Software Development National Consultant

The Health and Nutrition section in UNICEF has been supporting the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Iraq with digital transformation of various health platforms including CRVS and iSCM. One significant component of this transformation is the enhancement of the CRVS (Civil Registration and Vital Statistics) application, which is central to the digitalization of birth registration processes in Iraq. This system plays a critical role in ensuring that children and their caregivers are provided with legal recognition and the realization of universal birth registration. Also, the CRVS application is vital in enhancing immunization coverage by ensuring that all children, especially zero-dose children—those who have not received any vaccinations—are accurately identified and included in immunization programs. By streamlining birth registration and linking it to health services, this initiative facilitates quality improvement in addition to health system strengthening.

The Software Development Specialist consultant will be integral to the successful enhancement and maintenance of the CRVS and related systems. The consultant will be based at the Ministry of Health and responsible for providing ongoing technical support, performing in-depth system analyses, addressing any software issues, and ensuring that all enhancements align with the broader goals of the Ministry of Health and UNICEF’s digital transformation strategy.

Objective of this assignment is to enhance the functionality, performance, and security of the CRVS and iSCM by conducting comprehensive analyses, implementing strategic improvements, and providing technical support to ensure long-term sustainability.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Education:

• A University degree in Information Technology or related technology field.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

• Minimum 7 years of extensive experience in software
• development and system analysis
• Extensive experience with programming languages and frameworks, including C#, ASP.NET Core (latest versions), TypeScript, Next.js, CSS, and HTML.
• Proficiency in managing and optimizing databases, particularly MSSQL.
• Proficient in using Power BI for business analytics and reporting, including the integration of geographic maps for advanced data visualization.
• Hands-on experience with real-time system monitoring and alerting using tools such as Grafana, Kibana, and Prometheus.
• Skilled in managing web hosting environments, including experience with Windows Server, IIS, and nginx.
• Competence in designing responsive user interfaces using Tailwind CSS and Bootstrap.
• Familiarity with implementing visualization tools and managing codebases and visual assets using version control systems like Git.
• Experience in ensuring secure communication across services by implementing SSL/TLS certificates.
• Ability to efficiently manage cloud resources using cloud management platforms, ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness.

Source:  https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/576013