Who we are
D-tree International is a global digital health organization dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality primary healthcare in underserved areas. We do this by working with governments to design, build and deploy digital tools for frontline health workers that improve their ability to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. D-tree engages with governments to develop a shared vision for the potential of digital health, demonstrates the effectiveness of digital systems to improve health outcomes, and accompanies governments to scale these digital systems nationally and institutionalize them within their broader health systems.

For over 15 years, D-tree has worked in countries throughout sub-Saharan Africa with governments and NGO partners on a wide range of digital health programs focused on improving the quality of healthcare delivery. In Zambia and Malawi, we have worked to strengthen the quality of HIV service delivery using digital tools on USAID and PEPFAR-funded programs. In Tanzania, we are working with the MOH and local partners to develop a digitally enabled primary health care program to strengthen the quality of maternal, child and adolescent care. In Zanzibar, D-tree has worked hand-in-hand with the MOH to bring the government’s first national digital community health program to national scale, supporting every household in Zanzibar.

As our portfolio of digital health programs continues to grow, we have an opportunity to expand our engagement in Zambia to support HIV service delivery and prevention at the community level and build relationships with the national government to support the broader primary health system. This is an exciting opportunity to help expand D-tree’s work, establish a D-tree office in Zambia, and implement government-aligned digital health systems to improve access to quality healthcare in Zambia.

Who you are
We are seeking to recruit a Zambian to fill the role of Android Software Developer Intern. The intern will work with the programs team at D-tree, and our partner, to develop functionality for an Android based mobile phone application that is aimed at supporting HIV services for young people in Lusaka. The intern’s role will be to participate in design activities that will be conducted as part of requirements gathering, as well as implement the requirements that are discovered and test the mobile app’s functionality. If you are a young, dynamic, inspired and innovative individual with a background in ICT or software engineering we encourage you to apply for the role. The role will be based in Lusaka, Zambia.

Estimated period of performance: 5 months

Qualifications & Experience
The following attributes are a general overview, but we will consider individuals who do not meet all of the details below if they have the right skills and attitude.

Bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma in a relevant field (e.g. information technology, software engineering, computer science).
At least 1 year of experience in software development
Must be experienced using Android app development
Familiar with Object Oriented Programming concepts
Familiar with web development concepts
Should be motivated, detail oriented, team player and comfortable working in the field in semi urban and rural settings
Excellent written and spoken English, and able to communicate in Nyanja
Stipend
ZMW 2000 per month gross monthly stipend.

Application information
To apply for this role please fill in the google form here. Only applicants who respond to all questions and include their CV as well as a thoughtful, tailored cover letter will be considered. Please note that by applying to this position, you consent to your name being checked against a terrorist watch list prior to an internship offer. This position is open to Zambian nationals only.