Background

NEST360 is a multi-country alliance committed to reducing neonatal mortality through innovative technologies and health systems strengthening. With new funding from the Beginnings Fund, the program is expanding its proven quality improvement (QI) strategies to include maternal health, ensuring integrated care for mothers and newborns. In Malawi, NEST360, implemented by Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), continues to support the Ministry of Health (MoH) by scaling up lifesaving maternal and newborn interventions. This includes deploying innovative technologies, strengthening clinical and technical capacity, and establishing a sustainable supply chain and distribution network. The Beginnings Fund focuses on enhancing maternal and newborn care at secondary and tertiary healthcare levels in Malawi, with extension to immediate newborn care at Primary level BeMONC sites.

To drive this mission, KUHeS NEST360/BEGINNINGS FUND intends to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of ICT Specialist.

POSITION DETAILS

Department : ICT Specialist – NEST360 Malawi

Location : Lilongwe, Malawi

Reports to : NEST360 Malawi Country Director

Contract Type : 1 year Fixed-Term (renewable on availability of funding)

JOB SUMMARY

The ICT Specialist / Developer will lead the technical integration, optimization, and long-term sustainability of neonatal data systems within Malawi’s national health architecture. This role is pivotal in connecting REDCap-based neonatal data with existing Government of Malawi systems, particularly the Malawi Health Information System (MAHIS), and ensuring a seamless, government-led transition of ICT assets and capabilities. The ICT Specialist will not only drive system development and performance but also serve as a technical mentor to government ICT teams, embedding knowledge and best practices to guarantee system continuity beyond the program’s lifecycle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

System Architecture & Development

Lead the end-to-end design, development, testing, deployment, and iterative improvement of neonatal data systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with national health priorities.

System Integration & Migration

Oversee the migration and replication of neonatal data platforms onto Government of Malawi ICT infrastructure, ensuring full interoperability with national systems including DHIS2 and MAHIS.

Technical Leadership & Capacity Building

Provide expert technical direction and hands-on mentorship to government ICT teams, facilitating structured knowledge transfer and strengthening in-country ownership of digital health assets.

Data Security & Reliability

Implement and uphold robust data governance, security protocols, and system reliability standards to safeguard patient information and ensure uninterrupted service delivery.

User Support & Optimization

Support national and district-level users through responsive troubleshooting, and continuous system optimization to enhance usability and impact.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education & Certifications:

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.

Professional Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in full-stack or backend development, with demonstrable experience in health information systems or large-scale data platforms.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Technical Competencies:

• Strong proficiency in Java, React, SQL, and Android application
• Hands-on experience with REDCap system configuration, customization, and API integration.
• Proven track record of integrating disparate systems and managing data migration in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Familiarity with DHIS2 is a
• MAHIS is highly

Core Skills

• Exceptional project management and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate technical requirements into actionable deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with experience working in cross-cultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in English and Chichewa (written and spoken) is

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES

Prior experience working with the Government of Malawi or on donor-funded health programs in Malawi or the region will be considered a strong

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, testing, deployment, and iterative improvement of neonatal data systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with national health priorities.
• Oversee the migration and replication of neonatal data platforms onto Government of Malawi ICT infrastructure, ensuring full interoperability with national systems including DHIS2 and MAHIS.
• Provide expert technical direction and hands-on mentorship to government ICT teams, facilitating structured knowledge transfer and strengthening in-country ownership of digital health assets.
• Implement and uphold robust data governance, security protocols, and system reliability standards to safeguard patient information and ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
• Support national and district-level users through responsive troubleshooting, and continuous system optimization to enhance usability and impact.

• Strong proficiency in Java, React, SQL, and Android application
• Hands-on experience with REDCap system configuration, customization, and API integration.
• Proven track record of integrating disparate systems and managing data migration in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Familiarity with DHIS2
• MAHIS
• Exceptional project management and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate technical requirements into actionable deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with experience working in cross-cultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in English and Chichewa (written and spoken)

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in full-stack or backend development, with demonstrable experience in health information systems or large-scale data platforms.