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MakSPH METS Program HISTAC Positions: Software Developers

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The Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)-Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Support (METS) Program is a five-year (2020-2025) CDC funded Cooperative Agreement. The overall purpose of the program is to establish coordinated and effective national and district systems for management of strategic information for a robust HIV Program.

MakSPH-METS is also working as a Sub-Awardee to the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) on a multi country program entitled HQ Support of Improved Interoperable HIS towards HIV/AIDS and TB Control through Improved HIS Policy, Governance, Workforce Capacity and systems under PEPFAR (HISTAC). The program will provide technical assistance in areas of data base management, software development, case-based surveillance, HIS design and implementation.

POSITION SUMMARIES

MakSPH METS is therefore seeking to hire qualified individuals for the following position under
the HISTAC project:

Software Developer (3)

The Software Developer shall be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, maintaining, auditing and improving new and existing health information systems and project software. He/she shall be responsible to customize national health information systems and integrate biometric and other technology for patients tracking, monitoring and referral across service sites.

Qualifications and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in computer science and software engineering and Information systems. A minimum of five years’ experience in software development or working with health information systems.

Soft copies of the applications should be submitted as one PDF file to the following email address mets[at]musph.ac.ug by 5:00 pm on March 3, 2021.

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CoCIS CIPSD Online Short Courses Jul-Nov 2025

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CoCIS CIPSD Online Short Courses Jul-Nov 2025. College of Computing and Information Sciences (COS

Makerere University College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) is the main ICT Training, Research and Consultancy Centre in Makerere University. The College has six Academic departments comprising of the Department of Computer Science, Department of Networks, Department of Information Technology, Department of Information Systems, Department of Library and Information Sciences, and the Department of Records and Archives management.

In addition to the mainstream degree programmes, CoCIS has a specialized Centre for Innovations and Professional Skills Development CIPSD) which delivers state-of-the-art training in ICT e.g. the Cisco Networking Academy for Cisco related courses, the Microsoft IT Academy Program for Microsoft related courses, International Computer Driving License course, Oracle Certified Training centre for Oracle, Linux and Unix Training centre. The College is also an authorized Testing centre, operating under PearsonVUE and Kryterion.

Online courses offer a flexible way to learn new skills or gain knowledge from anywhere with an internet connection. Listed in the download below are the online courses currently offered at the Centre with their start dates, duration, and cost.

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Call For Registration: MSCE-Azure Cloud BootCamp

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MSCE-Azure Cloud BootCamp, 31st May & 1st June 2025, 9:00AM - 12:00PM.

The College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) welcomes you to the two-day intensive hands-on Azure Cloud Boot Camp 2025!

Event Details:

Date: 31st May & 1st June 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Agenda:

  • Azure fundamentals
  • Virtual Machines
  • Networking
  • Identity & Security
  • Exam Strategies

Elevate your credentials. Get exam-ready.

Whatsapp Barbara on 0752779964 for any queries.

The registration link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=LvPJtBfa7U2clc6do48l2Rl6ep3D1FxFiCETHieGxQ5UN1dLWlRFWExEMjc4NkpFMkZLOFI5M09VQi4u

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CoCIS CIPSD Tech Bootcamp for Tech Enthusiasts

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Participants attend a session in the Smart Classroom Facility, College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS). Block A, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS) is the main ICT Training, Research and Consultancy Centre in Makerere University. In addition to the mainstream degree programmes, CoCIS has a specialized Center for Innovations and Professional Skills Development (CIPSD) which delivers state-of-art training in ICT e.g. the Cisco Networking Academy for Cisco related courses, the Microsoft IT Academy Program for Microsoft related courses, International Computer Driving License course, Oracle Certified Training center for Oracle, Linux and Unix Training center. The College is also an authorized Testing center, operating under PearsonVUE and Kryterion.

The CIPSD Tech Bootcamp is open to all University STEM Students, IT Professionals and anyone who is passionate about Tech and Practical Computer Training.

Skills Courses & Registration Links

  1. Microsoft Azure: https://forms.gle/KtYqS5tUjkmX9PaS6
  2. Oracle 19C (Database): https://forms.gle/tyLveorJWCWBU2jh6
  3. Data Analysis: https://forms.gle/H63UP1EMMQBbg34ZA
  4. API Development: https://forms.gle/MDUeCfvkrZ5BK1MW6
  5. Machine Learning: https://forms.gle/R7B8168UM66GCUHj7
  6. Cyber Security Ops: https://forms.gle/gN7qDmBTAk999Cu69
  7. Graphics Design: https://forms.gle/eGxfK1ELoFAyS36y7
  8. Artificial Intelligence: https://forms.gle/YrMnqZM2PzUqFF1q9
  9. Embedded Systems Development: https://forms.gle/JjqSrLLTPZdv828aA
  10. Microsoft Office: https://forms.gle/V2Qc8XjRQWhpEEkEA

Contacts for detailed conversation

College of Computing & Information Sciences (CoCIS)
CIPSD (CIT Block A-Front Office | CIT Block B Level 5)
E-mail: psd.cis@mak.ac.ug
Tel: +256 753 200 013 | +256 752 779 964 | +256 752 373 023
URL: https://cocis.mak.ac.ug/cipsd/

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