allen Center, room CSE 203

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FW: [liberationtech-jobs] Fwd: USAID Mobile Solutions is Hiring!
by Melody Clark 24 May '12

24 May '12

From: liberationtech-jobs-bounces(a)lists.stanford.edu [mailto:liberationtech-jobs-bounces@lists.stanford.edu] On Behalf Of Katherine Maher Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 8:17 AM To: mobileactive-discuss(a)googlegroups.com; liberationtech-jobs(a)lists.stanford.edu; tech-ladymafia(a)googlegroups.com; fletcher-av-club Subject: [liberationtech-jobs] Fwd: USAID Mobile Solutions is Hiring! FYI. And as always, just the messenger. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Erin Mazursky <emazursky(a)gmail.com<mailto:emazursky@gmail.com>> Date: Thu, May 24, 2012 at 5:04 PM Subject: USAID Mobile Solutions is Hiring! To: truman-partners-list(a)trumanproject.org<mailto:truman-partners-list@trumanproject.org>, development-list(a)trumanproject.org<mailto:development-list@trumanproject.org> Hey folks, USAID mobile solutions is probably one of the coolest and most innovative shops at USAID. They're hiring! Please pass this along to anyone who may be interested. It's a short window, so hop to it! Just the messenger on this one. Erin *** Erin Mazursky | (404) 402-9541<tel:%28404%29%20402-9541> | emazursky(a)gmail.com<mailto:emazursky@gmail.com> | @emazursky<https://twitter.com/#!/emazursky> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Charley Johnson <charley.c.johnson(a)gmail.com<mailto:charley.c.johnson@gmail.com>> Date: Thu, May 24, 2012 at 10:30 AM Subject: Work With Me! USAID Mobile Solutions is Hiring! To: Charley Johnson <charley.c.johnson(a)gmail.com<mailto:charley.c.johnson@gmail.com>> Hi All, I hope this note finds you well. The Mobile Solutions team at USAID is hiring! There will be a few more positions posted in the next few days, but two are already open. The first is a knowledge management/communications specialist position and the second is a program specialist position. I'm happy to answer any questions you have about these gigs-the quick and dirty is that our team works to scale mobile money platforms, increase access and uptake of mobile broadband, and catalyze the use of mobile data collection services for M&E. Most important thing to know is that the openings close next Friday, so if you're interested, please apply ASAP. http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/317021200 http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316996600 Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions and do pass these along to anyone you think might be interested! Charley -- Katherine R. Maher +1.203.858.7316 katherine.maher(a)gmail.com<mailto:katherine.maher@gmail.com> @krmaher

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AFI social innovation growth prize
by Ed Cutrell 23 May '12

23 May '12

FYI- This is India-specific, but if you know of any new-ish social innovators doing cool stuff in India, please do send this along to them. Six month competition for using tech to grow social enterprises with cash and business service prizes. http://www.changemakers.com/community/afi Deadline for signing up is June 1, so not a lot of time left. Happy to answer any questions or connect to the right people to answer them! Best, ed

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Job: UNICEF Zimbabwe hiring ICT4D Software Consultant
by Yaw Anokwa 23 May '12

23 May '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Consultancy Notice No. Zim/2012:06, Technology for Development (T4D) IT – Software Consultant Objective(s) To support the set up and roll out of Technology for Development initiatives aimed at real time data collection. Methodology & Expected Output Working under the direct guidance and supervision of the Chief of Social Policy and in collaboration with the IT Manager and the Communications Section within UNICEF, the T4D Specialist will add a technology, development and innovation capacity to the ZCO to develop and support IT platform for three prototype projects over an 11-month period. Summary of Deliverables Development of Real-time Systems for Programme monitoring and children’s participation. Development of appropriate technology to address identified needs for children with disabilities – such as “hard of hearing” Analyze software requirements and develop paper prototypes Develop software both independently and as team leader using agile methodology Analyze and comment on software partners’ code, on both a technical and a strategic level Develop and implement software and technology innovations on a national scale (understanding constraints of working with various partners, but also the strengths of representing an international organization) Set-up and administer servers, networks and mobile gateways Details at https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2MOYuEQmsblcGxuOTF3emc1bHM/edit

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Job Opening(s) for EMR, Lab systems work in resource poor settings
by Bill Lober 23 May '12

23 May '12

These two staff positions involve OpenMRS, OpenELIS, and similar systems. https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=… For this already part of the UW community, there are additional possibilities for student/RA positions. Bill

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Fwd: USENIX/ACM NSDR '12 Early Bird Registration Deadline Extended!
by Yaw Anokwa 22 May '12

22 May '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Brian Noble <brian.noble(a)usenix.org> Date: Tue, May 22, 2012 at 6:00 AM Subject: USENIX/ACM NSDR '12 Early Bird Registration Deadline Extended! To: "yanokwagmail.com" <yanokwa(a)gmail.com> <http://s.usenix.org/acton/ct/2452/s-000c-1205/Bct/l-0023/l-0023:15f/ct0_0/1> Dear Colleague, The early bird deadline has been extended! Join us in Boston, MA, on June 15, 2012, for the *6th USENIX/ACM Workshop on Networked Systems for Developing Regions (NSDR '12)*. *Register<http://s.usenix.org/acton/ct/2452/s-000c-1205/Bct/l-0023/l-0023:15f/ct1_0/1>by Tuesday **, May 29, 2012*, for the greatest savings. NSDR ‘12 will provide a venue for researchers to propose and discuss ideas concerning the design, implementation, and evaluation of new computing and communications technologies to support the sustainable development of developing regions. NSDR ‘12 specifically focuses on the technical networking and systems research challenges that arise in the design, implementation, and deployment of new computing solutions appropriate for developing regions. The program includes: - Keynote Address from Dr. Richard Fletcher, National Center for Homeless Veterans - Presentations on tracking water distribution through simple human observation, deploying broadband networks in rural Haiti, and managing traffic in countries with few observable traffic rules Check out the full program<http://s.usenix.org/acton/ct/2452/s-000c-1205/Bct/l-0023/l-0023:15f/ct2_0/1> ! Because NSDR '12 is part of USENIX Federated Conferences Week<http://s.usenix.org/acton/ct/2452/s-000c-1205/Bct/l-0023/l-0023:15f/ct3_0/1>you can create your own conference experience. Your daily registration gets you into all the events happening that day: talks, workshops--you name it. Plus, registration packages offer expanded discounts: the more days you attend, the more you save! We look forward to seeing you in Boston! Kameswari Chebrolu, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay Brian Noble, University of Michigan NSDR '12 Program Co-Chairs nsdr12chairs(a)usenix.org --------------------------------- *6th USENIX/ACM Workshop on Networked Systems for Developing Regions* *(NSDR '12<http://s.usenix.org/acton/ct/2452/s-000c-1205/Bct/l-0023/l-0023:15f/ct0_1/1> *) June 15, 2012 Boston, MA *Early Bird Registration Deadline: May 29, 2012* --------------------------------- * * About this mailing list: USENIX never shares, sells, rents, or exchanges email addresses of its members or conference attendees. We would like to continue sending you occasional email announcements like this one. However, if you no longer want to receive emails from USENIX, please click the link below. Click here to opt out<http://s.usenix.org/acton/rif/2452/s-000c-1205/-/l-0023:15f/l-0023/zout> If you have any questions about the mailing list, please send email to office(a)usenix.org. We may also be reached via postal mail at: USENIX Association 2560 9th Street, Suite 215 Berkeley CA 94710

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Job: Front-end Engineer for Awaaz.De
by Yaw Anokwa 22 May '12

22 May '12

Awaaz.De ("Give your voice") is a research-backed, revenue generating application currently reaching tens of thousands through hundreds of thousands of phone calls. Awaaz.De facilitates information sharing amongst groups through interactive voice message boards, voice broadcasts, and voice surveys, all available through normal phone numbers. Organizations across India use Awaaz.De to communicate with customers or beneficiaries who lack Internet and require a richer way to engage than text. More at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceO_zWwlZf4. Awaaz.De was founded by Neil Patel (PhD in CS from Stanford) and Tapan Parikh (Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley). Both are awesome people to work with and have been great supporters of UW Change. Front-end Engineer Responsibilities • Drive the design and development of our web and smartphone-based interfaces; own what the user sees and have a strong voice on how to create the best possible user experience. • Architect server and client-side systems using the Django framework • Make UI and UX decisions, including layout. • Integrate with the rest of social web through apps and APIs • Stay up-to-date with technologies so you can suggest new coding practices, recommend architecture changes and optimize scalability. http://angel.co/awaaz-de/recruiting/3369

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e/merge 2012: Final Call for Proposals
by Dr. Baba Kofi Weusijana 22 May '12

22 May '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Tony Carr <Tony.Carr(a)uct.ac.za> Date: Mon, May 21, 2012 at 6:10 AM Subject: [Emerge-l] e/merge 2012: Final Call for Proposals To: emerge-l(a)lists.uct.ac.za Dear colleagues, This is the final call for proposals for presentations, panels and workshops for the e/merge 2012 online conference which will be live from 9th to 20th July. We invite proposals in the form of abstracts of up to 500 words by Friday 8th June 2012. All proposals should be sent by e-mail to proposals(a)emerge2012.net. Authors will be eligible to submit final papers after e/merge for a special issue of the African Journal of Information Systems. e/merge 2012: Open to Change focuses primarily on how the use of educational technology in African universities is responding to (and sometimes anticipating) profound changes in the environment experienced by university management, educational technologists, educators and students. We will also consider proposals relating to emerging practices in educational technology use globally and to the effective use of educational technology in primary and secondary education in Africa. Proposals from colleagues in other regions are most welcome. Please circulate this call to all potentially interested colleagues through your mailing lists, websites, blogs and social networks. Best wishes :) Tony Carr Contact Details Conference website: http://emerge2012.net General Inquiries: info(a)emerge2012.net Proposals: proposals(a)emerge2012.net Tony Carr Staff Development and Curriculum Projects Coordinator Centre for Educational Technology University of Cape Town phone: +27216505033 e-mail: tony.carr(a)uct.ac.za Please note that as of 15th August 2011 Stephen Marquard is the Acting Director of CET. He can be contacted directly on stephen.marquard(a)uct.ac.za . ### UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN This e-mail is subject to the UCT ICT policies and e-mail disclaimer published on our website at http://www.uct.ac.za/about/policies/emaildisclaimer/ or obtainable from +27 21 650 9111. This e-mail is intended only for the person(s) to whom it is addressed. If the e-mail has reached you in error, please notify the author. If you are not the intended recipient of the e-mail you may not use, disclose, copy, redirect or print the content. If this e-mail is not related to the business of UCT it is sent by the sender in the sender's individual capacity. ### _______________________________________________ This is a low traffic announcement list and all replies go to the list owner Emerge-l mailing list Emerge-l(a)lists.uct.ac.za https://lists.uct.ac.za/mailman/listinfo/emerge-l

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