Computer Programmer, DOS LEAP Global - Philippines

ZemiTek LLC•Washington, DC

10h

About The Position

A robust and agile supply chain is a cornerstone of the America First Global Health Strategy, ensuring the availability, quality, and rapid deployment of essential health commodities such as diagnostics, vaccines, and treatments. These capabilities are critical for preventing avoidable epidemics, detecting emerging threats early, and responding swiftly to outbreaks. To achieve these objectives, the strategy prioritizes integrated and resilient supply chains, strengthened by private sector logistics, pooled procurement, and data-driven inventory systems. At the heart of this vision is the Electronic Logistics Management Information System (eLMIS), which provides real-time visibility and coordination across health commodity flows. By delivering accurate, up-to-date data on stock levels, consumption patterns, and distribution, eLMIS enables informed decision-making and proactive supply chain management. Keeping eLMIS updated and fully functional is essential. Timely system updates allow decision-makers to act quickly to prevent stockouts or overstocking—especially during outbreaks or emergencies. Reliable data supports national health planning, donor reporting, and compliance with global health standards, while also enabling the rapid deployment of critical commodities during health crises. Moreover, eLMIS serves as an early warning mechanism, detecting unusual demand patterns or consumption spikes that may signal emerging health threats. This capability strengthens preparedness and response systems, ensuring that both the U.S. and partner countries can effectively manage endemic and emerging infectious diseases. The objective of this scope of work is to hire two (2) Computer Programmers who will support the Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines fortify and optimize the Electronic Logistics Management Information System (eLMIS) as a critical enabler of global health security under the America First Global Health Strategy in carrying out life-saving humanitarian assistance (LHA) service delivery in full alignment with the new Presidential Executive Order (EO) directives.. The programmers will conduct a comprehensive gap analysis, resolve technical issues, enhance the system performance, and ensure data integrity to maintain operational reliability in alignment with DOH technical standards. By strengthening eLMIS, the DOH will ensure real-time visibility and rapid decision-making for health commodity management, enabling timely deployment of diagnostics, vaccines, and treatments—essential for preventing epidemics, detecting emerging threats, and responding swiftly to public health emergencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent
At least two (2) years of experience as a software developer
Proficiency in Microsoft C#, ASP.NET / ASPX.Net
Experience with Vanilla JavaScript and/or AngularJS
Strong working knowledge of the .NET Framework
In-depth experience with MS SQL / MSSQL Database Management
Demonstrated experience in database optimization and performance tuning
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work with legacy systems
Attention to detail, particularly in data accuracy and validation
Effective communication and reporting skills
Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
Experience in project management

Responsibilities

Capacity building of the DOH staff responsible for the eLMIS
Strengthen system management and troubleshooting skills by training staff to manage system updates, configuration changes, and diagnose common system and data issues.
Build structured technical support capacity through development of troubleshooting competencies and clear escalation pathways for complex technical problems.
Enhance data use for decision-making by training staff to routinely integrate eLMIS data into meetings, reviews, and performance monitoring processes.
System Stabilization and Maintenance
Identify, troubleshoot, and fix all known bugs and system errors in eLMIS.
Address data correction issues, including discrepancies in reports, transaction errors, and data inconsistencies.
Implement approved change requests in compliance with project requirements.
System Enhancement and Optimization
Refactor legacy eLMIS modules to improve system performance and maintainability.
Optimize backend processes to support real-time data processing.
Enhance database queries, structures, and stored procedures to improve efficiency and system response time.
Development and Technical Support
Develop, enhance, and maintain system functionalities using Microsoft C#, ASP.NET / ASPX.Net, and JavaScript (Vanilla or AngularJS).
Manage and maintain MS SQL / MSSQL databases, including performance tuning.
Ensure compliance with established development standards and technical specifications.
Reporting and Coordination
Attend weekly online meetings or submit weekly progress reports to the DOH Central Office and the U.S. Department of States Regional Foreign Assistance Section (DOS-RFA) summarizing:
Project progress and focus areas
Issues encountered and proposed solutions
Prepare and submit Monthly Progress Reports detailing:
Activities undertaken and accomplishments
Issues resolved and challenges encountered
Code refactoring and backend optimization efforts
Data quality improvements and adoption interventions
Overall project status and next-month plans
Communications:
Close collaboration and regular meetings with the DOH the Supply Chain Management System, the DOH eLMIS Lead, the Supply Chain Governance Council and the technical working groups.
Close collaboration and cooperation with the DOS-RFA Senior Supply Chain Consultant.
Regular meetings or conference calls with U.S. Embassy Department of States’ Regional Foreign Assistance (DOS-RFA) Section, together with the implementing partners and other technical advisors working on supply chain.
The Computer Programmer should provide information and avail him/herself for calls/meetings with the U.S. Department of States as requested.
REPORTING:
The Computer Programmer will provide a detailed monthly report to the U.S. Department of State submitted by the 5th day of the following month. Additionally, the Advisor will submit a weekly progress report to U.S. Embassy/Department of State (and participate in weekly calls) to include a short paragraph about main successes for that week.