Health Informatics Advisor (Temp) Full Time

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is implementing digital health solutions to support HIV/AIDS care and treatment, as well as broader public health programs. As part of ongoing system improvements and program expansion, Jhpiego seeks personnel to implement a series of technical enhancements, refinements, and compliance updates for its mobile and web-based health applications.

Responsibilities

Software Development and Training

• Implement mobile app changes collated from state visits
• Update the app’s Machine Learning risk score model implementation.
• Improve the app’s feedback loop during sync operations.
• Implement client historical risk score view.
• Disable monthly in-app pulse surveys as mandated by IRB.
• Switch to modular architecture to enable future expansion to other disease areas.
• Implement accessibility features in the mobile application.
• Implement in-app push notifications.

Deliverables

• Implemented changes and bug fixes identified in deployed states.
• Modularized codebase supporting plug-and-play modules for new disease areas (e.g., TB, MNCH) with architecture documentation.
• Functional accessibility settings (e.g., font scaling, screen reader support, colour contrast), user documentation.
• Integrated and tested risk score model based on revised ML algorithms. Model documentation and code.
• UI component and backend logic for historical risk trends per client.
• Configured Firebase Cloud Messaging (or equivalent), notification service, and UI integration.
• Enhanced user notifications during sync (e.g., progress, success/failure messages, retry logic).
• Surveys deactivated or removed, updated source code and documentation.
• Revised data collection, use, and privacy documentation submitted to IRB.
• State teams trained on the use of the Client Management app.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Health Informatics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in digital health system development.
• Proven experience with:
  • Android app development (Jetpack Compose, Kotlin)
  • Backend development (e.g., Spring Boot, Node.js)
  • Machine learning model integration
  • Modular software architecture
  • Push notification frameworks (e.g., FCM)
  • Accessibility standards (WCAG)
  • Familiarity with IRB processes and data ethics in health systems.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.

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