Perhaps of interest to someone at Change.  I think we circulated an informal listing, but the job is now posted.

Bill

From: itechstaff-bounces@mailman2.u.washington.edu [mailto:itechstaff-bounces@mailman2.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of KAREN T. JOHNSON
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 1:27 PM
To: itechstaff@uw.edu
Subject: [ITECH] New Position - Software Implementation Specialist

Please forward to any of your contacts/colleagues
who may be able to identify qualified candidates or sources.

I-TECH has an outstanding opportunity for a Software Implementation Specialist.

The Software Implementation Specialist, under the direction of the Global Health Program Team Leader for Haiti and Côte d’Ivoire, will contribute to I-TECH’s projects on development and deployment of clinical informatics applications. These applications include the OpenELIS laboratory information system (LIS) and the iSanté electronic medical record (EMR) system, best-practice examples of open-source software projects aimed to reduce global health disparities by improving clinical and public health services in resource-limited countries.  I-TECH is partnering with respective local governments and funders to develop and support the LIS and EMR systems. The World Health Organization has named health information systems as a key building block for health systems strengthening in developing countries.  Accordingly, health informatics is a key program area in which I-TECH applies technical expertise from within University of Washington and within its country offices, to strengthen health systems in the countries where I-TECH works.

This is a full-time position based at the I-TECH offices in Seattle.  The Software Implementation Specialist job requires up to 10% travel to countries with inadequate public health and safety infrastructure.  Travelers must be prepared to follow the UW and US government recommended precautions and prophylaxis for disease.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information science, or a related field AND At least 2 years of experience as a software analyst or programmer (requirements analyst, technical analyst, functional analyst).

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: For complete details and to apply, please visit the University of Washington Human Resources Website -

https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szLocationID=88

Search for Requisition #76585.  This position closes on August 31, 2011.