Application Manager - OpenMRS

Education:

• Tertiary degree in computer sciences, information systems, engineering or related field
  
• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification
  
• Project management certification (PMP, PMI, Hermès, ...).
  

Experience:

Essential:

• Proven experience as an Application Manager - OpenMRS overseeing release management processes.
  
• Extensive experience leading OpenMRS version 3 integration and development projects.
  
• Proficient in a wide range of technologies across various roles, including developer, technical lead, and test manager.
  
• Experience in development (web, mobile), scripting (Python, shell, etc.), and data management (SQL, reporting tools).
  

Desired:

• Experience in an international environment is a plus
  

Languages:

• Essential: Advanced level of English, both written and spoken.
  
• Desired: Other MSF working language such as French / Arabic is a bonus.
  

Knowledge & Expertise

• Comprehensive understanding of IT concepts including architecture, customized and off-the-shelf business solutions, IT organization, infrastructure, and technologies.
  
• Solid understanding of medical concepts.
  
• Proficiency in OpenMRS installation, configuration, parameterization, and development.
  
• Ability to analyze and document processes and systems effectively.
  

• Manage OpenMRS3 instances through their entire lifecycle.
  
• Provide support to end users by analysing reported incidents and proposing effective solutions.
  
• Automate and develop scripts when necessary to optimize processes.
  
• Gain a thorough understanding of business requirements, project stakes, benefits, constraints, and interdependencies.
  
• Coordinate communication with all areas and stakeholders of the organization impacted by the application lifecycle.
  
• Manage suppliers and ensure effective collaboration with them.
  
• Define deployment plans based on priorities, allocate tasks within the team, supervise daily efforts, identify resource needs, and conduct quality reviews.
  
• Report functional, quality, or timeline issues appropriately.
  
• Ensure coherence and good cooperation within the project team.
  
• Ensure full compliance with methodology, tools, and standards.
  
• Actively propose improvements if necessary.
  
• Produce comprehensive documentation and formal reports to ensure traceability of activities and decisions.